Make Do and Mend was a pamphlet issued by the British Ministry of Information in the midst of WWII. My father was of this era and he was a clever craftsman who could turn hand to most trades. A college tutor for most of his life, he was a patient and quiet man who rarely raised his voice.Continue reading “Make Do and Mend”
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When is a dress not a dress? When its a blouse!
I love a challenge and to create a completely different garment from the one you started with takes imagination and courage. Once you made the cut, you are in to it whether you like it or not. My most recent garment upcycle is a blouse from a dress. My neighbour had recently retired from theContinue reading “When is a dress not a dress? When its a blouse!”
Does it come in large?
A friend of a friend was given a mens extra large soft shell jacket as part of her uniform. Not being XL herself she wanted it tailored to fit her and seeing the jacket it on her I thought, “This is going to be a challenge”. The sleeves were too long and baggy, the shouldersContinue reading “Does it come in large?”
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