To sew a new item of clothing each month
A while ago I looked at all of my trousers that I had made and considered which ones I liked the best (see Trouser Fitting post here). None of them fit me perfectly but I found that the Strides were one of the better ones. The only issue with them was that the waistband was … Continue reading Strides #2
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 