When I saw this red dress, I couldn't believe how fine the wool was, and I deliberated for a long time as there were so many bits. I normally avoid pieces with too many seams as it's a compromise from the get go. So I took out my little muji measuring tape and still though … Continue reading red dress remake
Category: dress upcycle
issey miyake – one and one more (dress to a top)
There are so many brilliant blogs online, and some many tallented makers, more often than not, I want to ditch what I am making and make what they have shown, and this happened after I saw the Issey Miyake top some time ago on Handmade by Carolyn.. The fact that it wears well tucked in … Continue reading issey miyake – one and one more (dress to a top)
Pattern Magic Hoody T Shirt – ‘dress to a tee’
The pattern magic books are pretty inspiring. I know when I first came across them I was got such a kick out of some of the quirky ideas and when I would show to some friends* the reaction was often simply - "but seriously, would you really wear that" (probably about crushed can top!) just … Continue reading Pattern Magic Hoody T Shirt – ‘dress to a tee’
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