Fashion Design Blog

A ball gown fit for a bump

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:27:33 +0000

Submitted by Brittique Blog Normally an invite to a swanky black tie masquerade ball would be so exciting that I’d barely be able to sleep. But being so heavily pregnant I was dreading it. What to wear with such a big bump? And black tie means to the ground. The lovely Louise Amstrup offered me a [...]

Airing My Dirty Laundry…a Quick Tip

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:19:43 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style Do you ever get mysterious marks on your clothes? Or do you ever have a fabric marking pen or pencil that won’t wash out? I used to use hairspray as a last resort when everything including OxyClean just wouldn’t remove make-up stains from my clothes, pen marks on Roger’s clothes, or [...]

A Summer Tunic…

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:43:06 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style This sweet tunic was made for my 8 year old niece Isabella. It is the #16 tunic from Ottobre Design issue 03/09. I decided to omit the sleeve ruffles because Bella just doesn’t like fussy details. Made from 3 coordinating soft woven cotton prints, it is a bit difficult to see that [...]

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admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:38:23 +0000

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Kate Tailyour features in Metro

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:37:13 +0000

Submitted by Brittique Blog I feel really good when I’m wearing a great outfit. I feel even better knowing that it’s not only made from ethically sourced, organic fabrics but that it’s produced in Britain - actually just down the road from us in lovely Hackney. As featured in Metro today, Kate Tailyour’s collection is just [...]

The Vintage Shirt….Complete AND now Modeled !

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:35:26 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style Here it is…my husband Roger’s shirt, made with a vintage Butterick pattern (#1481) I tried to get him to model it for us…but he’s camera shy because the poor guy is sunburned. So we’ll just have to be satisfied with seeing the shirt on the form. Roger did try it on, and [...]

Our PR gets papped with Kate Bosworth

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:40:39 +0000

Submitted by Brittique Blog Source: Just Jared PRs really do have the active social life don’t they? Our wonderful PR Liz was at the recent Rodarte dinner hosted by Kate Bosworth and happened to get snapped in the background. Liz is wearing the fabulous Louise Amstrup stripe panel dress while Kate is looking rather regal in [...]

Another bridal shower!? Attend in style without breaking the bank

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:32:26 +0000

These Fabulous Dresses are all under $50 at: www.thesummerdressstore.com Is being such a great friend to so many brides-to-be (e.g. shower gifts, bachelorette parties and bridesmaid summer dresses) burning a hole in your pocket this summer? Are you feeling too broke to buy cute summer dresses to wear to all of these wedding related events? According to [...]

Vintage Shirt - Felled Seam Technique

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:34:06 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style Progress on the Vintage Mens Shirt continues! Now the sleeves are sewn…and I thought you might be interested in seeing how these sleeves are drafted and set. It is done differently than most methods seen in modern printed patterns. (Click Pic to enlarge, use browser “back button” to return) Take a look at [...]

So excited about these shoes

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:46:07 +0000

Submitted by Brittique Blog Of course I love all the shoes I stock but some I love more than others. These Verity by Bionda Castana fall into that category. They are so elegant and, the best bit, they’re orange! I do have a thing for orange. Remember my ginormous Chloe Heloise handbag? These shoes are [...]

Vintage Shirt….So Far, So Good!

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:34:13 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style I am very pleased with the way the vintage mens shirt pattern I chose to make for part of DH Roger’s Birthday present is coming along. Although his birthday was yesterday….age is just a number, right? So..here is what I have completed so far: Pockets attached, Back Yoke and [...]

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admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:30:29 +0000

Vintage Shirt…A Little Progress

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:36:12 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style The 40% off Elastic Sale has kept me so busy that I’ve only been able to make a little progress on Roger’s Shirt. I decided to make banded pockets, cut on the bias. Here’s what one looks like on the shirt front, ready to be sewn (I’ll adjust the position a bit [...]

The BEST Pattern…and Why

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:24:32 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style This is the pattern I chose for Roger’s shirt. And here’s why…. It is the most “elegant” draft among the group of patterns shown in yesterday’s post (below). What do I mean by “elegant” ? It has to do with the shape of the pattern pieces. The separate facing piece gives me the [...]

Hip-Hop Fashion Trends We Wish Never Occurred

Red — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:52:13 +0000

Flavor Flav’s Viking Helmet Flavor Flav became popular for his ridiculous clock used as an accessory. What would actually Flavor Flav be without his clock? It’s completely awesome! It a kinda style icon of Flavor Flav. That clock made him loved by millions even when he was on his trial for shooting at his neighbors. BUT [...]

Too Many Choices….

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:20:15 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style It’s about time I sewed a shirt for my husband, Roger…especially since his birthday is coming up! So from my collection of well over 100 vintage menswear patterns, I’ve managed to narrow my choices to these…. While of course I already have a hand-drafted shirt pattern for him, working with vintage [...]

Emma Cook speaks out about rumours

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:58:49 +0000

Submitted by Brittique Blog We can all breathe a sigh of relief that rumours circulating last week that Emma Cook was closing were just that, rumours. Emma Cook spoke with Grazia this week dismissing the rumours and confirming that her label was continuing but with a focus on a lower priced diffusion range as well as [...]

Giant shoe sale: 40-90% off all shoes

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:24:53 +0000

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MOP Buttons….a quick tip!

admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:20:10 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style MOP Buttons? Of course I mean “Mother of Pearl”. And I just love the look of them on shirts and blouses! Unfortunately, unless you buy the thin decorative ones (usually found in a bulk bag near the regular buttons), they can be really expensive. And the thin decorative ones usually don’t survive the [...]

So much Gratitude……

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:09:37 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style Ann, from Ann’s Fashion Studio was kind enough to pass this award on to me! Thank-you Ann! Every morning I wake up… grateful that I have yet another day to enjoy my life….and all the wonderful people in it. Sewing is such a huge part of my life, and I am truly grateful [...]

A Shirt for Me ! …with Release Tucks

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:42:13 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style OK, I promise… This is my last version of the Brensan Sew Simple Shirt…for a while. On this shirt I added cuffs to the sleeves, and instead of sewing the vertical darts, I made “Release Tucks”. Making release tucks is very easy to do…even on a shirt or blouse that does not [...]

Can you have too many white shirts ?

admin — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:10:50 +0000

Submitted by Off the Cuff Style This is another version of the Brensan “Sew Simple Shirt”this time with long sleeves, from a very soft, almost gauze-like novelty cotton fabric. The sleeves were made exactly per the pattern specifications, and are wide enough at the hemline to be able to roll up to elbow length. I plan to [...]

Daily Mail’s best boutiques

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:03:37 +0000

Submitted by Brittique Blog Daily Mail featured Brittique as one of it’s best boutiques. “The latest fashion news, latest designs and preorder of collections to come are some of the options at Brittique, a beautifully designed online boutique with a fabulous selection of covetable contemporary clothes and accessories including dresses, bags, heels and jewels.”

Metro’s favorite new accessories

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:01:56 +0000

Submitted by Brittique Blog Metro picked the infamous Amber by Bionda Castana as their top new accessories for the summer. These shoes became a must have item after Agyness Dean wore them for British Vogue. You’re in luck if you’re a size 40/41 as that’s the only size we have left. Remember they do come up [...]

Wednesday, 27 May 2009

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:24:27 +0000

Submitted by Brittique Blog Source: RihannaDaily.com Rihanna seems to favour emerging British designers. Last year she stepped out in Emma Cook’s fantastic jumpsuit - I can’t wear mine enough in summer! Recently the American based singer was spotted in this Hannah Marshall short sleeve jacket. She really is super stylish and it is great to see a [...]