The Meringue via Colette Patterns Lucky me was the ever-so pleased recipient of the Colette Sewing Handbook at Christmas! Thanks … More
Month: January 2012
SD1001: Pattern Review Jeans Competition
Like most people, I wear my favourite jeans until the last possible moment. When the pair you see chopped up … More
101: Invisible zips with facings or linings
Following on from my previous post (101: Installing an invisible zip), we still need to finish off the seam at … More
101: Installing an invisible zip
Invisible zips are a fabulous invention! I always buy zips a good 5 or 10cm longer than the pattern calls … More
C1017: Colette’s Peony Pattern
After summer played hide and seek all through December, it finally appeared with a vengeance over the new year weekend. … More
V8739: Suit Co-ordinates Wardrobe
Next up off the tailoring rank – Vogue 8739, A wardrobe collection with a jacket, dress, pants and skirt. I’ve … More
Handpicked by Burdastyle
I was tickled pink when I came home from my Christmas and New Years trip yesterday to have been informed … More
B8155: Christmas Cheer in Royal Blue
Welcome 2012! I’m stoked to be starting off the new year with a new creation, this should be a good … More