A skirt to match the halter neck
I made a nice halter neck top, using an old 1992 magazine pattern. I thought it was a really fun look and enjoyed wearing it to the Globe, open air theatre. I had around 65cms left and wondered if I … Continued
Better luck with another Lace Skirt
My first lace skirt came to a very sorry end. I caught the skirt on a drawer handle. The Dinosaurs are extinct. However I got the lace bug and decided to have another go. Pattern The previous copy of a RTW … Continued
Guest blog: Rachel Hearn’s new colour palette, and working wardrobe
In July I went shopping with Rachel in Hackney. As you can see she was wearing a black and white ensemble. She is an architect, so something graphic is de rigeur. But while shopping I observed that she might suit … Continued
The darned Dino lace skirt is finished (but..)
Well that was a bit of a challenge! I can’t say I have ever made a lace skirt before, but (now I know what I know) I will definitely try again. This one is not very well made. It is … Continued
Lace skirt (adapting from RTW)
I like lace, but I don’t have much experience with it. The only lace item I have ever made was in about 1984 when i attended a dressmaking class in Moss Side Manchester. I think I used a Vogue pattern … Continued
A question from a reader
I love questions from my readers! I like to problem solve. Let’s be honest I love problems. Sorting things out makes me tick. Joyce asked how to ease in a sleeve, so I wrote to her directly. Karine asked for … Continued
The story of my SWAP
Introduction to the SWAP rules I have just completed my Sewing with a Plan adventure. Eleven garments that work together. Here is the specification again (paraphrased) from Artisans’ Square, the site which generously hosts the competition. All the tops should work … Continued
Nina Ricci Vogue Paris Original 1650 – Part Two
Does anyone apart from me, Lyn and Helen remember these? A polyester “permanently pleated” kilt, attached to a nylon jersey vest – suitable attire for little girls’ Sunday best. Often worn with an Acrylic Arran jumper over the top. Oh … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.16
Now I have a nice Fuchsia jacket, using Simplicity 7305, I needed to use the remaining fabric for a skirt to match. Although there is one in the pattern it is just a A line skirt block pattern and not quite … Continued
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.15
It’s Valentine’s Day. Are you going out for dinner, or cooking up something nice at home? I bought one of the M&S Valentine’s dinners (four course meal for two, plus pink Cava for £20) and shared it with Esme. Two … Continued
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