~the chanel jacket begins~

August 5, 2010.Reading time 3 minutes.

I began working on my Chanel-style jacket yesterday, here is the illustration and shell fabric: As you can see it is a fairly standard shape, so I simply started from my existing jacket block with a princess line, which is a standard NZ size 10, and I graded it up to my measurements, which are a […]

~well suited~

May 17, 2010.Reading time 4 minutes.

I 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, […]