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Pattern Drafting – Taking Measurements

by Ilona on May 23, 2019May 10, 2020

Basic instructions for taking measurements to use for constructing a formula based bodice block or sloper.

Butterick 6018

by Ilona on May 22, 2019January 10, 2020

How I started I have been used to making dresses in a pattern size 12 (B 87, W 67, H 92 cm) – according to my bust measurement + garment… [Continue Reading]

Fraisier Cake

by Ilona on May 17, 2019May 23, 2019

A traditional French cake, reminiscent of British summer strawberries and cream.

Lamb Pie

by Ilona on February 21, 2019July 31, 2021

A recipe by my friend’s mum from Moscow.

Cheese and Tomato Slices

by Ilona on February 21, 2019May 22, 2019

Quick to make party food.

Salad from USSR 1959

by Ilona on January 28, 2019April 26, 2020

This recipe is from the book “Useful Tips For The Young Worker” published in the USSR in 1959.

Georgian Aubergine Salad

by Ilona on January 27, 2019May 22, 2019

A light warm salad, quick to make.

Salsa Rossa Picante

by Ilona on January 2, 2019May 22, 2019

An interesting variation on tomato sauce.

Tropical NYE Cake

by Ilona on December 31, 2018January 2, 2019

A light mousse cake with tropical flavours of mango, passion fruit, pineapple and banana. Contains nuts for a little extra crunch.

White Felt Hat for Christmas

by Ilona on December 25, 2018April 26, 2020

Description: This vintage inspired percher hat is made from white wool felt. It is hand blocked into a free-form 1930s style and decorated with self made silk velvet holly leaves… [Continue Reading]

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