2016: The Hits and Misses of the Year
Lots of bloggers are doing this – looking back at what they made in 2016 and describing what went well and what did not. I don’t know who first “hit” on this idea, so I am sorry if I “miss” … Continued
MANSWAP #3 – The Trouser Pattern
The trousers Thank you to (grumpy) Karen who suggested I tried Make My Pattern. I was sceptical, to be honest. I have nice vintage men’s trouser patterns – why would I want Aldrich blocks? Then I looked at the website … Continued
Designing for men – finding patterns for Gus
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Thank you for you feedback on the colour scheme I chose for Gus last week. This is what he said: “Great stuff. I like it and would wear all of it. The bomber jacket you’ve put there is the exact one … Continued
Desginer Stitch Lena Pants
Ann from Designer Stitch recently contacted me and offered me one of her patterns, free. Ann, from Australia, has some really nice summer dresses. However when she got in touch I was considering trouser styles for my casual wardrobe and … Continued
From cling film to pattern: making a bodice block directly from the body
Following our recent adventures with plastic food wrap I wanted to test the outcome. My fitting buddy Pia suggested I draw round the pattern, including the darts, and then make a fabric toile. She also advised a CF zip so … Continued
Thinking about the casual wardrobe Part 3
My friend Joyce made a great suggestion. Why don’t you make your weekend wear to suit your new house on the water front? Why not have this setting for your next collection? A wardrobe that suits the location and lifestyle … Continued
Buying fabric on the internet
I have two habits. First I invariably start a project with fabric, rather than a pattern. Second, I buy fabric in shops, markets and warehouses (rather than on the internet). These habits are because I am rather particular about fabric especially … Continued
Considering a 1960s evening pant suit
I have been thinking for ages about creating an 1960s evening pant suit. Ever since I saw the Italian Fashion exhibition at the V&A last summer. I want to look like Irene Galitzline. Who wouldn’t? I think this would be … Continued
Menswear Friday – Jeans – what not to wear
I have been meaning to write about Jeans for ages. They are such a great staple and nearly everyone wears them. But it is a difficult subject and, as I soon realised, quite a specialist subject. Rather than suggesting what … Continued
America’s First Lady – Michelle Obama
One of my absolute style icons is Jackie Kennedy. I wish I could dress exactly like her everyday. Since she left politics (1963) there has been something of a vacuum in terms of style at the very top in the … Continued
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