April 2018.

I’m sure it’s no coincidence that during the term break at work (which fell for three weeks during April), I was much more productive. In **breaking news** I finally threaded my overlocker (it took about 10 attempts) and broke it in this month! And I was also sewing with a freshly serviced machine, so who … More April 2018.

Famous for a moment

Last week I was in the paper speaking about my thoughts on fashion. I love the headline they chose for me: This outfit features two articles of clothing that I have showcased on my blog: the seersucker blazer and the floral pants. I love those moments when you “shop your wardrobe” and make an outfit … More Famous for a moment

Floral trousers

I made these pants using New Look 6035 and fabric gifted from my sister. (I’ve made everything on this pattern at some stage or other.) The first time I made these pants it was a total fail. I thought they were really unflattering and they rode down alarmingly at the back which made me very … More Floral trousers