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September 16, 2016September 15, 2016 Janet

Fairfield shirt – the fitting

Two blue striped and checked shirts laid one on top of the other to compare size
July 20, 2016November 26, 2017 Janet

Fairfield shirt toile – number 1

April 3, 2016 Janet

How to make trousers that fit: part 4

December 24, 2015 Janet

How to make trousers that fit: part 3

December 18, 2015 Janet

How to make trousers that fit: part 2

Front view of brown linen shorts, unheeded
September 20, 2015September 20, 2015 Janet

A Thurlow shorts toile – progress, but not there yet

September 6, 2015November 26, 2017 Janet

Being brave

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Here’s a conundrum for sewists. Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen is quoted in this month’s British Vogue: “We always make things up in the actual fabric, not canvas. You can’t tell what it’s going to be like unless it’s the real thing.” Is she right? Always, or only for certain fabrics? And if money were no object, would you always toile/muslin in the actual fabric? Plus - how amazing is the dress on the RH page?! #sewists #totoileornottotoile #alexandermcqueen #vogueuk_september
More kidswear action on the blog today: a straight-up, no bells or whistles, stripey, viscose jersey Oliver + S School Bus T-shirt for my favourite 5-year old. Complete with extra length and his now-trademark BHA (that’s a Big Head Adjustment…!) [Link in profile]
 #stripesmakeeverythingbetter #sewingblogger #sewchildrenswear
No sewing today, but plenty of baking! One raspberry Eton mess cake, complete with mini meringues. 🍰
No sombreros or fudge came back in my holiday suitcase. Just a roll of washi tape - perfect for lining up this 3/4” hem! 🤓 #weirdsouvenirs #sewistonholiday #twinneedle
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