Linda Powell Pattern Cutting

Got given this fab scarf from my friends Japanese grandma. Thanks Emi | London based maker . Wore it to go see the Whistler Tate Lots of favourites to see. Meanwhile next Saturday we start the Taster pattern cutting class Morley College London. Looking forward to meeting new students.

The pots on my kitchen window being reflected into the hall. A nice reminder we still have some summer sun and the start of a new term of classes Morley College London And I had to have a Dolly Parton in her memory. Been bingeing on her music.

Summer in Greece. Pure joy. And the book I took to read A song for Sumner by Eva Ibbotson. Soo happy to have found it in my local charity shop. Meanwhile a gentle reminder term starts soon starting with my Taster in Pattern cutting. Two Saturdays 12/19 September Morley College London Please check out the prospectus. And maybe having tried the Taster class you’ll be ready to dive in proper and start learning to draft those patterns for yourself.

𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝑩𝒂𝒓 𝑩𝒍𝒖𝒆 lunch done retsina being drunk even been given a bracelet. Such a beautiful beach and bar. Meganissi island. Perfection. Linda Powell

It all started from a chat in my local Kings Head pub here in north London, about sewing machines. The pub were happy for me to use their snug. Soo I invited whoever was interested to bring their machines and let’s answer, demonstrate some questions. There are so many clothes that can be cut from simple geometric shapes. It also gave me an opportunity to demonstrate what sort of clothes represent Simple Shapes…..and to introduce them to the Taster Patterncutting course that I teach Morley College London Pic2 / 3 show the summer dress I recently put on in insta. Yes it’s being shown over her clothes. It’s been an interesting experience meeting in a pub, very relaxed open and friendly.

September is coming. Time to think about those plans to improve your skills or even just to try that class. Two Saturdays Taster in patterncutting coming up in early September Morley College London Waterloo. This summer dress cut from two quarter circles, perfect for the beach over a bikini. Please swipe to see the pattern. Details September 12/19 10-4.30 check out the prospectus.

Part of settling in my new home, I still finding myself needing to take stuff to the charity shop. Mainly it’s the British heart foundation because they also take ‘clean rags’ the offcuts and scraps of fabric from my freelance cutting and sewing work. Once there, no matter how many books I have passed on to friends etc. I always take a quick look at the book shelves. What a treat this book has been. Took it straight to the coffee shop next door to start reading it. Richard E Grant a pocketful of happiness and his life and love with his wife Joan Washington. Fabulously funny and sad. Already have someone waiting to read it. Soo heartfelt.

There were two jumpers needing necklines but….the blue of the previous post and a black. This black tube had been stitched onto the neckline. Careful cutting left the machining in place so didn’t need to turn a hem. The cut raw edge of the tube tucked stitched to make the crown. I’ll keep it for when the cooler weather comes, as it will.

‘Can you cut this collar off?’ Initial cut followed a line just visible in the pattern around the neck. It was then tried on to check the shape. In this case the CF was lowered 5cm and the CB tidied down less than 1cm. First oversee the edge in ordinary sewing thread. This tidies the edge and restricts unnecessary stretching. Finally an almost invisible back prick stitch. Then v little pressing. Opens up the neck and works better over T or shirt. better than leaving a jumper being unloved in the wardrobe.