Purple Haze
>I’ve made a couple of very simple dresses recently. This one was actually made with some cheap fabric that I had lying around as a practice for a pattern I downloaded. I had originally planned to make this from a nice soft lightweight wool, but wanted to check the pattern first. Funnily enough I ended … Read more
Quick Update
>It’s been a while since I’ve posted, work has been hectic, & I’ve been trying to squeeze in some more ski trips before the season ends & after this week it looks like it might last a little longer! I’ve been going to pattern making classes each week & I’m halfway through the course. It’s … Read more
Blossoms
>One of my favourite days of the year often occurs August. On this day, the sky is bright blue, the air is crisp & cool, the sun is out & I first notice that all the cherry blossom trees that line the streets around my house have burst into full bloom overnight. This day always … Read more
Уohji Yamamoto Jacket
>This is jacket is fast cementing itself in my wardrobe as one of my favourites. The pattern was a free download from Show Studio. It took quite a while to stick all the pieces of paper I had to print out together, but once done it didn’t take too long to sew – there was … Read more
Pattern Making
>I’ve decided to take a bit of a plunge and enrol in a pattern making course, (eek)! It’s made up of six sessions over six weeks, starting next week. I’m extremely excited, but equally nervous. I’m hoping I’ll learn a lot & will be able to start altering/creating some patterns. We’ll see how it goes…
А Night at the Movies
>Sorry I haven’t posted much recently, I’ve been indulging my 2nd love (skiing) in New Zealand, so posting hasn’t really been at the front of my mind… In case you’re wondering, the skiing was fantastic, epic even. Here’s a couple of photos I took from my new favourite NZ mountain, Treble Cone. Whilst in NZ … Read more
