Me Made May?
I am not a Me Made May type of person. I wear hand-made clothes most days but it’s not something I need to advertise on Instagram. Friends know I make clothes and sometimes take an interest but I don’t, as … Continued
Behind the scenes with the SWAP photographer
Recently I posted 12 very nice photographs of my SWAP collection (thank you for your kind remarks). I mentioned that my son Gus took the pictures. Here is what actually happened. Gus arranged to come round at 11am. At about … 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
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.24 – the silk dress.
“The silk dress” This sounds like an over-acted radio murder play. The twist of course is that there is not one, but two silk dresses. The pattern was identical in every way – Vogue 1650 Nina Ricci’s elegant three piece suit … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.22
My green camisole dress is finished. It epitomises spring – especially when worn with a large bunch of daffodils. And a pineapple! I wore this dress for my birthday, with a piece of yellow vintage silk velvet ribbon around my … Continued
Nina Ricci Camisole skirt version two
I mentioned that I wanted to do another version of this dress. And, having experimented with the discharge paste I couldn’t wait for the weekend! This time I have decided to make the skirt with green wool, and to use … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.21
Making another Pencil skirt – for the Roland Mouret Squiggle suit To match my Roland Mouret Kimono jacket I wanted to make a plain skirt that would co-ordinate with it, but might also work with my Fuchsia and navy jackets. … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.20 – Completing the Vogue 1650 Nina Ricci suit
I have finally finished the Nina Ricci suit; a marathon sewing experience. Not for me the Great British Sewing Bee – complete a garment in a morning – experience. These items took hours and hours. Whole outfit – including the … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.19
Let’s review my Sewing with a Plan. When this jacket is finished I will have the following completed garments towards my wardrobe of 11. Pink jacket Pink skirt Grey beetle top Grey jacket Grey skirt Green overblouse Turquoise silk shirt … Continued