Category Archives: Menswear
White shirts
I was reading an article the other day regarding ‘The death of the white shirt’. The article explains how vibrantly printed shirts are become a staple in men’s wardrobe and attitudes are changing in terms of men being more accepting
White shirts
I was reading an article the other day regarding ‘The death of the white shirt’. The article explains how vibrantly printed shirts are become a staple in men’s wardrobe and attitudes are changing in terms of men being more accepting
Seeing Spots
My boss (who happens to be my pattern cutting lecturer) recently went to Japan for business trip. When he returned, he told me stories of the amazing things you can find in the flea market especially old Kimono fabrics. That’s
Seeing Spots
My boss (who happens to be my pattern cutting lecturer) recently went to Japan for business trip. When he returned, he told me stories of the amazing things you can find in the flea market especially old Kimono fabrics. That’s
Devore T-Shirt
So ‘Devore’ popped into my mind and before I knew it, I was on the internet looking at Devore velvet fabric. I thought it would be cool to have a Devore T-shirt. Don’t ask me why but sometime I get
Devore T-Shirt
So ‘Devore’ popped into my mind and before I knew it, I was on the internet looking at Devore velvet fabric. I thought it would be cool to have a Devore T-shirt. Don’t ask me why but sometime I get
Summer Shirts
April has been kind of crazy lately. First there was the blizzard and recently the ‘heat-wave’. In terms of my wardrobe, it has been a mixture of heavy and lightweight garments all intermingled together. However, I do sense calmness in
Summer Shirts
April has been kind of crazy lately. First there was the blizzard and recently the ‘heat-wave’. In terms of my wardrobe, it has been a mixture of heavy and lightweight garments all intermingled together. However, I do sense calmness in
Winter Long Coat
I have been wearing the trench coat I recently made (here) for a while and, although it’s fine for Autumn, it isn’t warm enough for Winter. I usually wear my WW2 military greatcoat (a charity shop find) for winter but,
Winter Long Coat
I have been wearing the trench coat I recently made (here) for a while and, although it’s fine for Autumn, it isn’t warm enough for Winter. I usually wear my WW2 military greatcoat (a charity shop find) for winter but,
Tiger In Love!
It is absolutely amazing what you can buy online these days. I say this because I found this amazing embroidery patch of a tiger and it looked so beautiful. The best part was the price, although I did have to
Tiger In Love!
It is absolutely amazing what you can buy online these days. I say this because I found this amazing embroidery patch of a tiger and it looked so beautiful. The best part was the price, although I did have to
The Importance of a Toile
I have been on a hiatus lately. Both on my blog and pattern cutting, with the main reason being my wardrobe space. I noticed it was burgeoning with so many clothes (and, I’m proud to say, mostly ones I have
The Importance of a Toile
I have been on a hiatus lately. Both on my blog and pattern cutting, with the main reason being my wardrobe space. I noticed it was burgeoning with so many clothes (and, I’m proud to say, mostly ones I have
Quick Kurta
Summer is finally here. There are strawberries in every grocer and Pimms seems to be flying off the shelves. It seems only sensible to wear something that fits summer, but what can you wear that looks good and cools at
Quick Kurta
Summer is finally here. There are strawberries in every grocer and Pimms seems to be flying off the shelves. It seems only sensible to wear something that fits summer, but what can you wear that looks good and cools at
Silk Dressing Gown
The weather can’t seem to make it its mind up at the moment, hovering between hot and cold. It seems that no matter what I wear, it’s always wrong. This also extends to being at home. Cold weather beckons my
Silk Dressing Gown
The weather can’t seem to make it its mind up at the moment, hovering between hot and cold. It seems that no matter what I wear, it’s always wrong. This also extends to being at home. Cold weather beckons my
I Heart You!
Printing on fabric has always been an interest of mine, as you can create amazing surface patterns using various techniques. However, I’d always assumed you needed specialist equipment and a special area to create all these amazing prints but was
I Heart You!
Printing on fabric has always been an interest of mine, as you can create amazing surface patterns using various techniques. However, I’d always assumed you needed specialist equipment and a special area to create all these amazing prints but was