Finally Finished Frida-ing
This week Kathy S from Illinois visited London with her daughter in law and we were able to meet up for a visit to the V&A Frida Kahlo exhibition. It was a treat for me to go again. Following my … Continued
The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 6 – Accessories and styling
We have got our huipils finished, and our skirts (or trousers), and our hair is coiffed and we are sporting a head-dress. Do we need to do anymore? Not necessarily! There is always the danger of overdoing this look, and … Continued
SWAP 2018 The photographs
I am a day late with my blog this week, as I wanted to include the photographs of my Sewing with a Plan 2018 collection. We spent part of the bank holiday weekend with my Mum in Lancashire so I … Continued
SWAP #12 Appraising my progress and starting the jacket
I am planning to have my SWAP completed by the deadline this year, which is the end of the month. Which is possible, or deliverable as we say at work. Let’s have a look at progress so far. I have … Continued
SWAP #11 – Silk Evening Skirt
For Sewing with a Plan this year I only have two items left to make – the light grey skirt and jacket. As I am putting off the jacket as the most time-consuming item, I had to tackle the skirt. … Continued
SWAP #10 Painted silk sleeveless blouse
In terms of SWAP I think I am now on item 7! After this blouse I still have to make (by the grey silk skirt, grey jacket and westwood skirt. I will be adding a RTW or a previously made … Continued
2018 Sewing with a Plan
Most of you know all about Sewing with a Plan (SWAP). I have done this Artisans’ Square challenge four times now, although I only finished twice. I hadn’t planned to compete this year as I have too much on my … Continued
Holsten sweater by Ankestrick
Review in two sentences. Nice, interesting pattern. Terrible yarn from Love Knitting. This pattern has been reviewed by Sue Stoney recently. She is an expert knitter and her version is very nice indeed. Mine is quite successful despite having an … Continued
Me Made May 2017 (and summer plans)
I will be doing Me Made May 2017. Will you? This is a longstanding initiative by Zoe, or So Zo, to try to encourage sewists to wear the items we make, and to show (on Instagram or blogs) how the … Continued