poppykettle » Colette

A blog about sewing - muslins, fitting, fabrics and on occasion - a finished garment.

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Sun February 12th, 2017

I’m beyond thrilled with the outcome from my second Couture Sewing School class. I’ve grappled with pants a few times since … More

Sat May 11th, 2013

Rising from the ashes of one failed dress attempt… is another. And as McCalls 4993 was such a fabric hog, … More

Sun October 14th, 2012

October is also known in these parts as Frocktober! I’m not quite able to fully join in the mantra of … More

Sun June 17th, 2012

Do you pick your fabric and then let it inspire what pattern it should go with? Or do you choose … More

Mon January 30th, 2012

The modified (beyond recognition) Meringue – the ‘Pavlova’ – is revealed! Linen really is such a beautiful fabric to work … More

Wed January 25th, 2012

Construction of the Pavlova is well under way. After nearly suffering an apoplexy over trying to get the lace to … More

Wed January 18th, 2012

This post just wouldn’t be complete without a dodgy toile/muslin photo! So here is my completed Meringue toile, right on time … More

Sun January 15th, 2012

Finito! The Peony dress made it’s appropriately flowery debut on a day trip out to indulge one of my favourite … More

Thu January 12th, 2012

Fittingly, I’ve taken a tip from Sarai Mitnik’s book (The Colette Sewing Handbook) and used her ‘hidden pleat’ detail from … More

Wed January 11th, 2012

The Meringue via Colette Patterns Lucky me was the ever-so pleased recipient of the Colette Sewing Handbook at Christmas! Thanks … More