I made my own Little Black Dress (with some help.)

I wrote a piece for Sewing World magazine on the new Perfect Little Black Dress Retreat in Cardigan, West Wales.

The residential course brings together the expertise of former Toast garment technologist Nicola Ridd-Davies and bridalwear designer Helen Rhiannon, and is now taking bookings for the spring.

It was hard work, but after four days, I had my own, fitted-to-me, LBD.

You can read about how I got on, here.

Sewing World is out February 19.

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