https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal daily 0.75 2019-10-30 https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/secret-moments monthly 0.5 2019-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558011498633-T3WH65KLLZ1MRJQ6SATZ/wallpaper-secret-revealed.jpg Journal - Secret moments Wallpaper secret revealed. https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/how-to-get-a-good-finish monthly 0.5 2019-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558012522701-OE3Z0YJ0XLDDE7N07WPI/dry-oilskin-seam-samples.jpg Journal - How to get a good finish Dressmaking seam samples dry oilskin fabric https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/good-reasons-to-go-on-a-dress-making-course-2 monthly 0.5 2019-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558012932076-04E9H53AIJ1H3ENBIFXZ/happy-coat-making-students.jpg Journal - Good reasons to go on a dress making course 2 Happy coat makers model part-made coats https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/matching-checks monthly 0.5 2019-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1557930855140-DBF4UJBRBTBV95AKQF7E/matching-checks.jpg Journal - Matching checks Positioning paper pattern on check fabric. https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/a-good-coat monthly 0.5 2023-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558534632928-MMXZEYIFMXFQ28WKCQTF/dry-oilskin-mac-front.jpg Journal - A good coat - Dry oilskin mac front Dry oilskin mackintosh with patch pockets and tie belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558534644960-LDV6PU0O0C1GL95PJXQ0/dry-oilskin-mac-back.jpg Journal - A good coat - Dry oilskin mac back Back pleat detail of dry oilskin mac. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558534657032-ICGCXVF174XUI5M6F9KU/dry-oilskin-mac-detail.jpg Journal - A good coat - Dry oilskin mac detail Stitching detail on sleeve hems and patch pockets. https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/make-things-and-feel-like-this monthly 0.5 2019-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1557926442508-MY0J9SJPRJU82I5ZXZ85/make-and-be-happy.jpg Journal - Make things and feel like this! I made this happiness! https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/show-you-care monthly 0.5 2019-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558010923702-4PFN8O1ZOYQ3FZRB2MK8/fabric-and-elastic-gift-wrapping.jpg Journal - Show you care - Gift wrapped with fabric and bungee elastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558010923712-4NHWXXLJ23ZLN1NKC4XJ/recycled-elastic-karabiner-belt.jpg Journal - Show you care - Bungee elastic and karabiner belt. https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/threads-of-life monthly 0.5 2023-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1559568480775-BCDTD4FXYZU8TLX8J248/threads-of-life-cover.jpg Journal - Threads of Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1559568844681-KPSBUO6DCCMGT4X9XVOJ/threads-of-life-signed.jpg Journal - Threads of Life https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/this-is-not-knitting monthly 0.5 2019-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558011229347-SG5PTJVHD53MJNT038P2/wooden-knitting.jpg Journal - This is not knitting This is not knitting! https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/handstitched-hem monthly 0.5 2019-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1557931540922-HO9K63WJCBH0T20HGUCP/herringbone-hem.jpg Journal - Handstitched hem Herringbone handstitched hem on tweed coat. https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/royal-school-of-needlework-goldwork-course monthly 0.5 2019-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1564056534196-3GQN5EIERU2PHZON03YH/rsn-tutor-becky-quine.jpg Journal - Royal School of Needlework Goldwork Course The demonstration piece by our RSN Tutor Becky Quine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1564053913902-3RFNVKOLUQVGMNY91MBP/padding-complete.jpg Journal - Royal School of Needlework Goldwork Course After the layers of padding are completed the eyes are added by creating Bullion Knots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1564053999346-IM1W1N3LYQO3X5CS8H9C/goldworking-with-rsn.jpg Journal - Royal School of Needlework Goldwork Course Working the gold wire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1564057120545-82PUGR457RJRPTXBCD1M/finished-goldwork-rsn-course.jpg Journal - Royal School of Needlework Goldwork Course My finished bee! 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Pinafore designed and made by A Pitch the Cloth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568380307374-Z7RJ3KIEF5PISCHNYR1N/red-pinafore-side-front.JPG Journal - Buttonback pinafore - Red pinafore side front Grey lambswool highlights the shape of the pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568380325757-2PL4T1D1AQP2GKSPKCCL/red-pinafore-side-back.JPG Journal - Buttonback pinafore - Red pinafore side back Shell buttons trim the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568380351471-GEC74WWF3RLH2LRH2G1U/red-pinafore-button-back.JPG Journal - Buttonback pinafore - Red pinafore back view The ‘A’ line shape gently skims the figure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568380409814-OH80V6OW80GFDW2H8ZDH/red-pinafore-back.JPG Journal - Buttonback pinafore - Red pinafore side back 2 You just need to undo the top button to get in and out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568380433266-U11GP2I9ZYDGVN1RRM0M/red-pinafore-button-close-up.JPG Journal - Buttonback pinafore - Button back detail close up The split in the hem gives extra walking room if you prefer to stride out! https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/improvers-sewing-course monthly 0.5 2023-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568294069770-5W22UUWNIFHQP1Q6HQJV/green-silk-dress.jpg Journal - Improvers Sewing Course - Green Silk Dress Silk dupion circular skirted gown with boned strapless bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568294089693-U2MUB1GYQTSVMG410J37/lace-coat-over-silk-dress.jpg Journal - Improvers Sewing Course - Silk dress with lace coat Silk dress with lace coat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568294104741-NXAQWS3VJ3UM9RUSX7J9/lace-coat-bodice-fitting.JPG Journal - Improvers Sewing Course - Lace coat fitting Checking the fit of the coat bodice before cutting from the lace fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568294362772-L7YT12LA7LE6CAORP5WT/New-Look-6454.jpg Journal - Improvers Sewing Course - NewLook 6454 The commercial pattern used as the basis for the pattern each student drafted to make their evening dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568294879461-8JD0RK0M0DL0TWWBVNA5/Vogue-8943.jpg Journal - Improvers Sewing Course - Vogue 8943 The bodice and sleeves of this commercial pattern were used to create the pattern for the lace coat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568295487598-6J38E263BEHDKMU0BJV3/trousers-front.jpg Journal - Improvers Sewing Course - Finished trousers front https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568295499102-BE4XS4DWSAOJ6JGGE2UN/trousers-side.jpg Journal - Improvers Sewing Course - Finished trousers side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568289162978-ENLRFZV40DXMXHGVKRP6/seams-page.jpg Journal - Improvers Sewing Course - Seams worksheet Learning about how the direction of stitching affects the finished seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568289236390-S88PHZ9T7FABGQO9JRPT/more-seams-page.jpg Journal - Improvers Sewing Course - Seam finishes Different methods of finishing raw edges of seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1568289249314-MG6LAQ4QWA7QXU1NJ1RM/teachers-sewing-file.jpg Journal - Improvers Sewing Course - Teacher's file This is my file – yours will have less graffiti but will just as full with valuable reference materials. https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/journal/leather-sewing-tool-belt monthly 0.5 2019-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1572448021938-582MPBPLZPQKCCRCGIAT/leather-sewing-tool-belt.jpg Journal - Leather sewing tool belt - Leather sewing tool belt Finished, loaded and ready to wear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1572448036732-BW28WI6JWUC6HUDRZQJL/leather-sewing-tool-belt-back.jpg Journal - Leather sewing tool belt - Leather sewing tool belt back All the stitching is done by hand using traditional leather working techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1572448055157-E0TLUUF7DOY3DPL0FUK8/planning-leather-sewing-tool-belt-1.JPG Journal - Leather sewing tool belt - Initial planning Working out how to arrange what I need the belt to carry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1572448072131-EHHY9KKFBIBBHO814TBU/planning-leather-sewing-tool-belt-2.JPG Journal - Leather sewing tool belt - More planning Working out how to shape the leather to attach the elastic belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1572448087385-7W5G90ZL59I46USIXP57/planning-leather-tool-belt-3.JPG Journal - Leather sewing tool belt - Working out the detail Using paper to work out the size and shape of the pieces needed for the pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1572448100269-G7B5054V2X241RBJ1W3M/plannin-leather-sewing-tool-belt-4.JPG Journal - Leather sewing tool belt - Fine tuning After making a mock up in paper the next stage is to test the pattern pieces using pattern making card. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1572448119675-OM7Q27OW2TRCQFRJT1TC/making-leather-sewing-tool-belt.JPG Journal - 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Marcy Tea length silk gown with embellished tulle overlay from the 2015 Blue Bridalwear collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558530011092-K7XFB3DXJZG52YC27PBA/bluebridalwear-bardot.jpg Blue Bridalwear - Bardot Simply elegant full skirted gown with French beaded lace vest and wide belt from the 2013 Blue Bridalwear collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558530025127-X1JJGP05JSGRTPCD271O/bluebridalwear-aspen.JPG Blue Bridalwear - Aspen Simply chic knee length silk bridal gown with three quarter length sleeves and roll collar. Modern retro from the 2011 Blue Bridalwear collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558530039472-GBPS7T28Y7AH0I05KOFR/bluebridalwear-beautiful.jpg Blue Bridalwear - Beautiful Gloriously light full skirted silk wedding dress from the 2006 Blue Bridalwear collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558530055957-UZVDG3JA94SMROWZPLQF/bluebridalwear-unity.jpg Blue Bridalwear - Unity Classic slim wedding dress with detachable train from the 2000 Blue Bridalwear collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558530066149-C77L2NRJHJCKXH0ECU2M/bluebridalwear-juliette.jpg Blue Bridalwear - Juliette Silk dupion column dress with corded lace empire bodice from the 1995 Blue Bridalwear collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558530080210-H6HM6TOYGOZTR2K4NJEU/bluebridalwear-store-front.jpg Blue Bridalwear - Blue Bridalwear Cardiff storefront Blue Bridalwear’s Cardiff showroom and studio. https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/about daily 0.75 2019-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdbe736ebfc7fc38ff4bbbc/1558523616730-68D65O2M9W6WCJAH12SS/designer-a-pitch-the-cloth.jpg About Teaching and wearing my own work. https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/faq daily 0.75 2023-05-12 https://www.apitchthecloth.co.uk/contact daily 0.75 2019-05-24