This week I joined the Trench Coat Sew Along, which has just restarted for another round. It is a great group to join if you are planning on sewing a trench or other style of coat – you’ll get lots of inspiration, tips, moral support and motivation! And there is no pressure – whatever your […]
Read MoreI confess I haven’t just been on a fabric buying spree lately, I have also delved into a little vintage pattern buying. I’ve been thoroughly inspired by all the bloggers out there sewing up 40’s and 50’s vintage patterns, but I’m not sure these are really my style. I’m more of a 60’s fan and think this […]
Read MoreUntil now I have resisted making a trench coat for myself, as belted waistlines don’t really suit me-and-my-short-waist-that-is-not-getting-any-smaller, but rummaging through some of my fabrics I found some stone coloured stretch twill, and thought I’d give a slim-line trench coat a go. I thought I had a pattern somewhere for this one, circa 2000: We produced this one in viscose coated polyurethane […]
Read MoreI needed a suit – the one that I do have doesn’t fit anymore, so I made one! I’ve got to say it is great when you can make one to your own specifications – and you can save so much! I found a gorgeous wool herringbone stripe in a charcoaly slate colour. It is very fine and loosely woven (ie, […]
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This tutorial explains how to sew a two-piece sleeve vent on a lined tailored jacket, just like this: This is the method you will often find in ready-to-wear, where the vent on the shell is first constructed, the lining is then attached to the hem, and finally the buttons are sewn on. Personally I don’t […]
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