Basic instructions for taking measurements to use for constructing a formula based bodice block or sloper.
Butterick 6018
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
A traditional French cake, reminiscent of British summer strawberries and cream.
Lamb Pie
A recipe by my friend’s mum from Moscow.
Cheese and Tomato Slices
Quick to make party food.
Salad from USSR 1959
This recipe is from the book “Useful Tips For The Young Worker” published in the USSR in 1959.
Georgian Aubergine Salad
A light warm salad, quick to make.
Salsa Rossa Picante
An interesting variation on tomato sauce.
Tropical NYE Cake
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
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]