My first fashion sketch!

On Saturday I attended the fabulous Crafternoon Tea hosted by Re-Dress, Ireland’s ethical fashion extraordinaires. The day brought together 25 20-something gals with an interest in fashion and DIY. I’ve never had a more delightful Saturday!

We started off the day learning fashion sketching, then moved on to drafting patterns and how to fit patterns to size. After a yummy lunch provided by the Smock Alley Cafe we learned basic stitches and how to upcycle our old tired clothes.

For me, the day gave me a huge confidence boost in my sewing and style abilities. So watch out for my attempts at DIY fashion! I’ve already taken out all the stitches in one of my husband’s shirts in an attempt to turn it into a skirt (he’s thrilled!)

Thanks Re-Dress! Looking forward to more events Crafternoon Teas!