Archive for September, 2008
Stripe Play
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Some fun with stripes on this top for Willow. Made from the fabrics seen below, using an Ottobre Design pattern that I modified with abandon!
SEWING NOTES: Pro-Tricot Fusible Interfacing from
Fashion Sewing Supply used to stabilize the front cross-over band. Ottobre Design pattern from issue 01/05 used as a “block” and [...]
More Indulgence…
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
I ask you…is there anything more exciting to those of us who “create” than getting a box full of fabulous fabric? This arrived on my doorstep yesterday from The Fabric Fairy.com….
While I usually do most of my fabric shopping at the Ultra-Fabulous Gorgeous Fabrics, a friend gave me a gift [...]
Sweet Sewing Indulgence….More for the divas!
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Cute Corduroy For Bella…
I have been indulging in personal sewing between “basic blue shirt” client orders…and having such fun! This outfit for Bella is made from buttery soft berry print and striped cotton baby-corduroy, with a simple “lettuce” neck top of fine gauge sweater knit to complete the “look”.
While not [...]
Sewing For the Little Divas
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
This outfit, made for my niece Willow was such fun to sew!
The striking striped tunic is a marvelous Farbenmix pattern, “Vijona”, made from a cotton/lycra knit. The skirt is a lightweight denim, and I used a pattern from Ottobre Design issue 04/08, #37. An evening of sewing resulted in a [...]
London Fashion Weekend tickets up for grabs
Submitted by Brittique Blog
The retail extravaganza that is London Fashion Weekend is soon upon us. Running from 24-28 September and with a new sponsor, Elle Magazine, it should be the best one yet. Brittique will be there again with some crazy discounts on our beautiful clothing, shoes and accessories.
I’ve got 2 tickets for Thursday or [...]
Futuretense by Louise Amstrup
Submitted by Brittique Blog
Louise Amstrup also had a short film as part of SHOWsudio’s Futuretense series of video essays along with Peter Jensen a couple of weeks earlier. SHOWstudio launched Futuretense as a global platform for new designers to showcase the future of fashion. The Q&A offers an insight into the imagination of each designer.
As [...]
From Winehouse to wedding
Submitted by Brittique Blog
A couple of funny titles came to mind as I write this blog playing on the Wino angle. But like Sister Wolf, I do admire Amy Winehouse for her unique sound in a world awash with pop and R&B and genuinely hope that she can pull herself out of the mess.
So [...]
