Confessions of a Cushion Cheat
This whole post is a cheat. Firstly my blog site was blocked yesterday, so I couldn’t post or even open the site. Secondly this post was written in January and I felt it was a bit lightweight at the time. … Continued
SWAP #2 Yellow Rocquaine sweater
I have started on my 11 piece “Sewing with a Plan” wardrobe. Last week I made a grey pencil skirt, that needs some alterations. Many thanks for giving me the confidence to have a raw edge at the hem. I … Continued
Happy Christmas Everyone!
Speaking of Christmas Jumpers, can I thank the Demented Fairy for sending me this ace knitting pattern? And here are some knitting jokes The jumper I got for Xmas kept picking up static electricity so I took it back to … Continued
“RTW June” – how did it go?
After a long month of “Me Made” in May I wanted to reassert my style choices. So this month I have mainly worn ready to wear options that I feel are more stylish and contemporary than my old home-made suits and … Continued
Draping on the stand 0.16 – the cowl
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Cowl tops are elegant and interesting. The bias is draped across the neckline giving a soft look to frame the face. I wanted to learn how to drape one. The cowl neck had its heyday In the 1930s, Often made … Continued
Draping on the Stand 0.13 – term 3 Tops
I have already done two terms of draping – firstly dresses and secondly skirts. In the first term I only made the one item – the marvellous circle dress. But skirts were a bit easier, and I already knew the basics … Continued
The Fabric of India at the Victoria and Albert Museum
If you like fabric – woven, embroidered, block printed, dyed; silk, cotton, wool; ancient, Victorian or modern; made into clothes, shawls, wall hangings, carpets or tents; if you love colour and India – this is a marvellous exhibition which I … Continued
Draping on the Stand 0.8 – the deconstructed four gore skirt
I showed you some inspiration pictures for a draped skirt and I enjoyed your feedback – thank you. I went to my evening class wearing the skirt I had made up from last week’s pattern. The inside picture is a … Continued
Lining the Burda collarless coat
The Zara coat we copied is not fully lined. It has Hong Kong (bound) seam edges, and lining across the front. The Burda pattern we used has interfacing and lining. I looked around for some inexpensive yellow silk. “Yellow. Silk!!?” (“Brown lace“??) You … Continued
Finishing the yellow Burda coat (Made Up, part two)
On Wednesday I covered the construction of a collarless, open coat (what could be easier?) for my daughter Esme. The post drew lots of positive comments – thank you! It is interesting how yellow seems to be a colour that … Continued