Remember these trousers below? well, they’ve had a little makeover! before… These are the tapered trousers from “she has a mannish style” a Japanese pattern book by Yuko Takada. Renamed “She Wears the Pants” for the English version of the book, in spite…
adding lining to a skirt; some tips
Plenty of skirt patterns do not come with separate pieces nor instructions for adding a lining to the skirt. And often you want a lining; particularly in a winter skirt that you wish to wear with tights. In a nutshell:…
I’m a cow
… a Friesian cow! And here I am, out standing in the field. Ha! whenever I hear about someone, some highly accomplished person gaining recognition for being outstanding in the field of whatever, I cannot help it but that old…
Hiking in Italy; a travel wardrobe
Time away: 21 days Where to: Italy; primarily Tuscany and the Amalfi coast, a few days in Copenhagen, one day in Singapore Season: early summer. Hot in Italy, in fact everyone commented on how unseasonably warm it was! with daily temps…
origami blouse
Hello! I’ve made a new blouse 🙂 Yes, it is currently winter here in Perth. I am braving the freezing depths of winter to take these photos. Haha, not really! Actually I am wearing my new blouse responsibly and…
me-made May 2015; an overview
So, this year I took part in Zoe‘s me-made May yet again. This is my eighth time joining in! Obviously it’s practically an institution now, and even though I’m pretty sure it’s not aimed towards people like me; who comfortably…
Orange is the new Black
We don’t even get that show on TV here, but I’ve heard the name bandied about and thought it remarkably apt for my newest creations! Now, is everyone else joining in the latest pretty underthingies making-fest? Haha, sorry, of course it…
pale pink Issey Miyake skirt
Why a pale pink skirt, I hear you cry? why not a pale pink skirt, is my reply. Poetry. Â Nailed it. Sorry. Â I’m in a silly mood and obviously having trouble thinking of intelligent-sounding stuff to write… Ok. Â So, at…
