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
White seersucker tunic
This is probably the biggest pattern hack that I have carried out since coming back to sewing. It all started with New Look 6340, free with Sew Issue 80, and … Continue reading
Wide legged trousers
Summer sewing for me has started again with a pair of wide legged trousers. The idea was inspired by Sew Issue 79 where they featured in May Martin’s pattern … Continue reading
Black jersey cardie
I have returned to Butterick 6258, Lifestyle Wardrobe, as I said I would here. The pattern is for a long cardigan, which although it would have been stylish, warm and … Continue reading
Ancient creatures
Meet Earl Fitzwilliam! He’s probably about 35 years old and lives in Leeds. Originally he lived in Sheffield, on top of a cupboard at Sheffield City College, so that he … Continue reading
Liberty jersey ‘dress’
This is Butterick Life style wardrobe B6258. It’s not a dress; it’s a top and skirt as I thought they would be more versatile, but most of the time I … Continue reading
Simple Sew Jersey Top
You know how it is when you go into a fabric shop for one thing, and come out with not only what you went in to buy, but other fabric … Continue reading
Linen Ultimate Trousers
Are THE Ultimate Trousers, by Sew Over It, also MY Ultimate Trousers? Here’s a couple of rare pictures of me wearing my trousers. I happened to have almost … Continue reading
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