A Journal

A personal journal that invites readers to design their own journeys through the world - with travel, dress and taste.

My work is shaped by seasonal rhythms, cultural, sensory and historical awareness, and expressions of independence. Language is my first love.

Frances Lawrence 23/04/2024 Frances Lawrence 23/04/2024

A-line skirt in bright red serge wool twill

Using a 1990’s pattern, details on total make time, adjustments and seam finishes, and lessons learnt.

Frances Lawrence 03/12/2023 Frances Lawrence 03/12/2023

Lessons learnt from making a box-pleated midi skirt, in a midweight twill, using a Y2K pattern.

Frances Lawrence 22/11/2023 Frances Lawrence 22/11/2023

Midi skirt with contour waistband, using a Y2K Style pattern. Experimenting with a robust and stiff fabric for this design.

Frances Lawrence 09/11/2021 Frances Lawrence 09/11/2021

Experimenting with Designer’s Guild upholstery fabric………..I asked myself: ”how well can cotton duck be applied to dressmaking?”……..what I learnt

Frances Lawrence 17/03/2021 Frances Lawrence 17/03/2021

Making a drop-waist skirt for a petite frame with high waist-to-hip ratio. Lessons learnt.