Pattern Magic – an experiment

  “Garments we design ourselves appeal to the emotions as well as the eye. Unexpected shapes and forms can be converted into flat patterns and ultimately into garments. From this new ideas develop, making the process a rewarding one. I want to copy forms and details that I create unexpectedly onto a flat surface to […]

#MAVENMAKERS – a jersey surprise!

#MAVENMAKERS – A Jersey Surprise! I had a Facebook message from a very lovely lady called Elfi from Germany, asking if I had ever made the French Dart Shift in Jersey. No, I replied, I’d thought about it, but wasn’t sure about the darts. In actual fact I had bought a gorgeous Olive striped cotton […]

How to add a Lining Tutorial

How do you add a lining to a dress or garment so it looks clean on the inside as well as the outside? Adding a lining is a simple but transformative step in garment making, giving your pieces a more professional finish, improving comfort, and helping certain fabrics drape and wear better. In this tutorial, […]

#MAVENMAKERS and a giveaway!

  #MAVENMAKER This is Kat. This is Kat’s version of The French Dart Shift Dress. Kat was inspired by David Bowie. Oh and ladies, Kat colour blocked that entire dress. Kat is AWESOME! I actually have no words for how glorious this dress and these images are. So what you need to do RIGHT NOW […]