I had a longing for a skirt with some back interest. I found a pattern. I bought some satin-backed crepe, but not enough. I have a stash. ...

...and yet still I manage to dress to the nines. Empire line dress with sash, from vintage McCall's pattern, in stretch black denim. Thi...

It's smaller leopard print for a start. And it has a sash. It's not the same! Oh well, maybe it is. I like the sash, it gives it...

A bit difficult to tell, but this is a different pencil/straight skirt in a wool/poly/elastane blend in a dark charcoal-y colour. Drapes ve...

Seem sort of familiar? Hmmm? But they're not the same! I kept the sweetheart neckline! I think I prefer your V neck though. She is v...

I wish! I'm happy with the buttons and she is much more glam when worn with fishnets and high boots, as I did this evening. Made using ...

I just couldn't resist the fabric any longer, so I bought it on Friday and made it on Saturday, using Vogue 9668 (AKA Frenchy and Sweeti...

For those after-work cocktail dates, just add dress clips and a cunning hat, with maybe a beaded cardigan, and you are all ready to go!

Dotty went on a diet and lost some bulk. I love her now and I'm going to get a lot more wear out of her Here is leppo, so silky! and win...

Just for fun and to prove I've done some sewing this weekend, here is slim skirt, basic black. woo hoo

Oh yes, this is such a quicktogether pattern. I was going to make the Butterick retro wraparound with this, which I am sure would've lo...

The Swiss people told us last week that they are going to Perth at the end of February, which not only means we had to scramble to get ticke...