It all began when I came across this fabulous Dior Dress from 2012, and decided it was the perfect idea for a classic dress design. Imagine a stretch bodice, that fits easily and is very comfortable to wear. Then add a very special skirt, using......
14 February, 2023 No comment
If you have a single retro bone in your body you will have come across a circle skirt at some point in your sewing life. And they are fabulous, no question. However they have two possible drawbacks in the making. They are: you waste a......
12 February, 2023 2 Comments
We’ve all seen this particular style over the past few years on the catwalk and in the shops. But unlike many fashion trends I think this one will be good for quite a while. It’s so flattering with the distracting diagonal drape across the tummy......
26 October, 2022 No comment
Although it may appear complicated, grading sewing patterns is based on a few simple rules with definite numbers added to very specific parts of the pattern for each size up and down the size chart. These rules are used in repeat for all garments within......
12 October, 2022 2 Comments
