Fitting a garment is always a process—one that calls for patience, a keen eye and a good understanding of body movement and design. Finally we’re ready to fit the Marie Antoinette costume we worked on for the “Dance…no matter what” dance production by Les Danseuses Adult Ballet studio and I thought I’d share a few…
Although the bodice pattern pieces are so minimal and uses only a fraction of the fabric, especially if you think about the size of the dress, it sure is one of the most important parts. It helps to sell the look we are aiming for…grandeur and glamour. In this blog post, I will discuss the…
In my previous blog post I discussed the pattern drafting process and how I determined the amount of fabric needed. So now we are ready to cut out the pattern. Because it is only a full circle skirt, it is quite simple to draw your pattern onto the fabric and cut it out. You basically…
As I’ve mentioned in my previous blog post, I drafted the pattern for the Marie-Antoinette costume about 7 months before the show, because I wanted to get it done before we moved. It can be a bit risky to do it this way, because people’s bodies can change a lot over a period that long,…
Toughest show yet! We’ve assisted with many shows in the past and by now, know that near the end, it always get’s a bit crazy as time is running out, but we minimise the damage by proper planning and supporting each other as a team. This particular show was really a challenging one on a…
It’s show time…again! In May 2024, Les Danseuses showcased their new dance production “Dance…no matter what” and again we had the privilege to make some of their costumes. It wasn’t without it’s challenges, like most projects, but in the end, all worked out fine and we enjoyed it. It’s all about how you start and…
Change things up this year and give something personal. Christmas is around the corner, so don’t waste time and start with your gifts. What would be better than a gift you made from the heart? These quick and easy gift ideas are perfect for beginners. Don’t leave it for the last minute and end up…
TIGER Baby Rattle Pattern This was the first baby rattle that I made and I decided to give it to my son, because man, this was quite a bit of a challenge and hard work. The pattern I’ve used for inspiration was a pattern created originally by Claudia Stolf for Circulo Yarns. Her Tiger pattern…
DOG Baby Rattle Pattern From the entire series, this was my favourite rattle to make by far. I’ve made this for a particular baby boy who has two older sisters…two toy poms and I just thought this will be so cute if he can have a doggy rattle to play with. Hope this inspires your…
BEAR Baby Rattle Pattern It’s always nice to appreciate friendships and to express it with a personalised gift. I’ve made this baby rattle for a dear friend of mine’s son and he just adores it! Hope this inspires your to make one yourself. Materials needed: DK yarn in different colours. 4mm Crochet hook Wooden ring…