Even though we are technically well into autumn, with a forecast of 32C today it’s still feeling a lot like summer. Not counting last week’s storm, that is. The past week has been absolutely glorious. So everyone is still dressing…
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Wardrobe Refashion, project 6
This refashion was actually excessively easy and barely worth a tutorial of “during” pictures, but here it is… I started out with these drawstring waist, three quarter pants. They are shapeless and unattractive and only suitable for pyjamas… but the…
Making boring black satin “snake-worthy”
So I’m working on this python print satin outfit, inspired by this gorgeousness of Prada. (At right, Prada, Spring/Summer 09) I’ve finished the top. And I really want some kind of black detailing on the skirt to offset the python…
An edging finish using the fabric selvedge; a tute
So I set to work on making an outfit from my python print satin. I want to make a skirt and a top this time, rather than a dress, so I can wear the top with other pants and jeans during…
Light summer cardigan: a tute
When the summers are long and hot like they are here, and your daily activities include getting out and about in the sun a lot you need lots of light cool clothing that still provides protection from the sun. I…
Chanel style belt
From Chanel, Spring/Summer 2010 RTW How cool are these gold chain belts by Chanel this season? Often a designer piece inspires me to have a go at reproducing the “look” myself. It’s not that I’m setting out to reproduce a…
Heather purple dress, part 3
So, now for the final installment of the making of this dress. At this point it’s just a bit of finishing off to go; sewing the lining to the zip tape, and doing the hem. It doesn’t sound like much,…
Heather purple dress, part 2
I last left off this exciting saga (ha ha) with the front and back sewn to their facing/linings at the armhole edges and neckline, and the seam allowances clipped and graded. I then turned the front and back pieces right…
