We’re having a real indian summer in Perth so this morning I took Sienna to Dog Beach and it was. Just. Heaven. There was only a handful of people on the beach, being a weekday. So normally I don’t like…
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Anatomy of a ball dress, pt 5
Have I made any progress on this ballgown? Yes heaps, although to the casual observer it wouldn’t seem like much. First, the draping of the fashion fabric across the corset bodice. This took me a loooooooong time to get a…
Grey and mustard
I attended a very pleasant birthday morning tea for a friend this morning, so dashed very quickly into the park to take this morning’s photo: this top is my own design, refashioned from my old pair of pants, first posted…
“Colonel Mustard” shirt
I made this shirt last summer as part of my autumn sewing plan to brighten up my wardrobe and add a bit more colour. The fabric isn’t very nice; it’s a sort of polycotton, the same as my turquoise skirt.…
Anzac Day
Today is Anzac Day, the day we commemorate soldiers fallen for our country. The acronym ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corp, and originates from the days of the first World War when Australia and New Zealand were…
Anatomy of a ball dress, pt 4
Husband sadly working all this long weekend so I’m planning to get a lot done on my ball-gown. Following is today’s effort… Cut out the skirt pieces, sewed side seams, inserted the zip into the centre back. This sounds simple,…
Mauve and apricot
It’s wonderful when you go to the wardrobe and discover a dress that you had almost forgotten you had. And this is a new dress, it’s not that long since I made it, shame on me. Must be getting forgetful,…
Anatomy of a ball dress, pt 3
OK. This may not look like a lot of progress has been made, but it’s taken time nonetheless. Firstly, the shot silk taffeta petticoat has been hemmed, by hand… And the lining of the petticoat has been hemmed, by machine……
