Hello! I’m wearing a new blouse. It is the Tao, by Tamanegi-Kobo. I’ve seen lots of lovely Tamanegi-Kobo designs made by Yoshimi, and then during me-made May saw even more worn by Japanese ladies, including the adorable and very talented designer…
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Double welt pocket with looped button closure
I wrote this tute just before Christmas then completely forgot about it …! anyhow This is a pocket often used as the back pocket on mens’ trousers although of course you can add one to whatever garment you wish… in this case I have used for the breast…
Tear drops top
White tops, and particularly if lace or broderie anglaise or any wildly impractical snowy stitch-festival are part of the equation, have always been a weakness of mine. Not just during summer but any season. One of my earliest pins as a freshly…
Alabama Chanin skirt and tank
Hello! So! after hours (and hours… and hours…) of aeroplane and in-front-of-the-TV stitching, I have finished my first AC project(s). This is the mid-length skirt and the fitted tank top, both from the book, Alabama Studio Sewing + Design, by Natalie…
2013, a retrospective
Separate from my rather nerdy previous post, on the last day of the year I like to reflect on my favourite posts, one from each month… January February March April May June July August September October November December A sewing…
The Year of Handmade; a summary
So for this past year I chose to forego all RTW clothing and only allow myself to wear things that I had made myself. All my clothing, including underwear, bathers and raincoat, hosiery and socks; everything had to be sewn…
Three pin-striped shirts
My Christmas present to my boys this year is a tailored shirt for each one; in pin-striped linen with contrasting white collar, cuffs, and buttonbands, and a double welted breast pocket with looped button closure. Three shirts in addition to…
Cassie in burnt orange
I made a little tank dress with a matching top for Cassie… I’m hoping these will be very useful and versatile items in both her working and her weekend wardrobe. The two pieces can be worn together as a smart/casual…
