Here's the finished guipure lace skirt I made at Susan Khalje’s 3 day guipure lace skirt workshop in Brisbane using fabric from Minerva Crafts. I’m now hooked on making anything ‘guipure’.While this project is a bit formal I couldn't pass up the opportunity to learn more skills. Now I'm thinking of more 'urban' ways to use guipure lace.Any straight skirt pattern … Continue reading Couture sewing part 2
Category: skirt
Equestrian aspiration
For my Minerva projects I decided on an equestrian theme so the riding pants were a must with last month's riding jacket. Then reality set in and a 'quirky work skirt' came to mind.I've made pants before but for a riding outfit, sleek pants are a must so I've used a double knit that has … Continue reading Equestrian aspiration
Mum’s wardrobe update
There are four pieces of fabric that I specifically bought to make skirts for Mum a few months ago. Time flies.She loves wearing straight-shaped lined skirts and avoids wearing blackIn the morning she finds zippers can be challenging, but has help if she needs it.She's very social no matter where she is.The first skirt that I've … Continue reading Mum’s wardrobe update
kick pleat skirt – Vogue 8426
This is a newly opened pattern V8426 that is still in the pattern book. The fabric is at least 20 years old. This red crepe is from my size 8 days. I loved the work that Kbenco did on this two years ago so the pattern has been waiting for me to open it for … Continue reading kick pleat skirt – Vogue 8426
Talk about fast…
Last Monday night I went to the Knitwit showing at Artarmon. Today I received my order. That's fast. The beauty of attending is seeing the larger print fabrics, so you know what you're buying (and how to use it one day). Wendy's team do some good work making up garments to take full advantage of … Continue reading Talk about fast…
