Coat/Jacket/Vest

Amongst the bolts April 18, 2017 Coat/Jacket/Vest

One of my happy places is hanging out amongst bolts of fabrics.

I’m lucky to have a lovely local fabric shop where I regularly teach Genoa Tote classes, b… Read more

Pixels October 18, 2016 Coat/Jacket/Vest

In the depths of winter, I sewed a shrug… but really it’s the perfect spring layer.

The shrug is loosely based on a Japanese pattern (which I̵… Read more

Kicking up my heels June 25, 2016 Coat/Jacket/Vest

This time Saturday night I was kicking my heals up at the Dressmaker’s Do hosted by Leisl and Nichola. It was a fun evening of chatting, patting, admiri… Read more

A love letter to Falda March 21, 2016 Coat/Jacket/Vest

Dear Falda, You’ve been part of my life for several months now, but I’ve been keeping you a secret. Thankfully, you are a secret no more! Pattern… Read more

A new jacket and a new job! July 20, 2015 Coat/Jacket/Vest

Tessuti named this cotton/polyester fabric Jaffa Pad… but let’s face it, there is definitely a construction site vibe going on here. So, I got… Read more

An outfit : the jacket June 26, 2015 Coat/Jacket/Vest

In my last post I introduced you to my new outfit. That post focused on the dress and today it’s time to put the spotlight on the jacket. Welcome to my war… Read more

Name that cardigan June 7, 2015 Coat/Jacket/Vest

Can you name my cardigan?

It’s the Saunio Cardigan by Named, and even though in my eyes it’s more jacket than cardigan, it’s all that I drea… Read more

All wrapped up May 25, 2015 Coat/Jacket/Vest

I popped into The Cloth Shop on Friday afternoon and went weak at the knees over a roll of lovely brown wool with a cream and orange fleck. I’m rather part… Read more

Jewel in the crown March 16, 2015 Coat/Jacket/Vest

This is my second and final contribution to the Japanese Sewalong on Tanoshii. It’s another win from Casual Sweet Clothes by Noriko Sasahara. IR… Read more