Sewing high-waisted trousers in linen-rayon blend from 1970’s Vogue 1275 pattern
Working with a 1970’s Vogue Basic Design pattern, sewing a pair of single pleated trousers in rayon. Details on total make time, adjustments, seam finishes, and lessons learnt.
Sewing a drop-waist skirt from 1990’s Style 4987 pattern
Working with a 1990’s Style pattern, my journal on making a drop-waist skirt for a petite frame with high waist-to-hip ratio. Details on total make time, adjustments and seam finishes, and lessons learnt.
Leeds to Hanover & The Harz Mountains - a Spring travel itinerary with mountain biking & city break
Travelling in spring, departing from Leeds, my imagined itinerary for 7 nights in Hanover and the Harz Mountains. Ideas for an active city break and leisurely exploring in Lower Saxony…
Manchester to Noto Valley, Sicily - 10 nights in Spring
Travelling in spring, journal and itinerary of my 10 night stay in the Noto Valley
Leeds to Avignon, France - 7 nights in Spring
Using historic Avignon as a base for exploring the Luberon and the Alpilles, an itinerary with time for biking, river kayaking and soaking up the provencal atmosphere. Our experience and verdict