So at long last my apple skirt is finished! And I mean properly finished – with a hook and eye and finished seams and everything. I am really pleased with it. And the learning journey has been fun too! Though … Continue reading
Tag Archives: dressmaking
small disappointments
Yesterday was a day of small disappointments. I love sewing class, but yesterday I didn’t seem to get much done. I spent most of the class unpicking. In fact, I could quite fittingly have stood on the table and belted out “You gotta … Continue reading
trim-triminy
I have to admit it, I’m a bit of a trim-aholic. So when I spotted a multi-coloured scraps-and-trims de-stash listing on Etsy recently, I just couldn’t resist. They’re only tiny bits, but perfect for pockets! The only problem is, there’s … Continue reading
pure gold
I had to pop into Hopkinson yesterday. Just near Nottingham railway station, Hopkinson is one of my favourite places in town. Needless to say, it is a vintage emporium, but what an emporium! Formerly H. Hopkinson Ltd, established around 1880, the building was … Continue reading
ric rac rocks!
I went to sewing class today. My plan to play it safe and rediscover some confidence in my dressmaking abilities was a good one. The pattern pieces I had drafted were correct, and my fruity skirt is, as you can … Continue reading
not quite enough
As you may know, vintage fabrics are my first love. But I do occasionally find my head turned by brand new pretty fabrics (especially cheap ones.) Which was exactly what happened when I was in Australia, on a trip to … Continue reading