I’ve made some boots! or kind of like, shoe-boots, really. Desert boots. Ok, I have to be honest; I’m so proud of these I think I might just explode with happiness!!! Finally, a pair of winter shoes in which I…
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the year of handmade, 1
So, since I’ve already been quietly getting on with it for the last month and it’s actually been successful so far! I think I can finally officially announce that I am doing this thing; my Year of Handmade. For a period of…
gathered pocket; a tutorial
This gathered pocket sits inside and at the side edge of a loose-fitting garment such as an unfitted dress or tunic top, and can be adapted to go in a loose, flowy skirt also. It is best suited to lightweight fabrics. Firstly, making the pattern…
black Oxford shoes, with pinking
I’ve made another pair of shoes. They’re a bit shonky, dodgy and clutsy, and clearly home-made, particularly those rough n’ ready heels, but y’know what? I LOVE THEM!!! Pattern; classic Oxford shoe style, drafted by myself; my tutorial for drafting your…
dark chocolate suedette
I’ve made a new little top. And I’m so happy with it in my outfit! far more than I thought I would be 🙂 Making the little top was almost a spur of the moment thing… see, I’m going out tonight and…
cherry red sneakers
Woa, crack out the sunnies! So, my second pair of sneakers. Bit bright, eh?! Pattern, drafted it myself. I’ve written a little tutorial on how I made my pattern, coming soon. Fabric; cherry red cotton corduroy, bias binding; a red small-print floral.…
Fabric shopping in Tokyo
Tokyo is absolutely brilliant for the fabric loving visitor… it even has its own fabric district!!!! how cool is that? very, that’s what. Nippori is the most well-known place in Tokyo to shop for fabric, but this is my third visit to the city so…
2015; a retrospective
The last day of the year! now for some riveting (haha) navel-gazing upon the creation and wearing of my clothing. Kicking off with my favourite outfit pictures from each month. January February March April May June July August September October November December SO: What have I…
