I’m beyond thrilled with the outcome from my second Couture Sewing School class. I’ve grappled with pants a few times since … More
Category: Colette
C1020: The Phoenix Lily
Rising from the ashes of one failed dress attempt… is another. And as McCalls 4993 was such a fabric hog, … More
C1017: Get Your Frock On
October is also known in these parts as Frocktober! I’m not quite able to fully join in the mantra of … More
C1019: Crimson and Clover (minus the Crimson)
Do you pick your fabric and then let it inspire what pattern it should go with? Or do you choose … More
Colette Sewalong: The Pavlova Revealed!
The modified (beyond recognition) Meringue – the ‘Pavlova’ – is revealed! Linen really is such a beautiful fabric to work … More
Pavlova on the cutting mat, and in the Oven…
Construction of the Pavlova is well under way. After nearly suffering an apoplexy over trying to get the lace to … More
Colette Sewalong: Perfecting Scallops for the Meringue
This post just wouldn’t be complete without a dodgy toile/muslin photo! So here is my completed Meringue toile, right on time … More
C1017: The Green Peon(y)
Finito! The Peony dress made it’s appropriately flowery debut on a day trip out to indulge one of my favourite … More
C1017: Calculating fabric requirements for pleats
Fittingly, I’ve taken a tip from Sarai Mitnik’s book (The Colette Sewing Handbook) and used her ‘hidden pleat’ detail from … More
The Colette Sewing Handbook Sewalong!
The Meringue via Colette Patterns Lucky me was the ever-so pleased recipient of the Colette Sewing Handbook at Christmas! Thanks … More