This is second part of my mini series on the Chanel jacket course I am attending in March. See part 1 about inspiration here! Today is all about materials! The course is based around Vogue pattern V7975. (I’ve heard people rave about Vogue 8804 from the Claire Shaeffer Collection but believe its out of print …
Little Black Jacket part 1 – inspiration
This is the first post of a mini series that will cover my attempts at making a jacket. Gasp! horror! On March 23rd and 24th I will be attending a 2-day course on making a Chanel inspired jacket, hosted by the Yorkshire sewing school. And I’m rather nervous… well that’s putting it mildly. I’m chuffing …
Smile for the birdie button-back blouse and the giveaway winner announced!
First up my giveaway! Let’s announce this bad boy. Random number generator has chosen….. Congratulations!! Send your postal address to me at almondrock.wordpress@gmail.com and I’ll arrange delivery. Moving on. My love affair with New Look 6808 continues. I cooked up the idea of adapting it to use buttons at the back quite a while ago …
Giveaway time!! (Aka time I stopped winning and started sharing)
I recently won two giveaways. I’m not bragging I promise. Though I am super chuffed!! The first was the Anise coat as mentioned in my last post. As soon as I won fear excitement made me immediately book a jacket making course! I’d mentioned previously the course was a Christmas gift I was lucky enough …
Sew grateful week – Winner!
I wanted to join in with Sew Grateful week but talked myself out of it. What a total lemon right?! OF COURSE I’m grateful for the awesome sewing community that spurs me on, celebrates with me, kicks me in the butt when I’m slacking and offers wonderful advice and support, all with such good humour …
Being creative… in one way or another
I’ve been hit with a case of February blues (hey, I just invented it, leave me alone). I’ve finally recovered from my mystery virus that lasted most of January, but I don’t feel fully up to speed yet. Part of my problem is that I just can’t say no to after work plans. I feel …