Posts Tagged: menswear
Double Breasted Jacket
The great thing about work is I can wear whatever I want. Fashion is about a point of view and the clothes you wear reflect the mood you are in. As I age, I seem to prefer a relaxed but
Double Breasted Jacket
The great thing about work is I can wear whatever I want. Fashion is about a point of view and the clothes you wear reflect the mood you are in. As I age, I seem to prefer a relaxed but
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
Voluminous Trousers
I like to add a bit of ‘Va Va Voom’ in my clothes. Sometimes I feel that a simple T-shirt paired with something special can look interesting and elegant. A while back I made a pleated trousers which gave a
Voluminous Trousers
I like to add a bit of ‘Va Va Voom’ in my clothes. Sometimes I feel that a simple T-shirt paired with something special can look interesting and elegant. A while back I made a pleated trousers which gave a
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,
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
Je Ne Regrette Rien
I am sure we are all guilty of it – reading about something and being told that it’s difficult and we shouldn’t attempt it! And there I was going, “Phfft! How difficult can it be!” Famous last words! So what’s
Je Ne Regrette Rien
I am sure we are all guilty of it – reading about something and being told that it’s difficult and we shouldn’t attempt it! And there I was going, “Phfft! How difficult can it be!” Famous last words! So what’s
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
