To sew a new item of clothing each month
Summer is here! I have wanted to make the Charlie caftan for ages, it's a floaty, comfy summery dress. I like the gathers in the front, I think they're really flattering to the body and I've always loved the caftan style. Here's how it went... 1 The fabric For the fabric I decided to use … Continue reading Charlie caftan
Before you judge me for creating this, I want to clarify that this was an experiment and it is a work in progress! One of my long term goals is to make a well fitted shirt, and I recently bought David Page Coffin's "Sewing Shirts with a Perfect Fit" book. It's a great read, and … Continue reading Self-drafted blouse
I have heard so much about the infamous Ogden Cami. Loved by sewists everywhere. Heralded as the 'easy sew', 'flattering to all body shapes', 'a me-made wardrobe staple' - how could I resist?! Well I am happy with my Ogden Cami, but it was not easy! Here is my Ogden Story. The fabric: For my … Continue reading Ogden Cami
The sewing resolution 