The endless months of lockdown have finally led to me embracing the idea of making and wearing clothes for comfort, combining the Maker’s Atelier wide-legged trouser pattern with a luxurious heavyweight jersey.

Meet Miss Mannequin – my body double! I don’t know about you, but for me, one of the most frustrating elements of dressmaking is achieving the perfect fit. Here I’ll run through the trials and tribulations of making a custom-fit dressform cover.

I’d always liked the idea of designing my own personal clothing collection, combining a number of pieces which would all coordinate and work well together. Whilst not 100 percent successful, the project has taught me some valuable lessons

An introductory post in appreciation of ‘the feel of fabric, the beauty of textures, the precision of stitches, the smoothness of seams.’ In fact, my love of all things related to fashion and sewing