Friday, 4 June 2021
These are my pattern cutting hunnies that help me when I want to bring an idea to life! I like commercial sewing patterns but it’s so cool when you imagine something and make it happen! Ideas come from anywhere- the street, old movies, the runway, Instagram and even dreams. Some ideas are more challenging than others, I am always learning. The best thing is I am free from retail sizing. I cut to fit my figure- that way it always comes in my size! 😜 Now I’m off to practice something new!😀 Like I said, always learning…. Do you make your own sewing patterns or amend commercial ones?
Monday, 31 May 2021
Vogue 1560
I finally made Vogue 1560, designed by Edith Head, Oscar winning Hollywood costumier. I used the tiniest bit of satin I had in my stash and you wouldn’t believe the shenanigans I had to pull to get the pattern pieces to fit! Do you own any vintage patterns designed by any designers not really associated with sewing patterns?
Saturday, 15 May 2021
I call this my seaside dress! I have a weird, endearing (or annoying) habit of buying fabric whenever I can. I found this cotton fabric with an Ankara style print while I was on a lovely trip to the seaside. I designed this to have a classic v-neck front and back with a wide a-line skirt. Whenever I wear this I’m reminded of a beautiful sunny happy day. Tell me if you have garments that spark memories!🥰
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Check me out in my one shoulder dress!
I drafted this myself with the original intention of having a sleeve to rival Alexis from Dynasty, but then I decided to keep the fashion a lil more this century. Great colourful fabric from @elliewhittakerstudio! It washes and presses like a dream too. Can I get bonus points for placing the word ‘paradise’ in the most interesting places? 🤔😂🤣What are you designing for summer?
This pretty fabric has a nice drape to it, however for this garment I wanted it to have a little more structure. I decided to underline with a heavier weight cotton to change the hand, and this negated the need for any lining.
I designed the pattern myself, the bodice has a small pleat at the shoulder front and back with a centre back zip. I would naturally have placed the zip at the side seam, but I originally had planned an overskirt, I'll explore that again on another garment.
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Saturday, 20 March 2021
That moment you concede that your tailors dummy ain’t nothing like you at all! She’s the adjustable type-I put a cotton cover over her. I use her for draping and pattern cutting and adjust my patterns accordingly. Let me know if you think I should take the time to sculpt her into my image!☺️ #dummy #tailorsdummy #nothighgap #sewing #DIYlife #missjsews #thick #dressform #sewingtools #mannequin #sewersofinstagram #draping #patterncutting #adjustoform #sewistsofinstagram
Sunday, 14 March 2021
This is Teddy and Dolly. I love them. Why? Because Mummy made them! Well she made Dolly’s dress for me and Mum taught me how to sew and knit. My mum, even though she was poor, still managed to pay for a short course to learn how to make this entire Teddy bear for me. I remember when he was bigger than me! But that’s Mum, always thinking about me. She was not a selfish sewer. Mum doesn’t sew anymore, but she is my major supporter and adviser for me when I do. Remember, when someone makes you something, be grateful and humble and focus on the love and respect for YOU that they put into that item. Happy Mother’s Day to my Mum and to anyone else who identifies in that role!❤️. #mothersday #notselfishsewing #iamblessed #toys #homemade #mum #mom #teddy #dollyclothes #motheringsunday #missjsews #bestfriend
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