A dress for the calm spring days ahead, for making endless cups of tea and feeling rather cool yet ladylike as I literally watch the grass grow.… Read more “Forsythe Dress”
Category: Sewing Patterns
In the Folds Wide Leg Pants
It has recently come to my attention that Peppermint magazine has an excellent and most importantly free sewing pattern library created by the ever stylish In the… Read more “In the Folds Wide Leg Pants”
oh Darling!
Darling, daaaahhhhling, darl, sweetie darling, sweetie darling…I’ve missed you! But I’ve just discovered how much I love Megan Nielsen’s Darling dress range so I’ve been otherwise occupied…mainly… Read more “oh Darling!”
One whole year of sewing not shopping.
One whole year. I sewed it all for one whole year. This time last year I was feeling quite anxious. What if it all went wrong at… Read more “One whole year of sewing not shopping.”
The Sureau Triology
Deer and Doe are wonderous creators of strangely addictive patterns which I want to make again and again and again. So I did. Meet the Deer and… Read more “The Sureau Triology”
Autumn leaves
Autumn is here. Sound the alarm, it’s time to start dressing like an autumn leaf. So in the spirit of creating my handmade wardrobe I started to… Read more “Autumn leaves”
Oh Melilot!
In the 15 years since I left school, shirts haven’t been particularly high in my fashion agenda. I have flashbacks to my uniquely hideous school uniform, and… Read more “Oh Melilot!”
Moss Mini
So I jumped on the Grainline Studio Moss wagon. I have seen so many lovely versions, so I’m totally late to this sewing party. However, I felt… Read more “Moss Mini”
French Edit.
Bienvenue! This week I have been mainly making en Francais… I decided to start trying to make whole outfits and start to think ‘holistically’ about the kind… Read more “French Edit.”
Morris Blazer
A tale of smart vs casual. It may surprise you to discover that I have a day job, and that I occasionally have to look presentable for… Read more “Morris Blazer”
MADAME TIFAINE 