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: Self Drafted
Couture Sewing School – Day 3, 4, 5 & 6: Basting, Fitting & Sewing
Day 3 and everyone is heads down and bums up thread tracing their pattern pieces. I’m definitely thinking I’m glad … More
The Trouser. The Sequel.
Thanks for your input on my last trouser post – it was really fascinating hearing everyone’s thoughts and opinions. I … More
Boldly going where we’ve gone before
It’s déjà vu in blue, dear readers. I’ve been loving my Tigerlily Mk II shorts so much, that it … More
Tigerlily Shorts
Summer has hit with a vengeance. I took these photos on Saturday morning – and I don’t think the temp dipped … More
SD1002: The Simplest Skirt a Seamstress could Sew
A gathered rectangular skirt with a grosgrain waist ribbon – about the simplest thing a seamstress could make for herself! … More
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