Posts Tagged: Pattern Making

Sunburst Experimentation

I had this idea in my head for quite a while now but never got the time to realise it. I usually only take action when the idea manifest itself as a nagging thought inside my head. With such a

Sunburst Experimentation

I had this idea in my head for quite a while now but never got the time to realise it. I usually only take action when the idea manifest itself as a nagging thought inside my head. With such a

Self-Made Selvedge

It seems recently that there has been a boom in men wearing selvedge jeans. The loose cut of the jeans also makes it a refreshing alternative to the ever skinner skinny jeans. Selvedge jeans are made from hand woven denim

Self-Made Selvedge

It seems recently that there has been a boom in men wearing selvedge jeans. The loose cut of the jeans also makes it a refreshing alternative to the ever skinner skinny jeans. Selvedge jeans are made from hand woven denim

My Thought Process!

I am always intrigued at the thought process that goes through Yohji Yamamoto or Rei Kawakubo’s head when they cut these exquisite garments that goes on the runway. The details on the garments are amazing but at the same time

My Thought Process!

I am always intrigued at the thought process that goes through Yohji Yamamoto or Rei Kawakubo’s head when they cut these exquisite garments that goes on the runway. The details on the garments are amazing but at the same time

French Work Jacket

Introduced in the 19th century, this iconic blue jacket was worn as a means of protecting the worker’s body from the dirt spewing from the factory.  The term “bleu de travail” (working blues) became tightly associated with the work jacket as

French Work Jacket

Introduced in the 19th century, this iconic blue jacket was worn as a means of protecting the worker’s body from the dirt spewing from the factory.  The term “bleu de travail” (working blues) became tightly associated with the work jacket as

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