MMM12 Day 21: This simple bolero style takes less than an hour to cut and make up. In the office it gets cold in the afternoons so I need something to keep the cold off my shoulders. The fabric was a remnant from Adelaide in January and I didn't want to waste it so it's now … Continue reading Sandwich bolero
Category: red print silk fabric
Red skirts
It wasn't too hard to find red fabric to match my new silk blouse. In fact there was a red skirt that I'd made last year and needed a bit of adjusting at the waist Vogue 8426 view A. What you'll notice is that this skirt has a back pleat so that meant the main adjustment … Continue reading Red skirts
Red ufo done
Since my last post I've been in two minds about my wardrobe. I've shrunk but I think I've stabilised. And yep, I finished the first silk blouse.The top is Vogue 8118 and it really doesn't crease. It's been sitting on my sewing desk waiting for its accompanying skirt for three weeks. The next version of this blouse … Continue reading Red ufo done
Silk sensation
On the weekend I did a silk top workshop at Rhodes ASG and we had Angie Zimmerman as our tutor. She's just great with the theory, sample finishes and individual assistance. Nothing is a hassle for Angie and we love having her run classes for us, when she can squeeze us in.Here are the two tops … Continue reading Silk sensation
