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…
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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…
Christmas mignardises
So, every year I make something small to give to close friends and family for Christmas, sometimes a Christmas ornament, sometimes a sweet treat to eat. This year, I decided on eatables; mini Christmas-pudding mignardises. Cute, non? The idea and the details are…
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