Isla Bartolome, Galapagos Islands I came across these shorts from the little independant pattern maker Pattern Runway a while ago…
101: Single Welt Pockets
I made a pair of shorts to take on holiday with me (check them out here!) – and they…
The Fabric District in Quito’s old city
La Basilica, Quito’s Old City Three things I have learnt during the last week and a bit in Ecuador:1. Ecuadorians…
07-2011-131: The Lace-but-not-as-you-know-it Dress
It’s lace, but not as we know it. And that’s why I love it! I fell hard for this geometric…
F2465: Caramel Slice Marfy
I had whole-heartedly intended this top to be a sorbetto. Not many days pass when I don’t see someone sporting…
Julia Bobbin’s Dress Challenge
By now it should be all over the sewing interwebs – Julia (of JuliaBobbin fame) is holding a Mad Men…
V8739 & V8543: The Vogue Suit
It’s so exciting to have this outfit finally finished and wearable! It’s been a long time in the making. I…
101: Draft your own sleeve heads
Sleeve heads are designed to support the sleeve cap in coats and jackets (preventing dimpling!) and these days you can…
07-2011-131: A Chanel Ecru Lace Dress To Be
Ecru Lace, via the Tessuti Shop How amazing is this lace? I may not be the biggest fan of the…
Pattern Review Jeans Comp – Runners Up!
Well low and behold – it would seem my Turquoise Terror Jeans have landed runner’s up in the Pattern Review…