Thai blanket jacket
Quite a while ago I read an article, I think in Sew Today, which started something about having bought some blanket fabric on a Thai market and turned it into … Continue reading
Simple Sew Sophie Skirts
I won’t be making this pattern again. After 2 re-makes, I have finished a Christmas present just in time for Mother’s Day. The remit was for a summer weight skirt … Continue reading
McCalls waterfall cardigan
I actually needed a waterfall cardigan, and indeed, had bought the fabric back from Thailand with me. I bought it on the Indian market in Bangkok. It cost about £1.60 … Continue reading
Boiled wool jacket
I decided that I needed a boxy jacket to wear with my Katherine Tilton dress – something that wouldn’t flatten the drape of the dress, but would be quite warm … Continue reading
My second Moneta
So I was walking around Leeds market, as I am occasionally inclined to do, when I spotted some great autumnal coloured, slightly sparkly jersey at £4 /m. So I bought … Continue reading
The Sunhat
This post is a little different to others, as I have documented step by step how I made the sunhat seen above. Its copied from one that I already owned, … Continue reading
Katherine Tilton dress
I like the work of both of the Tilton sisters and their designs feature quite regularly on my blog. Their work presents a bit of a challenge, but unique results … Continue reading
The Jodhpur Collection – Peacock top
This is why its called the Peacock top. The bird of the Indian nation, and to be found wandering round some of our hotel gardens. There are two … Continue reading
Mumbai sari top
It’s best to use a simple pattern when its the fabric that is the story of the garment. So here is my simplest top pattern, Butterick 5948, and the story … Continue reading
Merchant and Mills Shirt Tunics
More sewing for my forthcoming holiday. It all started with this piece of broderie anglais trimming, which you may have noticed, doesn’t feature in the finished garment! That’s the way that … Continue reading
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