creative & lifestyle blog by Lorna rose
SEWING ROOM TOUR One thing James and I planned to do during lockdown is envisage how we want each room in the house to look. We've been in this house almost two years now and as a new build, each room is pretty much a blank canvas that we can put our own stamp on. [...]
Two years ago I spotted my dream skirt. Back then, the closest I'd come to dressmaking was sewing a simple cushion in a home economics class, I never dreamed that I'd be able to navigate a sewing machine and understand different types of fabric. I remember walking into a high-street store where I spotted what, [...]
I knew it wouldn't be too long until I dived back into the Kew pattern. I'd had the Kew dress on my 'to sew' list for so long and finally made Version 1 which I love (click here to read my review). The gathered sleeves are just dreamy and I love the feminine, vintage-inspired silhouette. [...]
Symmetry, new, flawless – these words have defined idealised notions of beauty in the western world for hundreds of years. But what if our perception of what we deem to be beautiful encompassed the dichotomy of traditional aesthetic trademarks? In Japanese philosophy, the definition of beauty defies an eagerness for perfection, savouring the simplicity and [...]
Vintage inspired tea dress? Yes please! I don’t know why it took me so long to get round to sewing the Kew Dress by Nina Lee. I’ve had it on my ‘to sew’ list for so long now that the pattern has become somewhat immortalised. Maybe the buttonholes seemed like a mean feat having never [...]
I can see a trend starting here. I think of the patterns I've used so far, those by Tilly and the Buttons definitely reflect my go-to style. I was looking for something to wear to a friend's 30th and thought the Indigo smock would be the perfect match for this spotty, drapey viscose I had [...]
In January this year I was lucky enough to visit one of my favourite French cities. From historic architecture to delicious local cuisine, Bordeaux is the perfect weekend getaway You might have guessed from the title of this blog that I'm a fan of France. I would go so far as to say I'm a [...]
From fashion to food packaging, the humble stripe is one pattern with timeless appeal, but reading between the lines its history is one of conflicting significance Few patterns have enjoyed such longstanding, universal appeal as the iconic stripe. Yet, despite its seemingly modest design, this linear shape has been a catalyst for social outrage [...]
A cosy sweater for your winter wardrobe
Tilly and the Buttons have a knack for giving seemingly casual garments a gorgeously chic twist. The Romy pattern includes a top version with three sleeve length options and a lovely loose-fitting dress, all with an optional back tie finish - dreamy! I opted for the long-sleeved top with the added back ties and used [...]
