Wedding Season

I claim here and in other conversations that I only really got back into sewing three years ago.

Copycat, Skirt, Top, Sewing Saga, separates, BottomsCharlotte Wensley7 November 2016sewaholic, gabriola skirt, simplicity patterns, wedding wear, occasion wear, mood fabrics, pattern hack, Copycat Comments

Ruffles

Do you ever think there are a finite number of silhouettes and styles?

Shirt, Top, blouseCharlotte Wensley20 October 2016top, shirt, ruffles, simplicity 4122, stripes, fit adjustments, sewing tips, blouse Comments

Seasonal Wardrobe Fatigue

At the beginning of summer, I'm so excited to not have to worry about layers and just be able to throw on a dress and sandals and head out.

DressCharlotte Wensley14 October 2016tessuti, Blackbird Fabrics, dress, Ruby Dress, denim, indie pattern designers, summer dress Comments

Oh hello there, LTNS*. And Mara's dress

And now it's nearly autumn and I have all these summery things I want to share,

Alteration, Copycat, Dress, Modified patternCharlotte Wensley17 September 2016dress, Mara Hoffman, Copycat, linen, stripes, mood fabrics, midi Comments

Copycat: Rosarí + Flutter = Damsel in Dior

Pinterest; presenting street style as if she really does totter around the cobbles of SoHo or indeed Soho

Unhealthy Sewing

I'm a big fan of Heather's Sunday sewing round up. I always discover new blogs or things that get me thinking.

Thinking, Sewing hatesCharlotte Wensley7 June 2016Thinking, closet case files, sewing as therapy Comments

Was Me Made May 2016 worthwhile for you?

Following on from my recent posts about style etc, it seemed only appropriate

Sewing CommunityCharlotte Wensley4 June 2016sewing community, Me Made May, Thinking Comments

A linen Sway Dress

I absolutely loved reading the comments on my last post. So many of you were so kind about my dress

DressCharlotte Wensley23 May 2016papercut patterns, linen, Gray Line Linen, Sway dress, Tent dress, pattern matching, summer dress Comments

Evolution of style

I had this lovely, incredibly stylish, incredibly modern great aunt, my Auntie Bennie.

DressCharlotte Wensley9 May 2016named clothing, dress, beatrix skater dress, ponte, mood fabrics Comments

A floral Victoria Blazer

So, Caroline at Blackbird Fabrics sources some pretty fabulous fabric.

Jacket, OuterwearCharlotte Wensley30 April 2016jacket, Victoria Blazer, Blackbird Fabrics, florals, By Hand London Comments

Let's talk Me Made May 2016

Sewing CommunityCharlotte Wensley30 April 2016Me Made May, everyday wearables, instagram, mmmay16 Comments

Another coat! The Raw-Edged Coat by The Maker's Atelier

This jacket is vying for place as one of the most favourite things I have made.

Jacket, Outerwear, Coat, CritiqueCharlotte Wensley8 April 2016jacket, coat, cocoon, The Makers Atelier, mood fabrics, wool Comments

Winter culottes stylin'

Every time I look at the above photo I can't help but think of Bowie and Jagger Dancing in the Street.

Bottoms, Trousers, denimCharlotte Wensley27 March 2016culottes, teamculottes, wineandcheesewithkashi, metrotextiles, exposed zip, vogue patterns, denim, wide leg pants Comments

Copycat: Revisiting the Pink

I have no idea what possessed me to make a baby pink jacket. I am categorically NOT a pink person.

Jacket, Outerwear, CopycatCharlotte Wensley14 March 2016jacket, Victoria Blazer, Pink, Archives, cotton, By Hand London Comments

Repeat offending: Inari No. 3

I can list on probably two fingers the number of sewing patterns I've made more than once.

DressCharlotte Wensley2 March 2016dress, Inari Dress, named clothing, miss matatabi, ponte, knit, pattern repeat Comments

Leggings. Discuss.

That thing on social media of the lady declaring her hatred for leggings being worn as trousers. Yes. Yes and Yes.

Bottoms, Dress, Trousers, TopCharlotte Wensley25 February 2016leggings, espresso leggings, cake patterns, mood fabrics, silk, Inari Dress, named clothing Comments

The wonderfully alliterative Liberty Linden

So 2016 hasn't quite started with the productive, organised, positive focus I’d hoped.

Top, SweaterCharlotte Wensley29 January 2016Top, Liberty, Grainline Studio, Sweatshirt, Linden Sweatshirt Comments

My year in sewing

ReviewCharlotte Wensley5 January 2016Review, 2015, year in review Comments

The (Minoru) Jacket of Much Irritation

I need a coat. I have many many many coats but not the right coat.

Jacket, Outerwear, Modified pattern, CoatCharlotte Wensley10 December 2015jacket, minoru jacket, mood fabrics, coat, sewaholic Comments

Waistband Woes or Are A-Line Skirts Frumpy?

I think the last time I wore an A-line skirt I was 11. It was my school uniform and even then I hated the shape of it.

Bottoms, Skirt, denimCharlotte Wensley2 December 2015Skirt, mood fabrics, vintage pattern, Vintage, denim, a-line Comments