Category Archives: unisex

Is It Healthy?

Is it healthy? The question to our relationship with fashion and garments. Sadly, we all know the answer. Fast fashion has contributed to a climate emergency within the fashion industry, and being one of the most polluting industries we are

Is It Healthy?

Is it healthy? The question to our relationship with fashion and garments. Sadly, we all know the answer. Fast fashion has contributed to a climate emergency within the fashion industry, and being one of the most polluting industries we are

Modular Construction

The expression ‘It never rains but it pours’ is the best analogy for what has been happening in my life at the moment. The sudden passing of my tutor and good friend meant that I was was left to pick

Modular Construction

The expression ‘It never rains but it pours’ is the best analogy for what has been happening in my life at the moment. The sudden passing of my tutor and good friend meant that I was was left to pick

More of the Same BUT Better!

A while ago, I decided to experiment during the lockdown and made myself an Elizabethan shirt (see here). It was not an ordinary thing that anyone would have wanted but I had the fabric and the time so I decided

More of the Same BUT Better!

A while ago, I decided to experiment during the lockdown and made myself an Elizabethan shirt (see here). It was not an ordinary thing that anyone would have wanted but I had the fabric and the time so I decided

Same Pattern. Different Materials.

Deja Vu? This French work jacket has been reworked so many times so rest assured you are not seeing double. To be perfectly honest, I’ve sewn it so many times that it has become a chore although this time, however,

Same Pattern. Different Materials.

Deja Vu? This French work jacket has been reworked so many times so rest assured you are not seeing double. To be perfectly honest, I’ve sewn it so many times that it has become a chore although this time, however,

Isolation Project

It’s a strange time that we are in and upon reflection, you realise the important things in life (family, friends and good health). I don’t think I’ve ever stayed at home for such a long period of time before and

Isolation Project

It’s a strange time that we are in and upon reflection, you realise the important things in life (family, friends and good health). I don’t think I’ve ever stayed at home for such a long period of time before and

Black and White

‘Idle hands are the devil’s handiwork!’ Oh! How true that is. In my case it’s browsing the internet to pass some time but I usually end up wasting a lot of money buying things I don’t really need. Luckily this

Black and White

‘Idle hands are the devil’s handiwork!’ Oh! How true that is. In my case it’s browsing the internet to pass some time but I usually end up wasting a lot of money buying things I don’t really need. Luckily this

Never Say No to Glitter!

When all you see and hear in the news is bad news, we all need a bit of sparkly glitter in our life to lighten the mood. I have always been one for a bit of cheer in my wardrobe

Never Say No to Glitter!

When all you see and hear in the news is bad news, we all need a bit of sparkly glitter in our life to lighten the mood. I have always been one for a bit of cheer in my wardrobe

Garden of Temptation

As you have guessed from the title, I gave in to temptation. After all, who wouldn’t? I love a bit of luxury in my wardrobe and while going through the sale box of the Liberty fabric sale, I saw this

Garden of Temptation

As you have guessed from the title, I gave in to temptation. After all, who wouldn’t? I love a bit of luxury in my wardrobe and while going through the sale box of the Liberty fabric sale, I saw this

HE Said, SHE Said!

Je t’aime! Moi? So how did this story start? Well, like everything else that revolves around what I do; boredom. I had really enjoyed painting the shoes and initially was going to do some oil paintings but as I had

HE Said, SHE Said!

Je t’aime! Moi? So how did this story start? Well, like everything else that revolves around what I do; boredom. I had really enjoyed painting the shoes and initially was going to do some oil paintings but as I had

Print Matching

It is definitely much easier to just cut out patterns from a fabric that is plain compared to something that has a complicated print, but life is about wearing something that catches the eye rather than blending in with the

Print Matching

It is definitely much easier to just cut out patterns from a fabric that is plain compared to something that has a complicated print, but life is about wearing something that catches the eye rather than blending in with the