Any Length of Time

This is a backpack made from oilcloth and an unused pillowcase for the contrast fabric and lining.  The pattern for this was in an issue of Sew magazine.  The oilcloth was odd to work with, I never really felt that I found the 'right' tension for it alth… more »

I made this lovely bag from some pink linen that Esther gave me, oh, about three years ago, as well as some trusty black polycotton, some even trustier double satin black ribbon, and a snippet of glitter cobweb net that has been in my scrap bag for even… more »

Theo has decided to risk his hand at returning to live role play, several years after the sting of being hit in the face by the Nomads at Curious Pastimes has had time to fade.  He is playing an Avian, you will see this rather clearly from the very nice… more »

A hair snood, also known as a caul, which is used to 'bag' long hair at the back of the neck.  The band can be pinned into the hair to prevent it slipping down.  I have made this one for a slightly different reason and that is that my new modern short ha… more »

This is an example of a hooded cloak.  The cloak is 'shouldered', that is it has a seam following the line of the shoulder, which means the weight of the fabric doesn't drag over to your back every time you move.  Size is 'one size fits all'.   Length ca… more »

This is an example of a shouldered hood.  Size is 'one size fits all'.  This can be made to your specifications in terms of Fabric (heavy fabric such as cotton drill, faux suede or corderoy sits well on the shoulders unlined.  flimsy fabric such as si… more »

This is an example of a shouldered hood.  Size is 'one size fits all'.  This can be made to your specifications in terms ofNumber of shoulder layers (1 to 3, the one photographed has 2)Fabric (heavy fabric such as cotton drill, faux suede or corder… more »

Fabric pouches with drawstring closure:  these can be made to your specifications in terms ofsizegeneral shape (square, oblong, pointed, rounded)fabriclined or unlineddrawstring material (ribbon, upholstery cord, leather cord, bootlace, etc)… more »