Category Archives: Pattern making

Sibling’s Day Out!

It was a lovely yesterday. It was bitterly cold but the sun was out and it was a great day for a stroll around the shops in London. What made everything even better was my sister’s visit to London and

Sibling’s Day Out!

It was a lovely yesterday. It was bitterly cold but the sun was out and it was a great day for a stroll around the shops in London. What made everything even better was my sister’s visit to London and

Keeping Warm!

With my sister’s birthday round the corner, I have been racking my brain in what to get her. Usually, the distance between us would mean that she would often get a birthday card from me but as she is coming

Keeping Warm!

With my sister’s birthday round the corner, I have been racking my brain in what to get her. Usually, the distance between us would mean that she would often get a birthday card from me but as she is coming

It’s All Gone BLACK!

Winter is finally here and as the longer night sweeps in, everything seems to have gone black. Maybe that’s what happened to my fabric choices as well as all the colour seemed to have dissipated. There may be a point

It’s All Gone BLACK!

Winter is finally here and as the longer night sweeps in, everything seems to have gone black. Maybe that’s what happened to my fabric choices as well as all the colour seemed to have dissipated. There may be a point

What’s Going On, Weather?

Let me rephrase my previous blog, IT’S WET OUTSIDE! The weather was turning cool nicely with the last of the summer rays still in sight but suddenly that all disappeared. For the past week, I have been fighting to hold

What’s Going On, Weather?

Let me rephrase my previous blog, IT’S WET OUTSIDE! The weather was turning cool nicely with the last of the summer rays still in sight but suddenly that all disappeared. For the past week, I have been fighting to hold

It’s Cold OUTSIDE!

Did you feel the sudden chill in the air? It has been such a weird Autumn! Just a few days ago, we were enjoying an Indian summer but in just a few short days, the weather suddenly went cold. I guess this

It’s Cold OUTSIDE!

Did you feel the sudden chill in the air? It has been such a weird Autumn! Just a few days ago, we were enjoying an Indian summer but in just a few short days, the weather suddenly went cold. I guess this

Drape Coat

As projects goes, this is the longest project I have ever undertaken. This is not because the design or pattern was complicated nor does it require an army of skilled technicians to sew it but simply, I was undecided on

Drape Coat

As projects goes, this is the longest project I have ever undertaken. This is not because the design or pattern was complicated nor does it require an army of skilled technicians to sew it but simply, I was undecided on

Mix Mesh!

I like nothing better than a beautiful piece of remnant! It all started when my friend, Maureen, was cutting out her dress on this amazing polka dot fabric and I just kept looking and commenting how gorgeous it was. Moments later,

Mix Mesh!

I like nothing better than a beautiful piece of remnant! It all started when my friend, Maureen, was cutting out her dress on this amazing polka dot fabric and I just kept looking and commenting how gorgeous it was. Moments later,

Quick and Simple

I am expecting a visit from my mom and sis soon and my sis has been going on a while now about owning more ‘Stephen Yong’ made clothes and I’ve side stepped the conversation so well I might as well

Quick and Simple

I am expecting a visit from my mom and sis soon and my sis has been going on a while now about owning more ‘Stephen Yong’ made clothes and I’ve side stepped the conversation so well I might as well

Clear Your Lockers!

Everyone at college was warned before hand that if the lockers are not cleared by the end of the month, the college will empty the lockers and throw out their possessions. When the time came, there were a lot of

Clear Your Lockers!

Everyone at college was warned before hand that if the lockers are not cleared by the end of the month, the college will empty the lockers and throw out their possessions. When the time came, there were a lot of

The Wonderful Natalie Gibson!

To me, Natalie Gibson is like print royalty. Every print she has created tells a tale and most of it is immersed in rich British history from her prints being worn by Twiggy to being featured with Jimi Hendrix. She is such

The Wonderful Natalie Gibson!

To me, Natalie Gibson is like print royalty. Every print she has created tells a tale and most of it is immersed in rich British history from her prints being worn by Twiggy to being featured with Jimi Hendrix. She is such