Hi everyone, the new content for June is live at Your Wardrobe Unlock’d now!
We’re having some issues with the email system, so I hope you see this post instead – do tell any other members you know! I’ll send the email out with news as soon as we’re up and running again.
Best wishes, Cathy
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June is live!
Posted in Uncategorized on May 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
An extra tip for corsetmaking
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged tips and techniques on April 10, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Some time ago, when I made a Hubpage about corsetmaking secrets, someone asked me about binding, specifically binding the corners. I’m here today to keep my promise that I’d do a video tutorial. There’s a second video there too, which shows that final tip in more detail.
Next time I do this, I promise to get [...]
Taking the hot seat
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ask the experts, cathy hay on April 8, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Hi everyone,
And thank you again for your support and positive feedback on April’s issue. It’s wonderful to know that we’re having an impact on your sewing and your confidence!
Next month’s issue
Already, of course, we’re working on something even more spectacular for May, and a theme is already emerging. Let’s just say that if you’ve ever [...]
Interview Karen Augusta – one chance only!!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 1, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Thank you, as ever, for all your positive feedback about the new issue. I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!
And with that, I have an extra treat for you. Karen Augusta, the Antiques Roadshow expert featured in our Website of the Month with her antique clothing site, has agreed to take time out of her busy [...]
Our best yet
Posted in Uncategorized on March 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
April’s live, everyone!
I’m incredibly excited about this month’s new issue, which has just gone live this morning. Why?
Hand on my heart, I honestly believe that April 2008’s issue is our best yet. Between us experts we’ve covered so much of the costuming spectrum this month, from sharply focussed historical accuracy right through to complete creative [...]
Recharging
Posted in Uncategorized on March 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Hi everyone, this is your editor signing off for a few days. Dem and I are going to be taking a breather between now and the 25th March – Easter Tuesday – it’s overdue since we didn’t take any time off over Christmas and New Year. We’ll be recharging our batteries in order that we [...]
Tell us about yourself!
Posted in Uncategorized on March 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Once again, I’m going to ask you for your contribution: would you like to be our next Reader Profile? You don’t need to be a pro, you don’t even need to be a very experienced seamstress or designer. The greater the range of different readers we profile, the more interesting the feature is.
Whoever you are, [...]
“Ask the Experts”: April expert ready for your questions!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ask the experts, katherine caron-grieg, technical issues on March 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Hi everyone, and thank you for all your kind compliments about this month’s issue!
Technical issues
Some of you have noticed some issues in Internet Explorer lately: the drop-down Highlights box, while nifty, was causing problems. The fix that was recommended to us didn’t work so well, since it messed up the drop-down menus for a while [...]
Go!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
March is live! Go play!
Best wishes,
Cathy
March issue out tomorrow!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged articles, ask the experts, bess chilver, Holy grails, interview, katherine caron-greig, March issue, pirate dress, reader profile, website of the month on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
24 hours until our March issue goes live, and we’re almost complete! Here’s a taster of what’s in store:
Knickers!
Do you know for how long women have been wearing panties in the Western world? It’s less than you think. Find out exactly how long that is, find out what the difference is between drawers, bloomers [...]
