We went on walks, ate lots of chocolate, drank lots of wine, went to the zoo, welcomed home my little sister, and erm, I said yes on a pedalo.
Let the wedding planning begin!
Oh my goodness me – where has this beautiful weather come from?? Here’s hoping it stays put (particularly on my holiday in a couple of weeks please!). To make the most of it this weekend, we headed to Kew Gardens on Saturday morning. As ever, it was completely beautiful and the cakes insanely delicious.
I’m really pleased with this shirt – it’s the Banksia top from Megan Neilsen and apart from the fact that I really stupidly made the buttonholes horizontal rather than vertical so the placket doesn’t sit straight, d’oh, it came out really well. So I have lots of plans to make more, especially as I don’t seem to be able to pass a week without buying new fabric….!
Have a lovely week everybody!! x
I’m guest posting over at Muffin Top Vintage whist Katrina’s finishing her dissertation. Go on, you know you want to.
Oh my! The sun has arrived and London, you’re looking beautiful.
February 5, 2012 – 5:32 pm
I know my ‘About me’ talks about me learning to sew but I’ve never really mentioned it much on here. It all started about 3 years ago when I made a few bits and pieces for The Fox and The Polar Bear and after a year or so of making mini costumes (as you do), I decided I should probably actually learn to sew properly.
As I had pretty much no idea what I was doing, I bought this book by Built By Wendy, which is really brilliant for inspiration and getting started. After a lot of trial and error but ever growing enthusiasm bordering on obsession, I have finally reached a point where I feel like I can actually add to my wardrobe, which is excellent news! This has happily coincided with my discovery of Colette patterns and a whole host of brilliant sewing blogs (here, here and here for starters).
I finished the Colette Violet this afternoon (below). I really don’t think there’s anything quite as satisfying as making something from scratch – particularly when you now have a Liberty print blouse which as the fabric was bought in the sale, cost a grand total of £11!
I’m sorry it’s lots of Instagram photos (particularly as they’re all using different filters!) – fingers crossed, the proper camera will get an outing sometime soon.
xx
January 16, 2012 – 11:10 pm
