I am finally getting to make my way into remaking some of VdeP textile waste. One of the motivations was Frocktails, and this year it was going to be 'up the river', on a large tourist river cruiser, going up to Loch Corrib in Galway. Frocktails was on last Saturday night and the weather was … Continue reading Bow Shirt, and Frocktails
The athena poster dress was auctioned earlier this year and got 15k! It well exceeded the guide price and the back story is a good read. Its a home-made dress and is from a simplicity pattern (is supposed to be from Simplicity 8203). I like square necklines, and decided to give it a go. The pattern allows … Continue reading Simplicity 8203 – trousers to tennis dress
I bought a skirt in a charity shop as I figured the print was fun and the lining had a good deal of fabric, but the skirt also fitted me and was incredibly comfortable (thanks to useful pockets), so it escaped the chop. I did need a blouse or top to go with it as … Continue reading The Boat Neck Top – Trousers to Top
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