Category Archives: Pattern making
Winter Jacket
Apologies for my absence recently. I was in the process of making this winter jacket for Christmas when I found out the awful news that my dad had passed away. My whole world went down into a spiral and I
Winter Jacket
Apologies for my absence recently. I was in the process of making this winter jacket for Christmas when I found out the awful news that my dad had passed away. My whole world went down into a spiral and I
Bias/Diagonal Cutting
The V&A museum recently organised a talk about Madame Vionnet, and my tutor, Patrick, was invited to chat about her amazing bias cutting technique as well as an interpretation of our own bias/diagonal cutting technique. As part of the talk,
Bias/Diagonal Cutting
The V&A museum recently organised a talk about Madame Vionnet, and my tutor, Patrick, was invited to chat about her amazing bias cutting technique as well as an interpretation of our own bias/diagonal cutting technique. As part of the talk,
The Twins
Born from the same roll of fabric, made into different styles! This almost sounds like a plot for a movie but fear not, there is no trailer to bore you. Some of you may know the current trend where designers
The Twins
Born from the same roll of fabric, made into different styles! This almost sounds like a plot for a movie but fear not, there is no trailer to bore you. Some of you may know the current trend where designers
Black and White
It was my good friend’s birthday the other week and it has been a long time since I made anything for him. I would love to have him wear something new of mine as he wears it with such pride
Black and White
It was my good friend’s birthday the other week and it has been a long time since I made anything for him. I would love to have him wear something new of mine as he wears it with such pride
The Canary Yellow Bag
I just had a chat with my sister recently and she has been feeling a bit down so I thought I’d make her a lovely canary yellow bag to cheer her up. I’ve been meaning to make her something for
The Canary Yellow Bag
I just had a chat with my sister recently and she has been feeling a bit down so I thought I’d make her a lovely canary yellow bag to cheer her up. I’ve been meaning to make her something for
Two Tone Tote
Not only is the title a tongue twister, the construction of this tote got me really worked up. Yes, it’s back to bags again. This bag was on my to-do list but was put on hold as I was busy
Two Tone Tote
Not only is the title a tongue twister, the construction of this tote got me really worked up. Yes, it’s back to bags again. This bag was on my to-do list but was put on hold as I was busy
No Sweat Sweater
So, I wanted a sweater and had some leftover fabrics from my sweatpants (here) but I didn’t want something I already had and wanted something easy to make. Sounds like a tall order, don’t you think? Well, this is when
No Sweat Sweater
So, I wanted a sweater and had some leftover fabrics from my sweatpants (here) but I didn’t want something I already had and wanted something easy to make. Sounds like a tall order, don’t you think? Well, this is when
Sport Luxe
Where are the bags? I took a break from making them last week as I was teaching a pattern cutting class on diagonal cutting. Many of you would have seen my diagonal trousers (here) that I made a while back.
Sport Luxe
Where are the bags? I took a break from making them last week as I was teaching a pattern cutting class on diagonal cutting. Many of you would have seen my diagonal trousers (here) that I made a while back.
Bag No. 3 Is Born!
I made another pattern for a leather bag and this time, I experimented with a stiffer leather and an over lapped stitch. I have also remembered to document the process including the pattern making. With the pattern, I decided to
Bag No. 3 Is Born!
I made another pattern for a leather bag and this time, I experimented with a stiffer leather and an over lapped stitch. I have also remembered to document the process including the pattern making. With the pattern, I decided to
TOTE-tally Fantastic!
I showed my leather back pack (here) at college the other day and everyone was impressed at the look and the finishing. I have even brought it out for a dry run and so far, it seems to be holding
TOTE-tally Fantastic!
I showed my leather back pack (here) at college the other day and everyone was impressed at the look and the finishing. I have even brought it out for a dry run and so far, it seems to be holding
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