Today’s effort is the result of a little wardrobe surgery. A few years ago we went to a dress-up evening and our whole table went as 50’s style swing dancers. All the guys wore jeans, white T-shirts and leather jackets,…
Tag: Butterick 4985
What to do when the “whites” wash turns out pink
I used my old favourite Butterick 4985 to make this top out of pink embroidered “bobbly” cotton, with the sleeves snitched from a different dress pattern Burda 7897. I narrowed the torso region as always, and constructed a loop closure…
Denim with a white top
I read somewhere that denim jeans and a white top is a fashion look that is worn more commonly by the general population than any other look. If this is true, then today I am merely conforming to the norm.…
How to wear menswear inspired pants
Wednesday, 21st October 2009 Just a quiet day at home, so dressed accordingly. Both pieces I’ve worn already recently, breaking my rule. But I’m wearing the pants again today since they won’t be really dirty from yesterday, although they will…
Morticia? Is that you?
Friday, 16th October 2009 This is one of my more recent creations, made in the last few months. I was inspired by Prada’s Autumn/Winter 2008 collection of black lace “suits” (see below). Yes, I realise its taken me quite a…
Day 2 of new blog
Sunday 11th October 2009 I know, I’ll get more creative with titles as time goes on, I’m sure. Today will be a quiet Sunday, what with hubby working, oldest at Uni, middle studying for exams and youngest on camp. So…
