Today, I bring you my seventh version of the V&A Shirt, and only the second blue one I’ve made. Only two blue shirts made is an impressive achievement, considering I have to physically restrain myself from purchasing blue fabric. I caved in this instance because the pattern is so lovely – can you spot the…… Continue reading Hummingbirds

Surprise! I made another V&A shirt! I think this is number six or so? I really should count them. This gorgeous fabric came from Sapling Textiles (purveyors of similarly stunning fabrics), and is a very lightweight cotton. It is also a (very subtle) directional print, so I had to make the decision to put a…… Continue reading Grey Flowers

This is my fifth V&A Customisable Shirt, and probably my new favourite. This fabric is linen that I purchased three years ago while on holidays, with this very pattern in mind. (I was certainly thinking ahead!) I am so happy that I’ve finally made it up into this dreamy shirt, because it is gorgeous. The…… Continue reading Three Years in the Making

This pink V&A shirt is actually my first completed project of 2026! It is also replacing a similar-coloured fast fashion shirt I’ve had for ages, like my white and pale pink versions. I’m not throwing these old shirts away; they are being folded and put into storage in my wardrobe while I decide what to…… Continue reading Polished in Pink

I completed my third V&A shirt this week, this time in classic white linen. I made all the same modifications as last time with the pale pink shirt. (Check that out for more details!) Similarly, this is also replacing a white fast-fashion shirt I’ve had for a while. I get what people with all-neutral-coloured wardrobes…… Continue reading The Classic White Shirt

I sewed the buttons (and buttonholes) onto my second V&A shirt yesterday! It was a very cosy atmosphere, with all the rain we’ve been having recently. This shirt will actually replace a fast fashion pale pink linen shirt I’ve been wearing for years now. I love how subtle and sleek the inverted box pleat looks…… Continue reading V&A Shirt the Second