Author Archives: syvyaw
The Emperor’s New Jacket
There it was, just dumped on the floor with everyone treading all over it. I thought ‘what a waste!’, so I asked if I could have it and the technician said yes. This rarely happens now, as the college reuses
The Emperor’s New Jacket
There it was, just dumped on the floor with everyone treading all over it. I thought ‘what a waste!’, so I asked if I could have it and the technician said yes. This rarely happens now, as the college reuses
The Selvedge Trick! AGAIN!
It took me quite a while to get my jeans pattern absolutely perfect (fitted round the bum but with a loose fit around the calves) but now I’ve got it how I like it, I can easily make a pair
The Selvedge Trick! AGAIN!
It took me quite a while to get my jeans pattern absolutely perfect (fitted round the bum but with a loose fit around the calves) but now I’ve got it how I like it, I can easily make a pair
Technicolour Kurta
I am sure that it’s the same with everyone but the end of the year and the couple of months after always seems to be the busiest time for me. If I’m not busy working, I am usually off somewhere for
Technicolour Kurta
I am sure that it’s the same with everyone but the end of the year and the couple of months after always seems to be the busiest time for me. If I’m not busy working, I am usually off somewhere for
Snappy Cardholders
Just like Scrooge McDuck, I went to check my stash the other day. Unfortunately it’s not money but rather my stash of fabrics and leather. I have a little corner in the attic where all the fabrics are neatly stored
Snappy Cardholders
Just like Scrooge McDuck, I went to check my stash the other day. Unfortunately it’s not money but rather my stash of fabrics and leather. I have a little corner in the attic where all the fabrics are neatly stored
Quilting for Christmas
It might be too early for Christmas, but as I’ll be away over the holidays I feel a sense of urgency to get all my presents ready before I go. I usually try to make the presents myself, so I
Quilting for Christmas
It might be too early for Christmas, but as I’ll be away over the holidays I feel a sense of urgency to get all my presents ready before I go. I usually try to make the presents myself, so I
The Handbag
When anyone clears out their fabric cupboard, I am more than happy to be on the receiving end. This happened recently, when I received some pieces of leather that had to be used up or thrown out. I’d always thought
The Handbag
When anyone clears out their fabric cupboard, I am more than happy to be on the receiving end. This happened recently, when I received some pieces of leather that had to be used up or thrown out. I’d always thought
Getting Shirty
Strange as it may seem, there was a time when I didn’t have enough shirts. I’d been so busy making everything other than shirts, my wardrobe looked a bit unbalanced. My original shirt pattern was drafted years ago and, as
Getting Shirty
Strange as it may seem, there was a time when I didn’t have enough shirts. I’d been so busy making everything other than shirts, my wardrobe looked a bit unbalanced. My original shirt pattern was drafted years ago and, as
Playing with a Tote
What happens when you deconstruct a tote bag? It does sound quite silly, doesn’t it? After all, who would want to deconstruct a tote bag when the outcome is essentially just a rectangle? Well, I did but it was all for
Playing with a Tote
What happens when you deconstruct a tote bag? It does sound quite silly, doesn’t it? After all, who would want to deconstruct a tote bag when the outcome is essentially just a rectangle? Well, I did but it was all for
Sewing Class
I never had any lessons when it comes to sewing. I played around with my mom’s foot operated sewing machine when I was young. I never really made anything but just stitched pieces of fabric together. Unbeknown to me, I had
Sewing Class
I never had any lessons when it comes to sewing. I played around with my mom’s foot operated sewing machine when I was young. I never really made anything but just stitched pieces of fabric together. Unbeknown to me, I had
A Burst of Colour and Frills
A while back when I was showing some students how to draft a trousers pattern, I asked one of the tutor if she wanted to volunteer to be a test subject. She agreed and the outcome was a very useful lesson
A Burst of Colour and Frills
A while back when I was showing some students how to draft a trousers pattern, I asked one of the tutor if she wanted to volunteer to be a test subject. She agreed and the outcome was a very useful lesson
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