#reconstructedclothing

the skirt of this coat, beginning to take shape Not quite the classic ‘lingerie and a fur coat’ – a phenomenon that is quite fun and sensuous, but this week I am very proud to have made good progress on

Getting super inspired by letting go and letting a whacky stripey dress appear!

Finding the form of my new coat, by being courageous and getting beyond my fear of failure!

My tentative first steps in restructuring 3 pairs of old jeans into an autumn coat...

Here are some notes on my glacial-y-slow progress, readjusting a very-adjusted apron-dress!

Dearest sewing friends, I made some big changes to the border and belt of my sweatercoat no. 2... switching up the edging of the border for another fabruc, instead of the one from my mum's/ gran's sewing

Dearest sewing buddies! My first adventure in lingerie! VERY challenging but fun, all improvised, taking an old blouse which didn't fit so well... I changed the elastic and cut out a bit under the arms,

Some snaps and description of the creative process - with a twirling clip at the end - my brand now sweatercoat, inspired by Katwise's glorious creations... This video links with my podcast around Alchemy