The other week I showed how to draft a pattern for an A line skirt. It's here if you missed it! Although A line skirts are just fine as they are, I had plans for adapting an A line skirt pattern to make it a little bit different. My plan was to remove a section of the skirt from the side, and replace it with a pleated section in a contrasting fabric. I've finally finished it and here it is! It was quite windy when we took the ... Read the Post...
Textile Self Portraits
The Knitting and Stitching Show is usually held in various locations around the UK. Obviously it's not happening this year. But as we've found over the last few months, we are fortunate enough to live in an age where we can do things and get together without even having to leave the house! Instead of hosting a large show in a location that might not be easy to get to anyway depending in where you live, plus the usual stress of parking, ... Read the Post...
Pattern Drafting: How To Draft an A Line Skirt
This post contains affiliate links. One of the things I love to do is make my own clothes, especially making them from my own designs. There is nothing like trotting off out in an outfit that I've made myself. I like knowing that nobody else will be wearing the same as me, and I don't care if people think I'm mad/ too old to be wearing a pink tutu with pink tights and pink shoes, or if I've escaped from a 50s themed tea party. We're ... Read the Post...
Things To Make And Do In The Autumn
If you've been here before, you'll probably know that I love autumn. I actually have a hard time choosing between the seasons! Lots of people like the summer best. It's nice not having to wear a coat and people's gardens smell nice and you can go to the seaside, but there's a lot to be said for coming home as it's getting dark, putting the lamps on and lighting the fire. Here in England, warm sunny weather often persists into September. ... Read the Post...
