Ideas May 2015

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MAY 2015
Craft & décor

12 We went shopping for the loveliest locally designed textiles
14 Create your own designs and customise your décor
21 Have your own fabric printed and sew a dress, skirt and blouse
34 Good ideas: lifestyle
56 Dress up your mirror – it’s quick, easy and fun
60 Give an old chair a new lease of life
64 Embrace pink and create a restful space in your home
78 Use vintage sewing patterns to make beautiful brooches
82 Crochet a poncho to keep out the winter chill
84 Knit a pretty V-neck top to add style to your weekend wear
Your life
65
90 Designer for life: growing a product range to meet demand
92 Funding your business
93 Ideas DIY wedding workshops
ON THE COVER: STYLING: CARIN SMITH 94 We take a look at why doing a creative course is such a trend
• PHOTO: ED O'RILEY • MODEL: LAURA FROM MAX MODELS
• MAKE-UP AND HAIR: MELISSA FROM SUPERNOVA 100 We answer your questions
104 Your letters
On the cover
20 PAGES ON BEING

17, 66 Design your own wallpaper and rug
18 Update your cushions in an hour
21 Have your own fabric printed and sew this dress
32 Knot a macrame bag YOUR OWN DESIGNER
44 Entertain like a queen for Mother’s Day
54 Ice pleats for a cake for your fashionista friends
56 Make your mirror princess friendly
32
How to
Knot and sew a macrame handbag
60 Transform an old chair in a weekend – gold leaf
54 Decorate a cake with flowing fondant pleats
works every time
58 Transfer a photo onto canvas
80 Embroider socks from plain to pretty
62 Tie-dye your own upholstery fabric
94 Do a creative course this year – it’s good for your
80 Embroider roses on knee-length socks
heart and your mind
88 Make paper peach blossoms
Food & entertaining

35 Good ideas: food Regulars
36 Smoking hot food trends 4 From the editor
44 Entertainment series: Celebrate with a lavish tea party 6 Buyer’s guide
7 Quote of the month
Fashion & beauty 8

59
Things to do and read this month
Specially designed paper printables
70 Make-up classics that have stood the test of time 103 Subscribe and save
74 How to look like a fashion icon 107 In your next Ideas
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CUSTOMISE YOUR CUSHIONS
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PLEAT A CAKE
To make
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KNOT A MACRAME BAG
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MAKE VINTAGE-DRESS BROOCHES
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SEW THIS FITTED BLOUSE
60
UPDATE AN OLD CHAIR
83
CROCHET A FUN PONCHO
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DO A PHOTO TRANSFER FOR MOM
51
TRY THESE CRÈME BRÛLÉE DOUGHNUTS
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bout five years ago I lost my heart totally and completely to a rug that I really
couldn’t afford. With its light background and flower design it would have
pulled together all my décor and furniture beautifully. And although I knew
the wool and the weaving were top quality, it was the look that captivated me
rather than the softness underfoot. (Though that would have been wonderful too.)
The shop manager looked on sympathetically at the magnetism between me
and the rug, and for a week he and I tried, without success, to figure out a way in
which I could have the same design on a more affordable carpet. After that, every
time there was a sale he would let me know, but even at half the price I couldn’t
bring myself to buy it. My dream rug was not destined to be mine.
And then my goddaughter Anelle December came to visit. She decided that no
shop had exactly the right washi tape for our Christmas theme and she was going
to design it herself. After much to-ing and fro-ing between lovely designs, she
finally arrived with a packet of gorgeous vinyl stickers, printed perfectly in washi
format and in just the right lengths to pull off and stick down (see on this page).
PHOTO: JOHAN WILKE • HAIR AND MAKE-UP: MELISSA FROM SUPERNOVA

With our own ‘washi’ still fresh in my mind, it was back to work and the whole
team immediately started to look at all the things we could design ourselves.
We found a place that could print our own fabric and wallpaper for us digitally,
and our own plates, and believe it or not, our own rug!
What a delight it has been to work on this issue. For the wallpaper we
photographed a few vintage pieces, for the fabric we found roses in our favourite
colours and Dala painted the rest; and Carin did the designs for the plates.
And yes, we suddenly realised that we knew nothing about pattern repeats or
how tightly the fabric needed to be woven for the best results, but after a mistake
or two and a few restarts, we were happy with the results. The fruits of our labours
are scattered through this issue. We’ve let loose something that we may not be
able to subdue – we don’t need to struggle, we can simply do it ourselves.
There may not be time to tackle all the projects, but believe me – before the
end of this year a rug of my own design will have pride of place in my lounge!
Enjoy!
• Follow me on instagram.com/terenaleroux.
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Wine Festival
LIMPOPO • 1-3 May The annual Haenertsburg Food
Wine and Beer Festival in Limpopo offers cooking workshops
and demos by well-known chefs, wine tasting, craft beer and
a country market. For more information, call 082 370 8567 or
go to www.foodandwinefestival.co.za.
WESTERN CAPE • 2-3 May The Riebeeck Valley

Olive Festival showcases olive oils, olive products, a body
product range and wines. From 9am and 4pm; tickets cost
R100 per person. For details, go to www.riebeekvalley.info.
• 29-31 May At Made in the Cape, local designers, artisans
and crafts people exhibit their innovative handmade goods at
Cavendish Square. Go to www.facebook.com/MadeInTheCape.
• 28-30 May The South Peninsula Handcraft Centre
holds a craft exhibition at the Civic Centre in Fish Hoek. View
embroidered, knitted and crocheted items, quilts, beadwork,
paper crafts, mosaics and so on. Entrance fee is R5 for adults.
GAUTENG • 12-13 May Sample and buy wines of

exceptional quality at the Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank
Wine Festival held at Inanda Club in Sandton from 5.30pm
to 9pm. Tickets cost R280 if bought at www.webtickets.co.za
and R320 at the door. For more information, go to www.
julietcullinan.co.za.
27 April to 3 May 2015 JOHANNESBURG & CAPE TOWN

The annual 6-23 May
Burning Man festival at
ys of The St Petersburg Ballet Theatre offers three classical ballets
AfrikaBurn is seven da performed with a full orchestra. At Montecasino in Johannesburg they will
and
art, music, performance perform Giselle,
creative experience. Don Quixote

and Swan Lake
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The theme this year is ‘th between 6 and 15
ace
gift’. The festival takes pl May, and they will
nkwa perform Swan Lake
at Stonehenge Farm, Ta at Artscape in Cape
sts
Town in the Karoo. It co Town between
.
between R641 and R929
19 and 23 May.
• Book at
• For more information, Computicket.
com.
go to www.afrikaburn.
Shop
LOCAL &SEASONAL • Open every Saturday evening, the
FORDSBURG NIGHT MARKET has stalls
selling Eastern-inspired jewellery, clothes,
incense, spices, Indian street foods,
sweetmeats and fresh sugar cane juice. It
IN SEASON IN MAY takes place in and around Mint Street at
Vegetables: beetroot, broccoli, the intersection of Albertina Sisulu Road,
Johannesburg. Entrance is free.
Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots,
cauliflower, celery, chives, courgettes,
• Attend an OPEN-AIR AUCTION every
Saturday at 8am in Krugersdorp in
cucumber, endive, gem squash, green Gauteng on the corner of Church and
beans, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, Fountain Streets. Bid on odds and ends
leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onion, including antiques, garden implements,
parsnips, peas, potatoes, pumpkin, furniture and enamel items – perfect for
upcycling and repurposing craft activities.
radishes, spinach, sweet peppers,
Call 082 921 8472 for more information.
sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips.
• At the VILLAGE MARKET in Montagu in
Fruit: avocados, bananas, Cape the Western Cape you can eat breakfast
gooseberries, guavas, lemons, and buy pickles, bread, olive oil, free-
oranges, pawpaws, pineapples. range meat, and more. You’ll also find
Herbs: bay leaves, fennel, marjoram, crafts, bric-a-brac and vintage items,
mint, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme. books and jewellery. Open between 8am
and 12.30pm every Saturday.
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3
Worker’s Day
4 5 7 8 9 10 Mother’s Day
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15-17 May – Franschhoek Literary Festival.
For more information, go to www.flf.co.za.
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to Work Day.
29-30 May – Gugulethu Wine Festival.
Go to www.gugulethuwinefestival.co.za.
Go to www.cellc. 29-31 May – Grand Designs Live, at the Coco-Cola Dome
co.za/girlchild. in Johannesburg. Go to www.granddesignslive.co.za.
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THINGS TO READ IN
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101cookbooks.com
Heidi Swanson is a San
ALL BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE AT EXCLUSIVE BOOKS OR WWW.KALAHARI.COM • PHOTOS: ED O’RILEY OR SUPPLIED • BUYER’S GUIDE ON PAGE 6
Francisco-based photo-
grapher and cookbook
author who likes to travel.
She built this site on the
premise that when you
CRAFT & LIFESTYLE FOOD FICTION own over 100 cookbooks,
Flowers & Borders A Boat, a Whale & a Walrus Lost & Found by Brooke Davis it is time to stop buying
by Maria Diaz (Metz, R155) by Renee Erickson and Jess (Hutchinson, R285) and start cooking. Her blog
This book contains 92 border Thomson (Sasquatch, R522) Millie Bird’s mother leaves chronicles her cookbook
and flower design charts for Erickson is a restaurateur her in a department store collection, one recipe at
cross-stitch enthusiasts of all in Seattle, but this is much and disappears. Agatha a time. But it has evolved
abilities. There is something more than a collection of and Karl, both in their 80s, since the early days and
for every taste, from bold professional recipes. Read set out with Millie to find she now also writes about
geometric patterns to soft about her and the produce her mom. They discover the recipes that intersect
flowers, garlands and corners. and people of the region, that the young can be wise, her life, her travels and her
Use them to decorate house- and cook simple yet elegant old age is not the same as everyday interests.
hold items or clothes, or for food from seasonally themed death, and breaking the
greeting cards and gift tags. menus, such as for a winter rules once in a while might frenchcountrycottage.net
brunch or summer birthday. be the key to a happy life. Courtney’s style is shabby
Creative Combinations by chic: French country with
Louise van Rooyen, Suzette Sweet by Sam Linsell Elizabeth is Missing by Emma a touch of cottage. She
Stephenson (Metz, R210) (Penguin RH, R250) Healey (Viking, R237) loves mixing rustic and
Gardening is every bit as Cakes, tarts, butters, muffins, Lately, Maud’s been getting elegant elements and
creative as painting flowers biscuits, bars, pastries, sauces, forgetful. She keeps buying believes there should be a
in watercolour. The creativity puddings, beverages, ice things she doesn’t need, chandelier in every room,
lies in bringing together creams, preserves, sorbets, forgets to drink the tea she’s and one hanging from
varied elements. This book mousses, scones – they’re made and writes notes to a tree if they are dining
gives you expert guidance all here, some with an adult remind herself of things. But alfresco. She started her
and shows you that a garden twist, like chocolate waffles she is determined to find blog as a place to immerse
is in essence a combination with bourbon butterscotch out what has happened to herself in design for a short
of shapes, textures, colours sauce. If you need to ease her friend, Elizabeth, and time each day and to share
and growth forms. Learn your conscience, the recipes what it has to do with the the renovations of their
how to combine plants for in one chapter include fruit. unsolved disappearance of house and guest cottage.
harmony, or for contrast. Simply yield to temptation. . . her sister years ago.
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PATCHWORK
car in.s mit h@ me dia 24. com
We went to the shops

to find you a selection
of the loveliest locally
designed textiles. 8
1 Flower Burst
(R495) from Design
Team. 2 Orla in Fog
(R495) from Skinny
laMinx. 3 Airborne 1
in Strelitzia (R495)
from Skinny laMinx.
4 Die Voortrekkers
(R90 for 60 x 60cm)
from Nostalgie
Textiles. 5 Indigo 2
Blue (R590) from
Handmade by Me.
6 Geofloral (R750)
from Room 13.
7 Khanga Trail
(R495) from Design
Team. 8 Grey
Beetle Lighthouse
(R450) from
Quagga Fabrics.
5
NOTE All prices
per metre, unless
otherwise stated.
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4 7
6
BUYER’S GUIDE ON PAGE 6
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11
10
9 Green Mint Chevron (R360) from Zana.
10 Orla in Lemon (R495) from Skinny
laMinx. 11 Moroccan Doilie (R90 for 60 x
60cm) from Nostalgie Textiles. 12 Roses
and Romance (R995) from Mitat. 13 Arc
Print (napkins from R100, table runners
13 from R325) from Damn Good Looking.
14 Origami Bird in Dirty Mint (R375) from
Artvraat. 15 Bokkie (price on request)
from Fabric Nation. 16 Oom Riaan op die
Kassie (R90 for 60 x 60cm) from Nostalgie
Textiles. 17 Swiss 02 (R360) from Zana.
18 Cloud Bird in Blue Sky (R495) from
Skinny laMinx 19 Flower Fields in Golden
Rod (R495) from Skinny laMinx. 20 Blue
Hadeda (R450) from Quagga Fabrics.
14 20
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18
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craft & décor
Are you tired of making do with what’s on offer and wish you
could just find what you really want? You’re not alone. And you can.
by TIMNA RUSSELL st ylist and décor CARIN SMITH
assistant ANNALIZE STREICHER photos ED O’RILEY
A t our creative consultancy,

where we help brands to
express themselves more creatively
customer in this way are that it
boosts sales and helps them to keep
up with consumer trends, and this
you have done your own research
you can send your imagined product
or idea to friends and family via
on virtual and real platforms, in turn helps them to plan their own Pinterest or Facebook to get their
we are finding that the trend of brand strategy for the next season. input. In the case of DIY, you will find
‘customisation’ – in other words And it differentiates them from their there are endless YouTube videos
being your own designer – is one of competitors. available on how to create a specific
the fastest growing trends in design. Brands can stay connected to product for your home.
In the past it was big industry and meet the specific needs of their We are even seeing consumers
leaders like Nike and Levi that were customers. Through this process collaborating online with other
associated with customisation. they engage on a more intimate people to co-create and share
However, many businesses are now level with the consumer and so build customised designs. What is
getting involved because of the loyal relationships. With customers important is that the customisation
popularity of this trend. One of my becoming more involved and is easy and simple for everyone to
favourite recent ‘create your own expressive you could say that, in a use; the design needs to be effortless
design’ examples was the Magnum sense, today’s customers are paving and enjoyable and the most
Pleasure pop-up store in Cavendish their own way. successful customisations are when
Square in Cape Town, where people With home décor, where we have the brands give a simple formula of
could design their own ice creams. to do with an intimate space, why how to personalise the product.
And fabric company Design Team would we not want to get more We are also becoming brands
offer patchwork pieces to customers personally involved? Instead of a ourselves and with social media
and urge them to post their designs collaboration of designers it’s a putting the focus on who we are, the
on Facebook. collaboration between you and your trend of wanting to tell the world
Customers are now encouraged own personal space. how unique and different we are is
to be the designer and put their These days the internet keeps us a growing one.
own twist on something such as globally connected. You don’t need
assembling and creating their own a personal decorator or to travel the
light fitting, as you can with Cape world to express yourself creatively. Timna Russell is a project
Town company Hoi P’loy. The key There are amazing social platforms manager at Platform Creative
benefits for brands involving the like Pinterest for inspiration and once Agency (Platformcreativeagency.com).
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craft & décor
Printed plates
Print your own designs on your dinner
plates for a personalised set of crockery.
Turn
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20 for
forthe
theinstructions.
instructions.
Runner (Antique Rose, R376 per metre)
from Biggie Best. Turquoise and pink place-
mats (R19,99 each) from Mr Price Home.
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Ensure you have the perfect wallpaper for your room by designing it yourself. For example,
combine free vector images of vintage roses with pictures of found items like tins and plates and arrange them against
a background in your favourite colour. Supply your printer with high resolution images that won’t distort or pixelate
when enlarged. Couch (price on request) from Casamento. Side table (R7 995) from Weylandts. Vase (R229) from
Country Road. Rug (R41 403) from Gonsenhauser’s Fine Rugs. Cushions (from left) graphic with sewn-on rose
(R495 undecorated; instructions on page 18) from Weylandts, cream floral (R299) from Soil Design, pink with flower
transfer (R79,99 undecorated; instructions on page 18) from Mr Price Home, dark floral (R495) from Mitat, pink (R549)
from Country Road, print (R230) from Sugar Tong Tong.
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Update a cushion by transferring
a floral print onto fabric and then
stitching it onto the front of the
cushion. Copy the picture onto transfer
paper and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions to iron it onto the fabric.
We did two transfers of a picture of
a vintage rose: one on a rectangle of
fabric that we sewed onto the cushion
with running stitch and the other that
we cut out around the outline and
sewed on with gold embroidery thread.
Prices of cushions on page 17.
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Copy vintage rose prints onto

paper from an old book and frame
them in similar frames. Hang them
on the wall to create your own
curated display of floral prints.
Chest of drawers (R3 800) from
Living Legends. Black print (R550)
from In Good Company. Small pink
frame (R249) from Country Road.
White frames (from R299 to R399)
from Country Road. Book (R415),
yellow water mister (R265) and
green watering can (R365) from
In Good Company.
craft & décor
by LIZEL CLOE TE your final design in TIFF format or as The transfer process
a layered PSD file to a screen printer The waterslide transfer paper works
who specialises in ceramic transfers. like the type used in ordinary craft
projects. Cut it out, soak it for a few
Make a set of your own plates to go The printing seconds in water until the printed
perfectly with the rest of your fine The printer will recommend whether layer starts to come away then slide it
crockery, or start a new business. your digital design is suitable for over a glazed plate. Discard the back
We did some investigation and CMYK half tones or spot colours layer and position the design on the
found a method that worked well for and will create a silkscreen positive plate. Press lightly with a sponge to
us. You will need glazed plates. There for the printing. A special screen is remove excess water or air bubbles,
are two parts to the process: printing made for each colour and the design then leave to dry for four to 24 hours.
the design on waterslide paper and is then printed with ink, colour on
then firing it onto the plate. For both colour, onto a type of waterslide The firing
processes you will need a specialist paper. It takes a few days, because Take the plate to someone with
(unless you have a kiln), but it’s worth each layer of ink must dry properly a potter’s kiln and have it fired at
it once you have your plates! before the next one can be printed. the correct temperature – 780oC is
The ink used is specially for ceramic recommended, but first do a trial run.
Your design and glass screen printing and can
You can draw or paint your own withstand high kiln temperatures. Salt and pepper pots
design, or use another design, as long After the last layer of colour the We painted the cute pots from Emvee
as you scan it in high resolution and pages are treated with a special Ceramics with ceramic paint that we
have it in a digital format. Decide how cover coat and are then ready to be bought there too. Don’t use a very wet
large you want to have the transferred onto your plates. brush, as the colour will be too light. If
design on your plates – NOTE The print order is a minimum you make a mistake, sand lightly, wipe
the printer will need of 50 pages. Expect to pay from R100 with a damp cloth and start again.
to know this. Take per page for a design similar to ours. Now have the painted pots fired.
Chair (R899,99) from

Mr Price Home.
Screen printing by
JT McMaster. Plates
provided and fired by
Emvee Ceramics.
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craft & décor
Y
ou hear the words ‘be-
spoke’ and ‘customised’
everywhere nowadays,
so how difficult is it to
design your own fabric, and
to have it printed? We wanted
something soft and feminine,
with colours that flow into
each other like a watercolour
painting, and we wanted at least
one vintage piece, of course.
Before you start thinking
about your design, first find
a place that can do the fabric
printing for you, and ask them
about the process they use.
We did what everyone does
these days: asked our friend
Google about a company in
Cape Town that uses fabric-
printing techniques such as
flatbed, rotary and panel. We
chose the flatbed technique,
which is done by hand, usually
employed for fashion and décor
items, and suitable for fabric
of short to medium length. So
you don’t have to print many
metres of fabric. However, you
will find that the more you print
the cheaper it becomes. And
remember, you pay once to
have the design converted and
made print-ready, and after that
you pay only for printing as the
design can be kept on record
for future use.
concept TERENA LE ROUX
fabric design DAL A WAT TS
projec ts KEVIN SWARTS
st yling CARIN SMITH
photos ED O’RILEY
Tired of looking for just the right fabric and not being able to find it?
We rose to the challenge of designing our own. You can too.
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biggest book of watercolour paper To make
that you can find (ours is A1 size). NOTE All seam allowances are 1,5cm.
There are several ways to design your Remember, whatever you paint will 1 Draft the pattern on page 30 onto
own fabric. You could use a single be repeated on a piece of fabric dressmaker’s graph paper. Before
beautiful photo that can be enlarged that is 150cm wide and several cutting the fabric, it is advisable
unchanged, you can use an element metres long (ours measures 5m). to test the fit of the bodice and
from a photo on a neutral background, Our flower patterns made it easy, one sleeve using an inexpensive
or you could paint or draw one of because all we needed to do was fabric of a similar weight. Adjust
your own. We used more than one make sure that all the flowers were the pattern if necessary and cut
technique and learnt many lessons in complete and didn’t ‘cut’ the edges the pieces.
the process. Hopefully you can benefit of the paper, as well as working 2 Mark and sew the darts on the front
from our mistakes! against a white background. Once and back bodice. Press the darts on
the painting has dried completely, the back towards the centre back
scan it and send it to the printers in and the two French darts on the
TIFF format. front downwards. Sew and press
the shoulder and side seams of
the bodice.
When you’re having fabric printed, 3 Sew and press the side seams of
always keep pattern repeats in mind. We designed our vintage roses on the skirt. Sew gathering stitches
The vintage-rose design for the dress a computer, using design software. along the waist seam and gather to
was originally placed on a painted We simply searched for beautiful fit the waist of the bodice. Pin and
background. But the moment we had images online and then played sew the skirt to the bodice.
the sample fabric printed, we could around with them, trying out 4 Measure and mark 55cm down
see that the beautiful brushstroke different designs. For one of these from the back neckline, along the
detail was disappearing and the lines designs, which ended up as our centre back seam. Sew the seam
of the pattern repeats were clearly wallpaper (on the facing page), we below the mark and press open.
visible. So we had to use a plain pink photographed old tins and plates Insert the zip into the top part of
background for a more uniform finish. and positioned them between the the seam.
It was the same for the fabric of the roses after cutting away (deep- 5 Cut and iron interfacing onto the
blouse. This time, to overcome the etching) the background using the facings. Sew the shoulder seams,
problem, we enlarged the design to same software as before. If you’re trim the seam allowances and press
its maximum size so that we could cut unsure of how to do this, or you open. Pin and sew the neck facing
the pattern from a single repeat. This don’t feel confident giving it a go, to the bodice, right sides together.
works for certain garments, but not for ask someone who’s artistic and who Trim and nip the seam allowance
larger items like curtains and bedlinen. knows the software. Remember before pressing the facing to the
that the same principles as before inside. Fold the centre back seam
– pattern repeats and complete allowances of the facings under
placement – apply here too. Once and slip stitch these to the zipper
We wanted to use percale but time you’re happy with the composition, tape by hand. Sew top stitching
was limited and when we couldn’t make a high-resolution PDF to send around the neckline, 2mm in from
get hold of it, we opted for 100% to the printers. the edge.
pure cotton. Alas, when we looked 6 Sew the underarm seams of the
at the printers’ proofs of our designs, sleeves and press. Sew a row of
they were dull and grey. So ask to see ease stitches between the notches
proofs before you buy your fabric and The dress fits the following on the sleeve heads along the
have it printed. The higher the thread measurements: bust – 88cm, stitchline. Pin the sleeves into
count, the brighter and clearer the waist – 68cm the armholes and draw the ease
print. The second time around, we stitches in until the sleeve heads fit
used percale with 200 thread count You will need the armholes. Sew the sleeves in
and the results were much better. • pattern on page 30 position. Overlock the lower edges
• dressmaker’s graph paper of the sleeves. Press and sew a
• 2,4m fabric (140cm width) 3cm-wide single-fold hem.
• matching sewing thread 7 Overlock the skirt hem. Press a
If you want to use watercolours • 20cm iron-on interfacing 1,5cm wide single-fold hem and
in your design, as we did, buy the • 55cm zip sew in place.
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• For this dress we used
our vintage-rose fabric.
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craft & décor
Fabric printed by
Imaterial
Textile Designers
& Printers
(imaterial.co.za).
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• The fabrics for both our
blouse and skirt were
painted with watercolours.
craft & décor
neckline seam. Press the facing to 3 Pin the centre back seam of
The blouse fits the following the inside of the blouse. the two back pieces, right sides
measurements: bust – 88cm, 4 Sew the underarm seams of the together. Measure 21,5cm along
waist – 68cm, hips – 93cm sleeves and press. Sew a row the seamline, down from the top
of ease stitches between the cut edge of the basque, and sew
You will need notches on the sleeve heads the seam below this point. Press
• pattern on page 28 along the stitchline. Pin the the seam open. Insert the zip
• dressmaker’s graph paper sleeves into the armholes and into the top part of the centre
• 1,25m fabric (140cm width) draw the ease stitches in until the back seam.
• matching sewing thread sleeve head fits the armholes. Sew 4 Pin and sew the side seams.
• 70cm iron-on interfacing the sleeves in position. Overlock Press to the back.
• six 12mm buttons the lower edges of the sleeves. 5 Iron the interfacing to the back
Press and sew a 3cm-wide single- of the waistband. Sew the two
To make fold hem. ends of the waistband, stopping
NOTE All seam allowances are 1,5cm. 5 Overlock the lower edge of the 1,5cm in from the cut edge.
1 Draft the pattern on page 28 onto blouse. Press and sew a 1cm-wide Trim the seam allowances, turn
dressmaker’s graph paper. Before single-fold hem. through to the right side and
cutting the blouse, it is advisable 6 Mark the position of the button- press. The waistband has 3cm
to test the fit of the bodice and holes on the centre front and extra length for an overlap. Pin
one sleeve using an inexpensive sew six 15mm buttonholes. Mark and sew the waistband to the
fabric of a similar weight. Adjust and sew the buttons onto the top edge of the skirt. Sew a
the pattern if necessary and cut opposite side. buttonhole on the overlapping
the pieces. end of the waistband and the
2 Mark and sew the darts on the button on the opposite end.
front and back bodice. Press the 6 Overlock the lower edge of the
darts on the back towards the The skirt fits the following skirt. Press and sew a 1,5cm-
centre back, the front waist darts measurements: waist – 68cm, wide single-fold hem.
towards the centre front and hips – 93cm
the two side seam bust darts
downwards. Sew and press the You will need
shoulder and side seams of • pattern on page 29 If you don’t feel up to computer
the bodice. • dressmaker’s graph paper design or painting you could
3 Cut and iron interfacing onto the • 1,6m fabric (140cm width) easily use a photo for your fabric
under collar. Pin the two collar • matching sewing thread printing. For our curtain fabric we
pieces, right sides together, and • 76 x 9cm iron-on interfacing bought a high-resolution image of
sew the outer edge. Trim and • 20cm zip a flower from an online stock photo
notch the seam allowance. Turn • one 15mm button supplier, then simply enlarged it
the collar through to the right side and positioned it in the centre of
and press. Sew top stitching 2mm To make the fabric. Once more, keep in mind
from the edge of the collar. Cut NOTE All seam allowances are 1,5cm. how the image will print on the
and iron the interfacing onto the 1 Draft the pattern on page 29 onto fabric and make sure the spacing
facings. Pin and sew the shoulder dressmaker’s graph paper and cut is the same on all sides of each
seams. Trim the seam allowances out the skirt panels. flower. This one too you can send
and press the seams open. First, 2 Pin the inverted box pleats in to the printers in TIFF format.
pin the collar to the neckline of position on the skirt front and
the blouse. Next, pin the facings back. Pin and sew the skirt • If you need dressmaker’s
over the collar. Sew the facing to sections to the corresponding graph paper, we are offering
the neckline and front edge of basque panels. Press the seam A1 sheets for R25 for three,
the blouse, right sides together. allowances towards the basque including postage. To order,
Trim the seam allowance and cut and sew top stitching 8mm in call 021 408 3040 or email
nips into the curved section of the from the seam. [email protected].
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• We used a flower photo for
the fabric for the curtain.
templates
BLOUSE PATTERN • If you need dressmaker’s graph paper, we are offering A1 sheets at R25 for three,
(page 26) including postage. To order, call 021 408 3040 or email [email protected]
• Download the patterns from idees.co.za
NOTE 1 square on the grid
represents 1 x 1 cm
Blouse back
Cut 1
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templates
(page 22)
how to
You will need • 72 x 39cm printed fabric • 72 x 39cm calico • matching sewing thread • 20m cotton cord (4mm)
• two circular cane handles (approximately 17cm in diameter) NOTE All seam allowances are 1,5cm.
1 2 3
Cut the cord into 20 x 1m lengths. Immediately below the row of lark’s Skip the first pair of cords and start
Fold each cord in half and tie 10 head knots, tie a row of square tying square knots with the second
to each of the cane handles with a knots using two pairs of cords for and third pairs, 5cm down. Use a
lark’s head knot. each knot. 5cm cardboard strip for spacing.
4 5 6
Finally, tie a third row of square When the macrame is complete, Open up a corner and pin the two
knots 5cm below the previous row, sew the bag. Fold the printed fabric layers with the side seam in the
starting with the first and second over, right sides together, with the centre. Sew across to form a boxed
pairs of cords. 39cm edges meeting at the top. Pin corner. Sew the second corner in
and sew the 36cm side seams. Cut the same way. Sew the calico lining
a 3 x 4,5cm rectangular piece from in the same way as the outer layer,
the two bottom corners, with the leaving an opening large enough
4,5cm side of the rectangle along for the handles to pass through in
the fold at the bottom of the fabric. the centre of one side seam.
7 8
Starting at a side seam, mark points with pins along the top edge of the bag, Place the outer bag inside the calico
4cm apart. Taking the cords in pairs, mark a point 6,5cm below the last row lining, right sides together. Pin and
of knots. Pin the first pair of cords next to a side seam, with the 6,5cm mark in sew the top edge. Turn to the right
line with the top edge of the bag. The second pair of cords is pinned at the side through the opening in the
first 4cm mark. Continue pinning the pairs, placing the last pair next to the lining’s side seam. Sew the opening.
opposite side seam. Once one side has been pinned, machine baste the cords Sew two rows of top stitching along
in position and trim the ends. Pin and baste the second side in the same way. the top edge to secure the cords.
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Use your own

fabric to make
yourself a lovely,
slightly retro
macrame bag.
Simply follow
our easy steps.
by KEVIN SWARTS
photos ED O’RILEY
Lifestyle
Dala Watts looks at what’s new
and interesting in the shops.
DO YOU KNOW OF A LOVELY NEW SHOP OR
BEAUTIFUL DÉCOR OR CRAFT RANGE THAT WE
SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? IF SO, EMAIL US AND WE
WILL CONSIDER FEATURING IT ON THIS PAGE.
ROMANCE IN THE AIR

Spoil your loved
one with a romantic These cushions with their graphic
weekend away. The patterns are from Sugar Tong Tong.
Belgrace boutique Designer Estee Smyly also screen
hotel between White prints the fabric. The cushions cost
River and Nelspruit in from R280. Find them at The Kalk Bay
Mpumalanga goes all Co-op, or online from sugartongtong.
out to make guests com. Estee is also on Facebook.
feel special. The décor
has a warm, European
feel. To find out more
go to their website,
belgrace.co.za, or call
076 539 0409.
Deer me Make your own stag trophy. In Good Company makes it easy
with these DIY kits that contain everything you need. They include the gorgeous
floral fabric, felt for the antlers, stuffing, sewing threads and a needle. They cost SPELL IT OUT
R475 each. Order them from ingoodcompany.co.za or visit their shop in Parkhurst, We found these blackboard tiles with
Johannesburg, or Claremont, Cape Town. their cute messages at Mosaic Works
in Montagu Gardens, Cape Town.
They cost from R25 each.
• Find out more on their website,
mosaicworks.co.za, or call
PHOTOS: SUPPLIED AND ED O’RILEY
082 552 5551.

These storage baskets are lovely enough to be part
of your décor. They are made from 100% cotton and
have a waterproof lining, which means you can even
put an indoor pot plant in them. They are available
from Love Milo (www.lovemilo.com) for R480 each.
EXTRA STORAGE
FOOD Try a new tea

Entertaining
Chaplon Tea was recently launched in South Africa.
The flavours include Full Moon (a blend of herbal and
green teas), Fruity Quince and Ceylon Single Estate.
Chaplon farms naturally and sustainably, and doesn’t
Louisa Holst looks at a use chemical pesticides or fertilisers. Find it in selected
stores, or go to www.chaplon.co.za to order online.
few fabulous food ideas.
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CHEESE WITH DISTINCTION

Add a piece of Montagnolo
Affine to your cheese platter
next time you entertain. It’s
a semi-soft, full-fat white
mould cheese,
marbled with blue
veins. It is melt-in-
the-mouth delicious
and is handcrafted
in Bavaria. Available
from selected
The new Sasko Quick Treats range makes preparing a snack
really easy. There are eight variants to choose from, including Woolworths stores
cheese and chives or vanilla muffins, scones and crumpets. Add nationwide.
just three ingredients to your Quick Treats mix and then bake.
• Available in supermarkets for approximately R12,99.
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Southerland Grenache Rosé 2014 (R60) is dry

and deliciously refreshing. Packed with berry
and red fruit aromas that follow through onto
the palate, it is ideal to serve with appetisers
or other light dishes. Enjoy now or mature for
the next two years.
FOOD AND WINE

Durbanville Hills Restaurant in Cape Town has embraced the
cooler weather by introducing a new five-course wine pairing
menu with scrumptious winter dishes like grilled venison loin
skewer and spiced orange crème caramel. Relax and enjoy
beautiful views and the wines that are carefully paired with
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food & entertaining
by LOUISA HOLST photos ED O’RILEY

st yling HANNES KOEGELENBERG
(recipe on page 41)
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Charcuterie is the craft of preserving

meat though salting, curing or
cooking. There is a huge trend back
to following traditional recipes
and producing really good quality
artisanal meat products. Try your
hand at making your own cured
meat at home, or look for it at your
local farmers’ market, butcher, deli or
selected supermarkets. Taste some
dry-cured wood-smoked bacon or
ask your butcher if he has a speciality
sausage or pâté for you to try.
• 200g crème fraîche or

sour cream
• grating of whole nutmeg
Serves: 4-6 • 50ml chopped fresh Italian parsley
Preparation time: 1 hour, • 125ml thinly sliced red onion
plus rising time • fresh rocket, to garnish
Baking time: 15 minutes
Oven temperature: 220oC 1 Dough Mix the flours, 2ml salt taste together. Preheat a baking
and the yeast together. Add 175ml tray in the oven.
Dough lukewarm water and the olive oil 3 Divide the dough into four or six
• 250g stoneground white and mix in. Knead by hand or use pieces and roll each piece out as
bread flour a food processor and knead until thinly as you can.
• 50g rye flour the mixture is smooth and leaves 4 Grease the preheated trays. Top
• 8ml instant dried yeast the sides of the bowl. Cover and with the dough.
• 15ml olive oil set aside to rise for an hour. 5 Spread with the crème fraîche
2 While it is rising, cook the mixture. Top with the potatoes
Topping potatoes in a little water until or mushrooms, onion and bacon.
• 6 baby potatoes, thinly sliced just tender. Drain and set aside. Bake in the hot oven for 12-15
(or use sliced mushrooms) Cut the bacon into large pieces. minutes or until golden and crisp.
• 250g proper bacon from your Mix the crème fraîche, nutmeg, Serve hot or cold. Garnish with
butcher or deli parsley and salt and pepper to fresh rocket.
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2 fi
Serves: 3
Preparation time: fi fi
Cooking time:
fi
fl
5 fi
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Smoked ingredients are hot.

Smoking is not only a preservation
method, but also a way to impart
delicious flavour to ingredients
from salt and cheese to vegetables Serves: 4
and meat. You can buy your own Preparation time: 30 minutes
smoker and experiment at home Cooking time: 20 minutes
or see what’s available in store. Oven temperature: grill
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• 6 fresh ripe tomatoes, digestive system is working well, uncovered for 20 minutes, until
sliced into three you will be healthier, feel better and all the ingredients are tender and
• olive oil have more energy. Try fermented cooked through. Add the spring
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped vegetables like kimchi or sauerkraut, onions and chilli if using. Serve
• fresh thyme sprigs fermented ice teas like kombucha, or garnished with fresh coriander
• handful of fresh basil, plus the milky drink kefir. and with extra kimchi on the side.
extra to garnish NOTE Kimchi is a Korean speciality
• 5ml red wine vinegar made from fermented cabbage
• sugar (or other vegetables) and daikon
• 3ml smoked paprika radish, and flavoured with garlic
• 400g pasta of your choice and chillies. You can find it at Asian
• 200g cherry tomatoes, shops. It can be used as a condiment
roughly chopped with Asian-style dishes or added to
• handful of black olives, pitted braised or baked dishes for extra
• 300ml thinly sliced smoked flavour. In South Korea it is served as
mozzarella cheese Serves: 4 a side dish at every meal.
Preparation time: 30 minutes,
1 Place the sliced tomatoes on a plus marinating time
baking tray, cut side up. Drizzle Cooking time: 30 minutes
with olive oil. Season with salt and Gone are the days when cauliflower
pepper. Cook under a hot grill • 8 chicken thighs, skinned and was only eaten with a cheese sauce.
until they have started to blacken. deboned Now we roast it, fry it, mash it, chop
Remove from the oven. • 2 cloves garlic, crushed it and eat it raw. It’s the ‘low carb’
2 Transfer to a food processor and • 5ml grated ginger alternative to rice, couscous, mashed
blend until smooth. • 15ml sesame oil potato and even pizza bases. It’s so
3 Heat a little olive oil in a saucepan. • 10ml brown sugar versatile and its flavour complements
Add the garlic, thyme and basil • 30ml soy sauce meat and chicken, and it can also
and sauté for a few minutes, • 15ml mirin rice wine (optional) replace the protein in some dishes.
then add the puréed tomatoes, • 1 onion, chopped
vinegar, a pinch of sugar and the • 400g cubed butternut
paprika and simmer together for • 1 green apple, cubed
10 minutes. Remove the thyme. • 250ml prepared chicken stock
4 Meanwhile, cook the pasta until • 125ml chopped kimchi, plus extra
al dente, then drain. for serving
5 Add the cherry tomatoes and • 4 spring onions, sliced
olives to the pasta sauce. Spoon • 1 red chilli, chopped (optional) Serves: 4-6
onto the cooked pasta. • fresh coriander, to serve Preparation time: 45 minutes
6 Serve topped with the sliced Cooking time: 40 minutes
smoked cheese, garnished with 1 Fold each chicken thigh over and Oven temperature: 200oC
extra basil. secure it with a thin kebab stick.
2 Mix the garlic, ginger, sesame • 60ml olive oil
oil, sugar, soy sauce and mirin (if • 6 cloves garlic, sliced
using) together and pour over the • 1 sprig fresh thyme
chicken pieces. Leave to marinate • 2ml dried origanum
Fermented foods are trendy for 30 minutes. • 5ml dried basil
because the fermentation process 3 Put the onion, butternut and • 1 piece of lemon peel
produces probiotics. We now know apple into a casserole dish. Put the • 2 medium-sized cauliflower heads
that these probiotics are really chicken pieces on top. Pour in the • Maldon salt
good for the body and help support stock and cover the dish. Bake in a • 100ml freshly grated
the digestion, are important for preheated oven for 15 minutes. Parmesan cheese
the synthesis of vitamins and help 4 Remove from the oven. Add the • 30ml freshly chopped
improve the immune system. If your kimchi and continue to bake Italian parsely
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1 Heat the olive oil in a small the leaves. Cut the cauliflower the pieces of cauliflower
saucepan along with the garlic, lengthways into slices about and sprinkle with the
herbs and lemon peel. Keep the 5mm thick. Parmesan and then roast
heat at medium and if it gets 3 Place the slices onto lined baking for a further 15-20 minutes
too hot, reduce it. Heat for five trays in a single layer. or until tender.
minutes, then remove from the 4 Strain the olive oil and drizzle over 6 Remove from the
heat and set aside for half an hour the cauliflower slices. Season with oven, sprinkle with the
for the flavours to infuse. salt flakes and plenty of freshly parsley and serve hot.
2 Use a long, sharp knife to slice ground black pepper. Roast in a This dish makes a great
the cauliflower in half lengthways preheated oven for 20 minutes. accompaniment to roast
and remove the core. Remove 5 Remove from the oven, turn over meat, especially lamb.
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Wall-mounted shelf (R295),
Marie Antoinette figurine
(R550), rose milk jug (R220),
sugar bowl with teaspoon
(R200), pewter milk jug
(R200), lace collar (R25),
crystal light (R950), ornate
table (R3 000) and tea set
with gold detail (R1 000) from
Plan B Vintage. Pink teacup
and saucer and cake stands
hired from My Pretty Vintage.
by LOUISA HOLST photos ED O’RILEY st yling and craf ts HANNES KOEGELENBERG
Celebrate a special occasion with this

decadent spread of sweet delights inspired
by French style icon Marie Antoinette.
Let Marie Antoinette’s lavish style be your inspiration for this

decadent tea. Combine a mixture of French-style crockery with black lace,
floaty feather boas and tongue-in-cheek pictures to create the look.
We did everything in soft shades of pink and white with a few splashes
of black and gold here and there. With the scene set, all that remains
is to fill the tea table with delicious French treats.
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• 1 batch of sweet pastry
(see fruit tart recipe on page 48)
Filling
• 1 can condensed milk
• juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 2 large egg yolks
• 200ml canned or frozen (thawed)
black cherries, drained
Topping
• 4 large egg whites
• 225g castor sugar
• edible gold dust
2 fi
3 Topping
Makes: fi
Preparation time:
Baking time:
Oven temperature:
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7 Pipe cream into each éclair.
Add a few berries to each one.
Spread chocolate over the top
of the éclairs and decorate with
silver and gold balls and fresh rose
petals. Dust with icing sugar.
Serve immediately.
Makes: 18-20
Preparation time: 1 hour
Oven temperature: 200oC Copy the crown template on
page 53 onto cardboard
• 85g (90ml) butter and cut it out. Stick a pretty
• 110g (185ml) cake flour hatpin onto the back with
• 3 large eggs a piece of adhesive tape
• 100g white chocolate, broken and press the pin into
into pieces the éclair.
• pink food colouring (preferably
powdered food colouring)
• 250ml cream
• 5ml rose water
• handful of mixed berries
• silver and gold balls, to decorate
• fresh rose petals, to decorate
• icing sugar, for dusting
1 Heat 200ml water and the butter

together in a saucepan. As soon
as the water begins to simmer
and the butter has melted, stir in
the flour all at once.
2 Add a pinch of salt and stir until
the mixture leaves the sides of the
pan. Set aside to cool slightly.
3 Beat the eggs in a little at a time
until the mixture is soft, shiny and
has a dropping consistency.
4 Pipe 10-12cm lines of the mixture
onto a greased and lined baking
tray. Leave space between them.
Bake in a preheated oven for
10 minutes, then reduce the heat
to 160oC and bake for a further
10 minutes or until golden and
crisp. Remove from the oven and
slice each one open to allow the
steam to escape. Set aside to cool
completely on baking racks.
5 Put the chocolate in a bowl over a
saucepan of simmering water and
allow to melt. Stir until smooth.
Add a little pink food colouring.
Set aside to cool.
6 Filling Whip the cream until stiff
and fold in the rose water.
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Filling
• 50ml butter, melted
• 70g (80ml) castor sugar
• 50g toasted flaked almonds
• fresh fruit of your choice (we
used baby figs, plums and
seedless grapes)
• strawberry or raspberry jam
1 Put the butter and the flour into a

food processor and process until
the mixture resembles coarse
breadcrumbs. Add the sugar.
2 While the processor is running,
add the egg. If the mixture seems
too dry, add a little cold water.
Makes: 10-12 Process until the mixture forms a
Preparation time: 1 hour, ball. Cover the dough with plastic
plus refrigeration time wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Baking time: 40 minutes 3 Allow the dough to come to room
Oven temperature: 190oC temperature, then roll it out onto
a lightly floured surface.
Sweet pastry 4 Cut out into circles or shapes big
• 125g (135ml) cold butter, cut enough to line the tart tins that
into cubes you are going to use. Grease the
• 250g (415ml) cake flour tart tins and then press the pastry
• 100g (115ml) castor sugar into the bases. Prick the base with
• 1 large egg a fork. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Bake blind in a preheated oven for
10 minutes.
5 Filling Mix the melted butter with
the castor sugar. Brush half of it
over the base of the pastry shells
and scatter with a few nuts.
6 Slice the fruit and fill the pastry
cases with the slices. Drizzle with
the remaining butter and sugar
mixture. Bake in a preheated oven
for 20-30 minutes until the fruit
is tender.
7 Heat the jam in the microwave for
a few minutes until runny. Brush
over the fruit slices in each tart
when they come out of the oven.
Scatter with the remaining nuts.
Cool and serve.
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Makes: 4
Preparation time: 1 hour
Oven temperature: 180oC
• 300g (550ml) cake flour

• 5ml baking powder
• 125g (135ml) butter
• 400g (470ml) sugar
• 125ml canola or sunflower oil
• 50g (155ml) cocoa powder
• 2 extra large eggs
• 125ml natural yoghurt
Icing
• 100g (110ml) soft butter
• 220g (425ml) icing sugar
• 20ml milk
• pink food colouring
• paper corsets, to decorate
• cake sprinkles, to decorate
• candyfloss, to decorate
1 Grease and line a 30 x 35cm

baking tin. Sift together the flour,
baking powder and a pinch of salt.
2 Heat the butter, sugar, oil, cocoa
and 250ml water in a saucepan.
Bring to the boil, stir well and then
remove from the heat and set
aside to cool. Once cooled, stir in
the flour mixture.
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3 Beat the eggs and yoghurt cloth. Set aside to rise for an hour
together and fold into the cake or until doubled in size.
mixture. Spoon into the prepared 4 Knead down lightly and then roll
pan and bake in a preheated oven out to 2cm thickness. Use a small
for 30 minutes, or until a skewer round cutter to cut out rounds
inserted comes out clean. Set Makes: about 30 small doughnuts from the dough. Transfer carefully
aside to cool completely. Preparation time: 11/2 hours, to a lined baking tray and allow to
4 Icing Beat the butter until creamy. plus rising time rise until doubled in size. Deep-fry
Stir in the icing sugar and milk and Cooking time: about 30 minutes in hot oil until golden brown. Set
beat for about three minutes until aside to drain on absorbent paper.
smooth and light. Stir in a few • 125ml milk 5 Filling Bring the milk to the boil.
drops of pink food colouring. • 60g (65ml) butter Remove from the heat.
5 Use a round cookie cutter or a • 385g (710ml) cake flour 6 Beat the sugar and yolks together
food ring and cut eight rounds • 45g (55ml) sugar until thick. Whisk in the flour.
from the cake. Sandwich two • 2ml salt 7 Whisk the hot milk into the egg
circles together with icing. Repeat • 7g instant dried yeast yolk mixture, adding it in a steady
with the other circles so you have • 1 large egg, beaten stream. Return to the saucepan
four small cakes. Spread the top of • sunflower oil, for deep-frying and heat, whisking constantly.
each one with the remaining icing. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thick
6 Make corsets for the cakes (see Filling and soft. Add the vanilla extract.
below) and wrap them around • 335ml milk Set aside to cool.
each cake. Just before serving, • 65g (75ml) castor sugar, plus 8 Pipe the filling into the middle
add a few sprinkles and pile a ball extra for dipping of each doughnut or cut the
of candyfloss on top of each cake • 4 large egg yolks doughnuts open and spoon in
to decorate it. • 30ml cake flour the filling.
• 3ml vanilla extract 9 Brush a little warmed honey onto
• about 100ml honey, warmed each doughnut and dip into the
extra sugar. Use a blowtorch to
Make our chocolate and candyfloss 1 Heat the milk, butter and 60ml melt the sugar and create a brûlée
cakes and dress them in French water together until the butter topping. Serve immediately.
corsets. Copy the corset template has melted. Cool until lukewarm.
on page 53 onto white paper in the 2 Sift the flour into a bowl and add
desired size and cut it out. Punch a the sugar, salt and yeast. Make a
row of holes in the sides as indicated well in the centre and pour in the
on the template. Cut a strip of gold lukewarm liquid. Stir in the egg,
paper to fit around the cake and then continue stirring, gradually
stick the ends together with double- drawing in the dry ingredients
sided adhesive tape. Wrap the corset from the sides until the mixture
around the cake, lace a thin black forms a ball. Add a bit more flour
satin ribbon through the holes and if needed.
tie the ends in a bow. 3 Knead for eight minutes, then
place in a lightly greased bowl
and cover loosely with a damp
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Crème brûlée
doughnuts
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3 Beat the egg whites until stiff,
continue whisking and add the
syrup in a steady stream. Add
Makes: 10-12 individual mousses 30ml water to the gelatine and To make layered puddings, use two
Preparation time: 1 hour, plus allow to stand for five minutes, different types of berries. Divide
setting time then melt in the microwave for the mixture in half and add 70ml of
Cooking time: 8 minutes a few seconds. Add a little fruit one type of berry purée to one half
purée to the gelatine, then stir the and 70ml of another type to the
• 125g fresh berries of your choice gelatine into the remaining fruit other half. Half-fill the moulds with
• 220g (250ml) castor sugar purée. Fold in the yoghurt and one type and refrigerate for 20-30
• 4 egg whites then the cream and lastly fold in minutes until almost set. Top with
• 20g gelatine the egg white mixture. the other type of berry mousse. You
• 150ml yoghurt 4 Pour into moulds and place in the can also prepare a packet of berry or
• 150ml cream fridge to set overnight. Dip the cherry flavoured jelly (but use 100ml
• whipped cream and extra berries, moulds into hot water for a few less water than specified on the box)
to decorate seconds and then unmould onto and layer the mousse with the jelly.
serving platters. Decorate with Use a combination of different size
1 Purée the berries in a liquidiser whipped cream and fresh berries. moulds so you can make multi-layer
along with 30ml of the castor puddings by stacking the smaller
sugar and 30ml water. Strain and ones on top of the larger ones.
set aside.
2 Heat the remaining castor sugar
and 250ml water together in a
saucepan. Simmer over a medium Use our Marie Antoinette portrait
heat for eight minutes. Remove alongside to make placemats or
from the heat. other paper decorations.
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Placemat
Éclair decorations
Cake corsets
how to
1 2
You will need

• cake covered in butter icing
• measuring tape
• fondant icing in the colour of Measure the top of the cake and Roll out the fondant to the desired
your choice mark the centre. Draw lines on thickness. Ours is thin. Cut the
• rolling pin top dividing the cake into 12- edges straight with a pizza wheel
• cutting mat (optional) 16 segments. You will use these – the fondant must be longer than
• pizza wheel or small sharp knife lines to guide you when you start the length you measured earlier.
• ruler placing the fondant. Measure If you don’t have a cutting mat, roll
• plastic sleeve the length from the centre to the out the fondant on a surface dusted
• damp cloth bottom of the cake to determine with cornflour. The fondant will dry
• strip of greaseproof paper how long the pleats must be. out quicker with this method.
3 4 5
Use a ruler to measure strips of Place the fondant triangles Place a strip of greaseproof paper
fondant, marking them on both between two pieces of plastic, such onto the cake at the centre line.
long sides. Our strips are 5cm wide. as a plastic sleeve cut open at the Place the first strip of fondant over
Cut each strip diagonally to form sides. Cover with a damp cloth to the edge of the paper. Use a little
two long triangles. prevent the fondant drying out. water to stick it down if necessary.
6 7 8
Continue sticking on the fondant Once you reach the greaseproof Cut the excess fondant off the
pieces, overlapping them slightly paper, carefully lift the first fondant top and around the bottom. Stick
over the previous piece. Make sure piece and remove the paper. a flower over the joins at the top
the bottom right-hand corner of Carefully stick on the last few and finish it off with pretty ribbon
the strip is flush with the cake and strips, inserting the bottom edge around the bottom, if you prefer.
curve the fondant along the edge underneath the first piece. Use a
of the previous piece up to the top. little water to stick the first piece
down over the last pieces.
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We show you
how to make
a fashion
statement with
a cake covered
in flowing
fondant pleats.
by TANI KIRSTEN
photos ED O’RILEY
May 2015 IDEAS 55

craft & décor
What better way to

see your reflection
in the mirror in the
morning? And it’s
perfect for taking
a quick selfie.
by LIZEL CLOE TE photo ED O’RILEY st yling CARIN SMITH
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A beautiful handmade gift will always

remind your mother just how special
she is to you. Follow our easy steps to
transfer a photo onto canvas for her.
(Instructions on page 58)
FACING PAGE This is a quick and easy, fun idea. Use our crown or design your own. Draw the crown’s
mirror image onto the back of a piece of pink self-adhesive vinyl and cut it out. If you prefer a design with
more detail, you can have it laser cut at a place that specialises in this. Wipe the mirror clean – you can
remove any greasiness with white vinegar – and make sure it is dry. Position the crown on the mirror so
that it looks as if it is on your head when you look in the mirror and then stick it down as you pull off the
back layer. Have a soft, dry cloth on hand so you can rub out any air bubbles.
Self-adhesive vinyl from Maizey. Chandelier (R5 000) from

Onsite Gallery. Calligraphy print (R500) from In Good
Company. Mirror in white frame (R69,99) from Mr Price Home.
Photo for project: iStock. Model: Laura from Max Models. Top
(R2 199) from Ronald Sassoon. Necklace (R369) from Aldo.
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how to
1 2
You will need

• printed photo (see step 1)
• block-mounted canvas
• acrylic gel medium
• modge podge or craft varnish Choose a black-and-white or colour Paint a generous coat of acrylic gel
• craft brush photo and use your computer’s medium evenly over the canvas –
• cloth ‘flip’ function to turn it into a mirror we used Dala Acrylic Gel Medium.
image. Print out the photo on a
laser printer (not an inkjet printer) TIP If you are unsure of how much
GOOD IDEA according to the size of your gel medium you need to apply,
Use the same technique to canvas. Ours is A4 size. Cut away you can first do a trial run on a
transfer a photograph onto the white border around the photo, surface other than your canvas.
wood or ordinary cardboard. if your prefer.
3 4 5
Place your photo onto the canvas When the picture is dry, place a wet Dip your finger into a bowl of water
with the printed side facing cloth over it and leave it there for and rub lightly over the paper so
downwards and rub out any air about 15-20 minutes. The paper that it comes off. Don’t press too
bubbles or creases from the middle will absorb the water and the photo hard and keep rubbing with your
outwards. Take care not to tear will start to become visible. Remove wet finger until there is no longer a
the paper. Wipe away any gel that the cloth once the whole photo is white paper layer over the canvas
seeps out at the edges. Leave it visible and the paper is wet. and only the ink layer remains.
to dry for at least three hours but Leave it to dry properly before you
preferably overnight. TIP The cloth must be soaked with finish it off as you prefer and seal
water but not dripping. it with modge podge or a suitable
varnish. We also drew on a crown
with a gold pen, specially for Mom.
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BUY MAY NOW WITH:

• May birthday calendar.
• Label designs.
• A variety of notepaper.
If you don’t have them
yet and want a complete
birthday calendar, buy the
January, February, March
and April parcels too.
The parcels cost R15 each.

Go to ideasmarket.co.za
to click through to our online shop.
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by LIZEL CLOE TE stitchcraf t KEVIN SWARTS

photos ED O’RILEY st yling CARIN SMITH
Mirror (R1 600) from

Mr Price Home.
Flamingo print in
copper frame (R75)
and round picture
with quote (R490) from
Abode. Vase on floor
(R1 149,83) from Kartell.
Gold-leafing equipment
from The Deckle Edge.
Paint: Dulux Party
Surprises 90RR 69 /101.
We gave a well-used rocking chair a new,

modern look with gold leaf and tie-dye cushions.
Dry it properly. If you prefer, you can booklet, let a sheet of gold leaf
paint an undercoat over the metal slide out from between the tissue
Whether you choose gold, silver or before you apply the gold leaf. paper and fall lightly onto the
copper, your chair will definitely look area you are gilding – you can use
more luxurious with its shiny new BASIC METHOD a soft brush to make this easier.
coating. Apply the metal leaf before Don’t try to move the gold leaf
you reupholster the chair. You will need once it has touched the size as it
• gold leaf will tear.
PREPARATION • water-based gilding glue (size) TIP Wear cotton or vinyl gloves or
Prepare your chair as follows for • good quality, soft brushes (that rub baby powder over your hands to
the different materials. won’t shed bristles) make sure the gold leaf doesn’t stick
• sponge brush to you. It’s also a good idea to cut
GLASS AND PLASTIC Make the booklet into smaller pieces with
sure the item of furniture is dust To make scissors before you start working,
and grease-free by washing it with 1 Prepare the chair according to the especially for rounded items.
lukewarm vinegar water. Dry it instructions alongside.
properly. You can now apply the gold 2 Use your sponge brush to apply 5 Rub the gold leaf with a soft brush
leaf directly to the surface. size in even strokes over the to smooth it and then move on
whole area where you want to to the next area. Allow the gold
WOOD You can also apply gold start gilding. Make sure that the leaf sheets to overlap slightly and
leaf directly onto wood, but once size doesn’t form tears or droplets continue until everything has
again make sure the surface is dust in the grooves. been covered in gold leaf.
and grease-free, and dry. Wipe off TIP You can also use a good quality 6 Wipe off all the loose pieces of
dust with a damp cloth that you have water-based glue like wood glue. gold leaf with the soft brush. If
dipped in a sugar soap solution. If you Dilute it with water to make it milky. there are corners or grooves that
want to paint the item of furniture are still uncovered, you can rub
beforehand, first apply a universal 3 Wait about 20 minutes until the the loose bits into them. Smooth
undercoat and then paint it in the size is tacky and transparent. Press the gold leaf down properly with
colour of your choice. it lightly with your knuckle to test a sponge brush, but work carefully
it. Don’t use your fingertips as this so you don’t scratch it off.
METAL If there is any rust on the could result in the gold leaf not TIP You can seal the gold leaf with a
metal, you should first remove it with sticking properly and the mark suitable varnish, if you prefer. Paint
fine sandpaper. Wipe away the dust will show through the gold leaf. on two or three coats and leave
and wash the surface with lukewarm 4 Work in a place where there are each coat to dry properly – follow
vinegar water to remove any grease. no draughts. Open your gold leaf the manufacturer’s instructions.
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This traditional technique of colouring fabric with interesting patterns is once
again a huge fashion trend. We chose modern stripes, but you can tie the
fabric in all sorts of different ways to create a variety of effects. You will need • tie-dyed fabric
• contrasting piping • matching
You will need • fabric • fabric dye • elastic bands or twine upholstery thread • hardboard
• high-loft batting • hot glue and
glue gun • paper, ruler and pencil
1 2 (optional)
To make
1 Unpick the original cushion cover
and use the pieces to cut the panels
of the new cover. Alternatively,
measure the panels of the cover and
draft a pattern on paper. Remember
to add seam allowances to the paper
patterns before cutting the panels.
2 If there is more than one side
panel, sew these first. Tack the
piping to the top and bottom seam
allowances of the side panel. Next,
sew the top panel to the side panel.
Place the fabric on a flat surface. Using rubber bands or twine, tie Finally, sew the bottom panel,
Starting at the edge, gather the sections along the length of the leaving an opening large enough for
fabric into small lengthwise folds. gathered fabric, spacing them a few the cushion inner to fit through. Pin
centimetres apart. Ensure that each and sew up the opening by hand
rubber band is wrapped tightly with slip stitches, using a double
to prevent the dye from seeping length of thread.
under it and into the fabric. 3 To make a new, softer backrest, cut
a piece of hardboard to fit. Cut a
3 4 piece of batting the same size as the
hardboard, as well as an additional
three layers of batting, each 5cm
smaller than the previous one. Place
the four layers of batting on top of
the hardboard, with the smallest
one at the bottom, and glue the
edges of the largest piece to the
hardboard. With a piece of fabric
20cm larger than the backrest, cover
the batting and glue the fabric to
the back of the hardboard. Laundry
pegs are useful here to help hold
the fabric in position. Next, glue
the piping along the edge of the
Dye the fabric according to the Leave the fabric to dry completely backrest. Finally, cut a piece of fabric
instructions provided with the dye. before removing the rubber bands. 5cm larger than the backrest. Attach
Rinse the fabric until the water Should the ties be removed too this piece to the rear of the backrest,
runs clear. soon, there is a risk of the dye folding the cut edges under before
flowing into the tied-off sections gluing it in position.
of the fabric. 4 Glue the backrest in position on the
chair using a hot glue gun.
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assistant ANNALIZE STREICHER
Embrace a more grown-up pink to create

a peaceful and restful space in your home.
(facing page) Play with contrasting colours to complement your pink canvas. Light
green and blue are colours that work well with pink, and gold is also a good option.
Couch (R5 900) and cushion (R450) from Space For Life. ‘M’ light (R599,95) from
Typo. ‘O’ letter (R65) from Onsite Gallery. Horse print (R315) from Essie Letterpress.
Gold leather cut framed artwork (R6 840) from Imagenius. White frame with quote
and ornate frame with pinboard and pink rose (R69,99 each) from Mr Price Home.
Laser-cut quote (R100) from Elsje Designs. Small protea picture (R140) from Abode.
Flamingo (R75) from Elke Designs. Rug (R6 800) from Gonsenhauser’s Fine Rugs.
Play around with different paint

techniques to update your space. Start
by painting a solid pink colour and then
roughly paint a white block over the
pink. Use this white block as the focus
area for hanging your pictures.
Chandelier (R6 999) from Smileys
At Home. Ceiling rose (R1 200)
from Onsite Gallery. Pink notebook
(R149,95) from Typo. Purple book
(R220) from Marigold.
Paint colour: Party Surprise 5

90RR 69 /101 from Dulux
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Add a modern
touch to your pink interior by
having your own rug printed.
We printed a rose but you can
have any design printed that you
wish. The printers will probably
advise you to go for darker
colours when printing on a rug,
as the colours will last longer and
the rug won’t show the dirt as
much as a lighter one.
Rug (R2 845) printed by Robert
Thomson. Velvet cushion (R299)
from @home. Light pink cushion
(R29,99) from Mr Price Home.
Rose picture: Gallo Images/
gettyimages.com.
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Use light pink as the base colour in your home and then
introduce different shades as well as some black to make it look
more grown-up. A few vintage pieces will also add to this look.
Wardrobe (R7 500) from Living Legends. Milk-can stool
(R1 990) from Recreate. Dressmaker’s dummy (R665,99) from
Mr Price Home. Dress (R445) from The Space.
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Flowers are an instant way

of introducing a touch of pink in your home.
Rose gold vase (R299,95 for four), large white vase
(R199,95) and bottle with lace (R199,99 for four) from
Typo. Jug (R240) from Fidders. Large glass vase (R195)
and small glass vase (R85) from Weylandts. Ceramic
studded pink vases (R220 each) and white vase with
pink print (R280) from Lisa Firer at Marigold.
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by ELSA KRÜGER st yling CARIN SMITH photos ED O’RILEY
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The smoky look for eyes remains sexy
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perfect smoky eyes. especially kind to older skin and gives
Don’t be shy with the black kohl it a youthful glow. Clinique Chubby
pencil and dark eyeshadow. You Stick Cheek Colour Balm (R260) is
can always wash it off if you don’t a new favourite of mine. One of the
feel comfortable with the end result. most beautiful blushers I’ve ever seen
Eyeliner is the secret to this look, and is Chanel Jardin de Chanel Blush
the new ink eyeliners make your task Camélia Rosé (R665), and I also love
especially easy. the new YSL Blush Volupté Heart
Most women won’t leave home of Light Powder Blush No. 2 (R560);
without mascara, and with good Gosh Multicolour Blush in 50 Pink Pie
reason. Mascara is like a magic wand (R110) and L’Oréal Le Blush in 200
– it immediately gives you a ‘face’. Golden Amber (R169,95).
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BLOOD-RED LIPS ARE TRUE CLASSICS experiment with Essence Lipstick Your hands, and nowadays especially
– WHAT COULD BE MORE TIMELESS? in 04 On the Catwalk (R44,50) and your nails, say a lot about you. Nails
It’s a look that spans all ages, cultures Wet n Wild in Cinnamon Spice have become accessories along the
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figures like Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn fuchsia like Estée Lauder Pure bag, because they round off your
Monroe, Paloma Picasso, Eva Color Velvet Lipstick in Fuchsia appearance and demonstrate that
Perón, Coco Chanel and Madonna Velvet (R295) and L’Oréal Lip you’re on top of the latest trends.
– each with their trademark red lips, Lacquer in 401 Fuchsia Drama
beguiling and alluring, suggesting (R295), or a soft pink nude like
confidence, femininity and chutzpah. L’Oréal Color Riche Matte in 130
There’s a tone of red for every Androgyne (R154,95), Avon Ultra
complexion. I always thought that Colour Indulgence Lipstick SPF15 MARSALA is the red-hot
red doesn’t work for me, but to my in Honey Flower (R139,95) and fashion colour of the year. Shades
surprise, the older I get (and the duller Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour 24 of this beautiful wine-red go with
my complexion!), the more attractive Hrs in 024 Stay Cheerful (R129,95). just about any complexion, and
red lips are becoming. Make-up artists Make sure your lipstick looks come in everything from salmon
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eyes, and a red mouth therefore not one that’s darker than your to the pink side of the spectrum,
adds an instant splash of vibrant lipstick. A lipliner makes your lips which is easier to use and
colour, giving life to your face if it was appear fuller and your lip colour flatters most women.
perhaps looking a little washed out. It more refined. Try Gosh Velvet
also makes your eyes appear brighter Touch Lipliner in 002 Antique
and livelier. Go on, try it and you’ll see! Rose (R95) or Essence Lipliner in
Experiment to find the shade of 05 Soft Berry (R18,95).
red that works for you – it’s fun. Try Of course, no lipstick will look
Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge in 134 Idole good on dry, neglected lips. Use lip
(R325); Maybelline Bold Matte in MAT balm every day to soothe the
5 (R144,95); and Clarins Rouge Éclat delicate skin and keep your
Satin Finish Age-Defying Lipstick in lips plump and moist. Try
20 Red Fuchsia (R270). the new Clarins Joli Baume
If a red mouth feels a little too Daily Energizer Lovely Lip
dramatic for everyday wear, then Balm (R165), a classic in the
3
why not go for the pink rosebud making, which nourishes and
look? Try the lighter shades in repairs, making your lips look
the marsala colour spectrum and plumper and fuller.
5
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Collection in 133 Velvet Prune and 2 132 Duchess Rose
(R65 each) 3 Nails Inc London Notting Hill Gate and
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Nail Polish in 16L21Q (R109,95)
For more beauty 2

advice from Elsa Krüger,
go to her beauty blog at 4
mooipraatjies.com.
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COCO CHANEL
For Coco, a well put together look meant straight lines, the little black dress,
tweed and wool suits with pencil skirts and layers of pearls and chains.
Update this style by mixing a cream tweed-look jacket with a black wool skirt.
And remember, as she said: ‘A good woman with good shoes is never ugly.’
Jacket (R1 199) and top (R459) from Zara. Skirt (R1 500) from Kat van Duinen.
Faux pearls (R169,99) and bracelets (R299 for a pack of five) from Accessorize.
Pearls with chain (R69,99) from Mr Price.
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GRACE KELLY
To emulate her style, try feminine dresses with tailored
tops and calf-skimming skirts nipped at the waist.
Top (R499) and skirt (R1 899) from Habits. Tulle skirt
worn under the black skirt (R5 500) from Elbeth Gillis.
Earrings (R250) from Lulu Belle.
by CARIN SMITH assistant ANNALIZE STREICHER

photos ED O’RILEY
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. We stole a few secrets

that have stood the test of time from our favourite fashion icons.
fashion
JACKIE ONASSIS
Embrace simple
silhouettes in a classic
colour. Look for perfect
tailoring and always wear
oversized sunglasses –
you never know
when the paparazzi
are going to strike.
Wool dress (R2 100) from
Kat van Duinen. Bag (R749)
from Zara. Shoes (R2 290)
from Clarks. Scarf (R699)
from Accessorize. Sunglasses
(R4 790) from Tom Ford
at Sunglass Hut.
MAKE-UP AND HAIR: MELISSA FROM

SUPERNOVA. MODEL: LAURA FROM MAX
MODELS. PROPS FROM GONSENHAUSER’S
FINE RUGS AND PLAN B VINTAGE. WALLPAPER
IMAGES: GALLO IMAGES/GETTYIMAGES.COM
AUDREY HEPBURN
Audrey loved versatile,
classic pieces but with
a slight twist. Copy her
Breakfast at Tiffany’s look
by pairing a cropped
tailored top with a fitted
pencil skirt for a classic but
interesting silhouette.
Top (R2 199) from Ronald
Sassoon. Skirt (R550) from
Daniel Hechter at Truworths.
Shoes (R399) from Queue
Shoes. Bag (R999) and
necklace (R369) from Aldo.
Gloves (R150), Alice band
(R99) and earrings (R210)
from Lulu Belle. Sunglasses
(R2 410) from Persol.
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by LIZEL CLOE TE photos ED O’RILEY st yling CARIN SMITH
If you love vintage things and needlework, then these

brooches made from old dress patterns are perfect for you.
Vintage-dress brooches You will need 6 When the picture is dry, you can
• old dress patterns mix the resin according to the
• brooch clips manufacturer’s instructions –
• thick fibreboard follow them precisely. We used
• resin Pac-Chem Pacote 600 resin and
• epoxy glue HY 2963 hardener, but you can
• modge podge also use a product like Pratley’s
Resin from Pac-Chem. • brushes Kraftex Pratliglo. Place the resin
• craft knife and cutting mat and hardener into the paper cup
• paper cup or other disposable and mix them well with an ice-
container cream stick.
• ice-cream sticks 7 Place your picture on a surface
• toothpicks that is covered with plastic or
acetate that you can throw away
To make afterwards. Work from the middle
1 Look on the internet for dress outwards and scoop the resin
patterns that you like, print them mixture over the picture bit by bit
out on plain white paper in the with an ice-cream stick. Spread it
desired size and cut them out right to the edges with the stick,
roughly. (Ours are 6cm tall.) but be careful not to let it run over
2 Paint a coat of modge podge over the edge.
the fibreboard, place the cut-out TIP If the resin forms little bubbles
picture on top and rub it smooth on the surface, you can blow
with your fingers. lightly over them with a straw to
3 Allow the picture to dry then remove them.
paint another coat of modge 8 Leave the resin to set properly
podge over the top to seal it. and harden overnight – once
Leave it to dry again then paint on again, follow the manufacturer’s
another coat of modge podge. instructions precisely – and then
4 Cut out the picture on the apply another layer of resin, if
fibreboard carefully along the you prefer.
outlines. Use a sharp craft knife 9 When the resin is hard, mix the
and go over the cutting line again epoxy glue – use a toothpick
and again until you have cut right and mix the two parts together
through the thick fibreboard. according to the manufacturer’s
5 Paint another two or three coats instructions. Turn the brooch

of modge podge over the picture over so the picture is facing
and over the fibreboard edges downwards, apply a small dab
to seal it everywhere. Leave it to of glue and stick the brooch clip
dry properly. in place.
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how to
Embroidered rose
Add your own personal touch
You will need to your knee-length socks.
• pair of over-the-knee socks
• DMC six-stranded cotton thread in We show you step by step how
the following colours: 3689 (pink),
211 (light purple) and 964 (green)
to embroider these cute roses.
• embroidery needle
• embroidery scissors Stitches used: bullion knot and detached chain stitch.
1 2 3
Using the pink yarn, make a bullion Sew the next bullion knot (wrap Make the 3rd stitch from the
knot (wrap the yarn around the the yarn around the needle (12 to top of the 2nd stitch, around to
needle 10 times) and secure the 14 times) from the top edge on the left on the bottom of the 1st
knot with a little stitch to form a the left of the 1st stitch around to stitch (wrap 12-14 times).
small curved line. the bottom right of the 1st stitch.
4 5 6
Change to the purple yarn and Now work stitch 5 from the middle With the green yarn, work a leaf
work from the bottom of the bottom of the 4th stitch to the on either side of the rose using
3rd stitch to the bottom of the bottom edge of the 2nd stitch – detached chain stitch.
1st stitch (wrap 12-14 times). this completes your rose.
TIP Work another purple stitch in
the same way to make a 6th stitch,
if you prefer (see main photo).
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You will need carefully and observe which of the TO JOIN REMAINING MOTIFS
• African Expressions Joy: two loops becomes smaller. 4th rnd: Using E, 1 dc between 2 tr
– 1 ball light pink colour 1039 (A) 2 Now take the loop that became of previous rnd, *2 ch, with wrong
– 3 balls medium pink colour 1137 (B) smaller and start pulling this sides facing, sl st into 5 ch-sp of
– 2 balls dark pink colour 1109 (C) loop – observe how the first loop 1st motif, 2 dc into same 5 ch-sp
– 1 ball grey colour 1057 (D) is drawn tight. When this loop is (this forms a ‘knot’ effect), 2 ch, 1
– 8 balls beige colour 1286 (E) closed, take the yarn end again dc between 2 tr of 1st motif,* rep
• 4mm crochet hook and start tugging until the second from * to * once more, (= 2 sps
loop is also drawn closed. joined together; this will increase or
Abbreviations decrease according to position of
ch chain stitch MOTIF 1 motif), *7 ch, sl st into 5th ch from
dc double crochet 1st rnd: Work 12 tr into magic loop, hook, 2 ch, 1 dc between 2 tr of
rep repeat draw loop closed, sl st into first tr previous rnd,* rep from * to *
rnd round [= 12 sts]. Change colour. to end.
sl st slip stitch 2nd rnd: 2 dc into each tr from
sp(s) space(s) previous rnd [= 24 sts]. Change To join motif 2
st(s) stitch(es) colour. 3rd rnd: Using E, join as first motif,
tr treble 3rd rnd: *2 tr into dc, 1 ch, miss 1 st,* but work dc into dc, miss 2 sts.
tr tr triple treble rep from * to * to end, sl st into first
tr [= 24 sts and 12 sps]. Change to Circles
NOTE colour E to join together. See sketch to join circles together.
Start every rnd with the correct
number of ch to form the first stitch: MOTIF 2 Fringe
1 ch = 1 dc, 3 ch = 1 tr, 5 ch = 1 tr tr. 1st rnd: Work [1 tr tr, 1 ch] 12 times Cut 116 x 1m lengths of E, fold
Join motifs together as you go, or into magic loop, draw loop close, sl double and again in thirds to form
crochet all 165 motifs and then join st into first tr tr [= 12 sts and 12 sps]. a 6-strand fringe. Attach fringe to
them together – arrange different Change colour. each 5 ch-sp on front and back
colours evenly, with one of motif 2 2nd rnd: *dc into tr tr, 2 ch into 1 ch- – attach 2 corresponding motifs
in every row. Remember to weave in sp,* rep from * to * to end, sl st into together with fringe (as marked on
loose yarn ends as you go. first dc [= 24 sts]. Change to colour E sketch) at arm openings. Cut fringe
to join together. ends open.
To crochet
To join motif 1 Neck
MOTIF 1 4th rnd: Using E, *1 dc between 2 tr Using E, 2 dc into 5 ch-sp, *2 ch, 2
Work 30 of each colour combination: of previous rnd, 7 ch, sl st into 5th ch dc into next 5 ch-sp,* rep from * to
1. A (1st rnd), B (2nd rnd), C (3rd rnd) from hook, 2 ch,* rep from * to * to * around neck opening, 2 ch, sl st
2. D (1st rnd), B (2nd rnd), C (3rd rnd) end [= 12 x 5 ch-sps]. Fasten off. into first dc. Fasten off.
3. C (1st rnd), A (2nd rnd), B (3rd rnd)
4. D (1st rnd), A (2nd rnd), B (3rd rnd) Front
15th row
5. D (1st rnd), C (2nd rnd), D (3rd rnd)
14th row
MOTIF 2 13th row

12th row Arm
Work 8 of colour combination: opening
B (1st rnd), A (2nd rnd) 11th row
Work 7 of colour combination: 10th row
A (1st rnd), B (2nd rnd) 9th row
Neck
8th row
Magic loop 7th row
1 Start with a magic loop: wrap the 6th row
yarn twice around your finger. 5th row
This way the centre cannot 4th row
Arm
become loose again once it’s 3rd row opening
closed. Remove from finger and 2nd row
work correct amount of stitches 1st row
into both loops. Pull the yarn end Front
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Not only is this poncho
lovely to look at, it will
also keep out the
first winter chill.
projec t by MICHELLE PYPER
photos ED O’RILEY
Wool Junction is
selling yarn kits for the
poncho. To order, go to
wooljunction.co.za
or call 076 394 7138.
• Crochet yarn from African Expressions

(africanexpressions.co.za). Contact them
on 041 486 2430 or [email protected].
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This pretty knitted V-neck top is

ideal for dressing up your weekend wear.
©ROWAN • PAT TERNS GIVEN WITH KIND PERMISSION FROM ROWAN

• ROWAN YARNS ARE AVAIL ABLE FROM ARTHUR BALES
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Measurements 26th – 43rd rows: work as given for
• To fit bust 24th and 25th rows 9 times. Abbreviations
81-86(91-97;102-107)cm 44th row: work as given for 24th row.
• Actual measurement at lower 45th row: k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 tbl, p2 alt alternate
edge 88(99;110)cm tog, p4) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p4, beg begin(ning)
• Length to shoulder 66(68;70)cm p2 tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2 *, k41(43;47), CN cable needle
• Sleeve seam 12cm rep from * to * once more, k12(17;21) C2B slip next st onto
[129(141;153)sts]. a CN and leave at back of work,
You will need 46th row: p12(17;21), * k2, (p1 tbl, k5) k1, then k1 from CN
• 10(11;12) 50g balls of Rowan twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k5, p1 tbl) C2BP slip next st onto a CN
Purelife Organic Cotton DK in twice, k2 *, p41(43;47), rep from * to * and leave at back (RS) of work,
Natural shade no. 086 once more, p12(17;21). p1, then p1 from CN
• 1 pair each of 3,25mm and 47th row: k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 tbl, p5) C2FP slip next st onto CN
3,75mm knitting needles twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p5, k1 tbl) and leave at front of work (WS),
• 2 double-pointed 3,25mm twice, p2 *, k41(43;47), rep from * to p1, then p1 from CN
knitting needles * once more, k12(17;21). CR2L slip next st onto
• cable needle 48th – 65th rows: work as given for a CN and leave at front of work,
46th and 47th rows 9 times. p1, then k1 from CN
NOTE Instructions are given for 66th row: work as given for 46th row. CR2R slip next st onto
the smallest size with the larger 67th row: k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 tbl, p2 a CN and leave at back of work,
size in brackets( ). Where one tog, p3) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p3, k1, then P1 from CN
set of figures is given, it applies p2 tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2 *, k41(43;47), c/on(off) cast on(off)
to all sizes. rep from * to * once more k12(17;21) cont continue
[121(133;145)sts]. dec decreasing
Tension 68th row: p12(17;21), * k2, (p1 tbl, k4) foll(s) follow(s)(ing)
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k4, p1 tbl) k knit
st st patt using 3,75mm Ns. twice, k2 *, p41(43;47), rep from * to * Ns needles
once more, p12(17;21). p purl
Back 69th row: k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 tbl, p4) patt pattern
Using 3,75mm N, c/on 45(157;169) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p4, k1 tbl) rem remain
sts. twice, p2 *, k41(43;47), rep from * to * rep repeat
1st row (RS): k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 once more, k12(17;21). RS right side
tbl, p7) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p7, 70th – 87th rows: work as given for st(s) stitch(es)
k1 tbl) twice, p2 *, k41(43;47), rep 68th and 69th rows 9 times. st st stocking stitch
from * to * once more, k12(17;21). 88th row: work as given for 68th row. tbl through back of loop
2nd row: p12(17;21), * k2, (p1 tbl, 89th row: k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 tbl, p2 tog together
k7) twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k7, p1 tog, p2) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p2, WS wrong side
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tbl) twice, k2 *, p41(43;47) rep from p2 tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2 *, k41(43;47),

* to * once more, p12(17;21). rep from * to * once more, k12(17;21)
3rd – 22nd rows: work as given for [113(125;137)sts]. p2 tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2 *, k41(43;47),
1st and 2nd rows 10 times. 90th row: p12(17;21), * k2, (p1 tbl, k3) rep from * to * once more k12(17;21)
23rd row: k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 tbl, twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k3, p1 tbl) [105(117;129)sts].
p2 tog, p5) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 twice, k2 *, p41(43;47), rep from * to 112th row: p12(17;21), * k2, (p1 tbl,
tbl, (p5, p2 tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2 * once more, p12(17;21). k2) 6 times, *, p41(43;47), rep from *
*, k41(43;47), rep from * to * once 91st row: k12(17;21), * p2 (k1 tbl, p3) once more, p12(17;21).
more k12(17;21) [137(149;161)sts]. twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p3, k1 tbl) 113th row: k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 tbl,
24th row: p12(17;21), * k2, (p1 tbl, twice, p2 *, k41(43;47), rep from * to * p2) 6 times, * k41(43;47), rep from *
k6) twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k6, p1 once more, k12(17;21). to * once more, k12(17;21).
tbl) twice, k2 *, p41(43;47), rep 92nd – 109th rows: work as given for 114th – 131st rows: work as given for
from * to * once more p12(17;21). 90th and 91st rows 9 times. 112th and 113th rows 9 times.
25th row: k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 tbl, 110th row: work as given for the 132nd row: work as given for the
p6) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p6, k1 90th row. 112th row.
tbl) twice, p2 *, k41(43;47) rep from 111th row: k12(17;21), * p2 (k1 tbl, p2 133rd row: k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 tbl,
* to * once more, k12(17;21). tog, p1) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p1, p2 tog) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p2
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tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2 *, k41(43;47) of next 1(3;5) rows then on foll 3(4;4) Shape shoulder
rep from * to * once more, alt rows [75(79;85)sts]. C/off 9(10;11)sts at beg of next row
k12(17;21), [97(109;121)sts]. Cont straight on these sts until [10(11;12)sts].
134th row: p12(17;21), * k2, (p1 armhole measures 20(21;22)cm, Work 1 row.
tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl ending with a WS row. C/off rem 10(11;12)sts.
(k1, p1 tbl) twice, k2 *, p41(43;47), With the RS of work facing, sl centre
rep from * to * once more Shape shoulders and st onto a holder, rejoin yarn to rem
p12(17;21). back neck sts, k20(21;23), work next 16 sts as
135th row: k12(17;21), * p2, (k1 Next row (RS): c/off 9(10;11)sts, patt row 1 of chart, k to end.
tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, until there are 12(13;14)sts on right N Complete to match first side,
(p1, k1 tbl) twice, p2 *, k41(43;47), and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. reversing shapings.
rep from * to * once more Work each side of neck separately.
k12(17;21). C/off 2 sts at beg of next row. Sleeves
Keeping sts correct as set by last C/off rem 10(11;12)sts. Using 3,75mm Ns, c/on 108(112;116)
row, work 1(3;7) rows, ending With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts, sts.
with a WS row [the back should c/off centre 33(33;35)sts, patt to end. 1st row (RS): k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl,
measure 45(46;47)cm]. Complete to match first side, p7) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p7, k1
reversing shapings. tbl) twice, p2, k34(36;38).
Shape armholes 2nd row: p34(36;38), k2 (p1 tbl, k7)
NOTE To follow the chart (on Front twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k7, p1 tbl)
the facing page), read the odd Work as given for back to beg of twice, k2, p34(36;38).
numbers as a knit row (right armhole shaping, ending with RS 3rd and 4th rows: work as given for
side row) and work from right facing for next row. 1st and 2nd rows.
to left. The even numbers 5th row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl, p2
represent a purl row (wrong side Shape armhole and tog, p5) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p5,
row) and the chart is read from divide for neck p2 tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2, k34(36;38)
left to right. Next row (RS): c/off 5(6;7)sts, k until [104(108;112)sts].
Next row (RS): c/off 5(6;7) sts, there are 7(11;14)sts on right N, 6th row: p34(36;38), k2, (p1 tbl, k6)
k until there are 7(11;14)sts on work next 16 sts as row 1 of chart, twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k6, p1 tbl)
right N, work next 16 sts as given k20(21;23) and turn, leaving rem sts twice, k2, p34(36;38).
for row 1 of chart, k41(43;47), on holder. 7th row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl, p6)
work next 16 sts as row 1 of Work each side of neck separately. twice k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p6, k1 tbl)
chart, k to end. Next row: p20(21;23), work next twice, p2, k34(36;38).
Next row: c/off 5(6;7)sts, p until 16 sts as row 2 of chart, p to end 8th and 9th rows: work as given for
there are 7(11;14)sts on right [43(48;53)sts]. 6th and 7th rows.
N, work next 16 sts as row 2 of These 2 rows set the sts – 1 cable 10th row: work as given for 6th row.
chart, p41(43;47), work next 16 panel from chart with st st at sides. 11th row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl, p2
sts as row 2 of chart, p to end Beg with row 3 of chart and rep chart tog, p4) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl (p4,
[87(97;107)sts]. rows 3 and 4 14 times, then work p2 tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2, k34(36;38)
These 2 rows set the sts – 2 chart rows 5 to 16 once and then rep [100(104;108)sts].
cable panels from chart with st st chart rows 17 and 18 throughout, 12th row: p34(36;38), k2, (p1 tbl, k5)
between sts and at the sides. and work all armhole and neck dec twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k5, p1 tbl)
Beg with row 3 of chart and rep as given for back cont as folls: twice, k2, p34(36;38).
chart rows 3 and 4 14 times, then Dec 1 st at armhole edge on next 13th row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl, p5)
work chart rows 5 to 16 once and 3(5;7) rows, then on foll 3(4;4) alt twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p5, k1 tbl)
then rep chart rows 17 and 18 rows and at the same time dec 1 st at twice, p2, k34(36;38).
throughout, cont as folls: neck edge on next and foll 4(6;7) alt 14th and 15th rows: work as given
Next row (RS): k1, k2 tog tbl, patt rows [32(32;34)sts]. for 12th and 13th rows.
to last 3 sts, k2 tog, k1. Dec 1 st at neck edge only on 2nd 16th row: work as given for 12th row.
Next row: p1, p2 tog, patt to last and foll 5(1;1) alt rows, then on 7(9;9) 17th row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl, p2
3 sts, p2 tog tbl, p1 [83(93;103) foll 4th rows [19(21;23)sts]. tog, p3) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p3,
sts]. Cont straight until front matches the p2 tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2, k34(36;38)
Work all armhole dec as set by back to beg of shoulder shaping, [96(100;104)sts].
last 2 rows, dec 1 st at each end ending with a WS row. 18th row: p34(36;38), k2, (p1 tbl, k4)
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twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k4, p1 tbl) work chart rows 5 to 18 and working 2nd row: p to within 2 sts of marked
twice, k2, p34(36;38). all sleeve top dec as given for back st, p2 tog tbl, p marked st, p2 tog, p
19th row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl, p4) armhole dec, cont as folls: to end.
twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p4, k1 tbl) Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, 3rd row: work as given for 1st row
twice, p2, k34(36;38). then on every foll alt row until 30 sts [142(150;156)sts].
20th and 21st rows: work as given rem, then on foll 5 rows, ending after C/off p wise, still dec either side of
for 18th and 19th rows. chart row 18 and with a WS row. marked st as before.
22nd row: work as given for 18th C/off rem 20 sts.
row. To make up
23rd row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl, p2 Neckband Join left shoulder and neckband
tog, p2) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p2, Press as given on the ball band ends. Set in sleeves. Join side and
p2 tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2, k34(36;38) instructions. Join right shoulder seam. sleeve seams.
[92(96;100)sts]. With RS of work facing and using
24th row: p34(36;38), k2, (p1 tbl, k3) 3,25mm Ns, pick up and k 55(59;61) Belt
twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k3, p1 tbl) sts down left side of neck, k st on Using double-pointed 3,25mm Ns,
twice, k2, [34(36;38)sts]. holder at base of V neck and mark c/on 3 sts.
25th row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl, p3) this st with a coloured thread, pick 1st row (RS): k3, * without turning sl
twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p3, k1 tbl) up and k 55(59;61)sts up right side of these sts to opposite end of N and
twice, p2, k34(36;38). neck, then pick up and k 37(37;39)sts bring yarn to opposite end of work,
26th and 27th rows: work as given from back neck [148(156;162)sts]. pulling it quite tightly across the WS
for 24th and 25th rows. 1st row (WS): k to within 2 sts of of work, k these 3 sts again, rep from
28th row: work as 24th row. marked st, k2 tog, k marked st, k2 tog * until belt is 150(160;170)cm long.
29th row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl, p2 tbl, k to end. C/off.
tog, p1) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p1,
p2 tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2, k34(36;38)
[88(92;96)sts].
30th row: p34(36;38), k2, (p1 tbl, k2)
6 times, p34(36;38).
31st row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl, p2)
18
} 2 row patt
rep
6 times, k34(36;38).
32nd and 33rd rows: work as given
for 30th and 31st row.
34th row: work as given for 30th row.
35th row: k34(36;38), p2, (k1 tbl,
p2 tog) twice, k1 tbl, p2, k1 tbl, (p2
tog, k1 tbl) twice, p2, k34(36;38)
[84(88;92)sts]. 10
36th row: p34(36;38), k2, (p1 tbl, k1)
twice, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, (k1 p1 tbl)
twice, k2, p34(36;38).
Shape top
Next row (RS): c/off 5(6;7) sts, k until
there are 29(30;31)sts on right N,
work next 16 sts as row 1 of chart, k
to end.
Next row: c/off 5(6;7)sts, p until there
} 2 row patt
rep
are 29(30;31)sts on right N, work next

16 sts as row 2 of chart, p to end
[74(76;78)sts].
C2B on RS,
These 2 rows set the sts – 1 cable K on RS, P on WS P on RS, K on WS C2BP on WS
panel from chart with st st at sides.
Beg with chart row 3 and rep chart
K1 tbl on RS, P1 tbl on WS Cr2R Cr2L C2FP
rows 3 and 4, 16(17;18) times, then
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by CARIN SMITH
photos ED O’RILEY
These easy-to-make paper peach
blossoms will add prettiness to any event.
1 2
You will need Copy the flower template (ours Gently pull on the petals
• template on facing page measures 15cm across) and use it to make the paper curl slightly.
• crepe paper to cut as many blossoms as you
• scissors need from crepe paper. You’ll
• florist’s wire need one per flower, but you can
• florist’s tape (pink or white) use two for variation, if you prefer.
• hot glue gun
3 4 5
Apply a little hot glue to the Cut a length of florist’s wire, fold it Attach the flower to the top of
centre of the flower then twist in half and wind the florist’s tape the covered wire with a little hot
the paper tightly to form a point around it. glue then wrap some florist’s tape
at the base. If you’re making a TIP If you pull gently on the tape around the join to secure the
double flower, add the second as you wind it around the wire, it flower properly.
petal before you twist the base. will stick better.
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by TRAC Y GREENWOOD
photos SALLY CHANCE
‘My work is the place where

I have fun. It’s fairy tale and fiction.
Contradiction. Fashion. Nature.
Emotion, but nothing too serious. I
look at a lot of content for inspiration:
books, blogs, magazines, faces,
colours, nature and the shop window
at Bergdorf Goodman department
store. I love the challenge of my
work and without it I’d be lost,’ says
Renowned for Victoria, who studied fine art at UCT’s

prestigious Michaelis School of Fine
her whimsical Art in Cape Town, then switched
to The Red and Yellow School of
style, Victoria marketing and advertising when the
Verbaan has realisation dawned that commercial

design was what she wanted to do.
expanded her Victoria has always freelanced,
which she says set her up for running
range to cope her own business. ‘Even when I was
with demand. working in advertising and fashion

retail, I always had little business
ideas like putting my designs onto
T-shirts or handbags and selling
them. All these small stepping
stones eventually led me to take the
entrepreneurial plunge.’
The studio was launched – as a
home enterprise – in 2009 with a
fabric collection, some handbags
and gift items. It has since swelled to
include seven fabric and wallpaper
collections as well as a range of
functional products. ‘We expanded
our range slowly over the past five
years with a focus on quality and
attention to detail,’ says Victoria.
‘I initially worked from home and then
E
moved into the Bellevue Campus in
Kloof, which is an amazing, happy and
verything starts with an trade covers a range of fabrics inspirational space.’
illustration, explains Victoria and wallpaper, fine art prints, The studio is open to the public
Verbaan, the artist, illustrator and commissioned artworks, ceramics, by appointment but the focus is
designer behind Victoria Verbaan handbags, silk scarves, umbrellas and squarely on online sales. ‘Selling
& The Smoking Daxi design studio scatter cushions, all of which feature direct keeps the products affordable,
where all things creative are the distinctive Verbaan touch in although the online retailer
celebrated. The studio’s stock in muted pastels and softened lines. Superbalist (www.superbalist.com)
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Growing your own successful business
takes guts and hard work. Here are
some of Victoria’s tips for success.
1 Work your butt off! Building

a business is a process and there
are going to be ups and downs.
2 Keep going, no matter what.
Ignore rejection and keep
knocking on people’s doors.
3 Remain upbeat. There will
be the odd gloomy day
when you feel let down or
disappointed. Keep moving
forward and try to look on the
bright side. Appreciate the good
days more.
4 Do what you love. Following your
passion makes you happy and
also holds a range of my artwork.’ eventually the rewards will come.
What are her most popular 5 Never take your eye off the ball. You
products? ‘The Limited Edition art will, of course, make mistakes. It’s
prints do very well,’ says Victoria. how you rectify them that counts.
‘They are reasonably priced and
there are so many to choose
from so there’s something for
everyone. Our umbrellas are
also popular. They make a fun
statement on a drizzly day.’
WHERE TO FIND VICTORIA

AND HER PRODUCTS
• Go to www.victoriaverbaan.com
• Email [email protected]
• Search on Facebook for
Victoria Verbaan – Artist & Designer
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by INA OPPERMAN
A brilliant idea and a willing market are two things

a new business needs. The third is funding.
W hile people who open their own businesses

are often able to raise start-up capital, they
then sometimes find that they can’t seize
opportunities for growth because they did not plan for
it. Successful entrepreneurs are people who have a good
interested. It enables a group of people to fund a project
in small increments in exchange for recognition in the
form of minor rewards. The Cape Town crowdfunding
platform, Thundafund, was started to finance creative
projects for the World Design Capital 2014.
financial plan to tide them over when the market slows
down and to produce more when demand grows. We
looked at a few options for small-business funding. Business incubators
offer funding as well as support resources and services
such as office space, mentorship, administration
Using your savings to start your business and networking. They offer small businesses the
is a good idea. When you start making a profit, save to opportunity to accelerate growth until they can function
ensure that you will be able to afford the expenses that independently. Have a look at business incubators like
are associated with growth. Aurik, Shanduka Black Umbrellas and Raizcorp.
All the major banks offer financing for small Many big
businesses and managers who help entrepreneurs choose companies, like mining companies, offer funds for small
from the various banking packages available. The choices businesses under their enterprise development projects.
can be quite bewildering, but it is a good idea to take
your business plan and visit the various banks to see
what your choices are and how much they will charge The first thing to remember,
to finance your business. Compare the interest they will before even approaching anyone for funding, is that you
charge, the period for repayment and how much the loan must have a good business plan available that includes an
will cost you in the end. Also consider other options like overview, the goods or services you will offer, a realistic
an overdraft that gives you access to cash if you need it projection of your annual turnover, your target market
and for buying moveable assets and equipment. and key suppliers. Also show that there is a need for your
product or service. A financial review must be included
with a projection of your income and cash flow and a
The South African statement of your personal assets and liabilities, as well as
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) offers incentives, a projected cash flow statement for the next three years.
loans and funding schemes for emerging businesses. Include details of how you will fund your business, such as
your own cash, assets like equipment and property, how
much money you need and what it will be used for.
You can get people to
invest in your business through funding, resources or skills
for which they receive a share of the business. Again, your
business plan will help you to convince investors. Department of Trade and Industry: thedti.gov.za
Crowdfunding: thundafund.com
Investors: investmentnetwork.co.za
Crowdfunding is a new Business incubators: raizcorp.com,
concept for South African businesses, but a good way to africanrose.co.za, shandukablackumbrellas.org,
raise capital for projects and show if the market is really aurik.co.za
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Come and join the Ideas team for

a morning of breakfast, bubbly and
DIY wedding workshops. Learn how
to design a wedding emblem and
make a lino stamp to use on all your
paper items AND make the prettiest
flowers for a gorgeous bouquet.
Each person will

receive a goodie bag
that includes gifts
from Granny Goose
and Graham Beck.
• Learn how to
design an emblem
CAPE TOWN PRETORIA and make your
Simondium’s Country Lodge Stephnie’s in Lynnwood own lino stamp
DATE: DATE: to use on your
Saturday, 25 April 2015 Saturday, 9 May 2015 wedding stationery
STARTING TIME: 9.30am to start at 10am AND
PRICE: R395 per person • Learn how to fold
BOOKINGS: Book with Marweya Smal on 021 408 3040 and finish flowers
or [email protected]. for a gorgeous
• Bookings will be confirmed once payment has paper bouquet
been received.
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by MARIAN VAN W YK
background photos ED O’RILEY st yling CARIN SMITH
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Y
oung and old are signing
up for creative workshops
in droves, and they're not
necessarily ‘artistic types’
but people from all walks of life –
accountants, doctors, IT professionals
and teenagers. So why this need to
get our hands dirty with ink, paint
or clay in a time of economic crisis
where the beep of an iPhone makes
us rush off to our next meeting?
Cape Town creative and blogger
Wendy Patrick is currently training
as a facilitator for Astar (astar.co.za),
a healing art. She offers a refreshing
perspective on this phenomenon.
‘I think that there has been a major
realisation that solving the world’s
problems is going to need some
serious creative thinking,’ she says.
‘People are turning their attention
away from status and material
success, longing for a deeper, more
meaningful connection with the
world and those around them.
Creativity is the perfect way to find
that connection. It is a way to de-
stress from our fast-paced lives,
a way to shift energy and in so
doing to bring about balance and
healing in our lives, both physically
and emotionally. Rediscovering
our creative self is essential in our
journey towards wholeness.’
Rosendal artist Michèle Nigrini
believes that social media has played
a major role in a newfound self-
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awareness. ‘Creative courses have
become popular because today’s
generation are much more aware of
what makes them tick,’ she says.
The easy availability of online
courses has made acquiring a new
skill more accessible. ‘On top of that,’
says Cape Town blogger Lyndsay
Martin of Something Blue Living,
‘many people only discover later in
life what they are really passionate
about, and it isn’t always possible to
go back to university to facilitate a
career change in your mid 30s or 40s.
I’m doing an online interior design
course with a London college of
design. I studied fine art formally and
have now found a way of combining
it with my other passion, interiors.’
Why add a course

to your busy schedule? How to choose a course ‘You don’t need to be an artist to be
There are many reasons why creative. Anyone can add creativity to anything they do,’ says Wendy
people sign up for creative courses, Patrick, who has done various part-time courses and workshops.
• PHOTO OF POTTER'S WHEEL: GALLO IMAGES/GETTYIMAGES.COM/GEOGRAPHY PHOTOS • PHOTO OF SKETCHING: THINKSTOCK

ranging from stress release to self- ‘However, one has to bear in mind that everyone is looking for
expression or to make it possible to something different. One person could need a creative outlet that is
earn an additional income. Other fun and sociable, and the next person could be looking to rediscover
benefits include personal growth, their forgotten creative self. Others may want purely to learn a new
and even making new friends and technique and how to create something visually appealing, possibly
collaborating with them. with the aim of selling their work.’
Heather Moore of Skinny laMinx, Her advice? ‘It would be good to know beforehand what you want to
who taught block printing and get out of the classes you plan to attend, and to make sure that you join
pattern making at the Ace Camp the right group. If having a giggle and enjoying some bubbly while you
Block Printing Tour in India last year, create something out of clay is what appeals to you, you may not enjoy
reckons that learning how to make being in a group that prefers to work quietly and meditatively.’
things increases one’s appreciation • Read Wendy’s blog, makebelieveartcraftinspiration.blogspot.com;
of how the world works. ‘It helps follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/Make.Believe.Page
MARIAN VAN WYK IS THE CREATIVE EDITOR FOR HOME/TUIS MAGAZINE.

you to look behind familiar objects,
investigating the processes, and
revealing unguessed-at depths of
human ingenuity. It’s enriching to Elves at Work in Salt River, Cape paint techniques are taught to home
your experience as a human being. Town, where she teaches part- decorators, cabinet manufacturers,
‘I’m doing pottery classes every time sewing classes because she DIY enthusiasts and homemakers.
week, I’d love to learn how to weave was concerned about how sewing ‘I think that the mass production
and I’ve signed up for a year’s worth and needlecraft skills were being era has been superseded by a more
of classes (on every topic imaginable) lost. ‘Some of our course-goers are individualistic approach among
on the online learning platform seeking a creative outlet or they many home decorators,’ says Laetitia,
Skillshare.com. Learning to make simply want “me time“, while others who teaches wall, furniture, concrete
things expands your horizons, makes want a change of career by starting and metal paint techniques. ‘Be it
you more curious about the world, their own small businesses.’ a French-look kitchen or a Tuscan-
and keeps your synapses in shape.’ The growing DIY market has style wall, people in general are
When it comes to traditional hand- also made creative workshops moving away from the “one finish fits
crafts such as sewing, the reasons very popular. At Laetitia Viljoen’s all” philosophy and are expressing
can be more varied, as Abigail Decorative Art Studio in Lynnwood their uniqueness in their interior
Florence has seen. She founded Glen, Pretoria, various decorative decorating styles.’
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Or perhaps Madeleine Kooyman
van Manen, an avid painter who also
used her creativity as therapy after
her son’s death, says it best: ‘A craft
or an art allows us to escape the
technologies we are forced to work
with daily. It allows us to play. With-
out creativity our imagination and
ability to dream would not survive. . .’
Venturing off your

chosen career path
For others, like Cape architect
Etienne Britz, it’s about acquiring
a skill that is vastly different from
their day job – but not in order to
make a career change.
Etienne recently completed
courses in both carpentry and
creative writing. He confesses that he
gets extremely frustrated with DIY,
but did the carpentry course because
as an architect, he wanted a better
understanding of the material and
techniques. ‘There is a lack of craft
in the construction world, especially
at the commercial level, where I
work. This is less because of budget
constraints and more due to time
constraints and a serious shortage
of skilled artisans. By training your
hands to think on a more practical
level, design decisions tend to steer
towards a more creative solution.’
But why would an architect do a
creative writing course? ‘Acquiring
a skill that is very different from your
day job is like travelling to a foreign
city. It opens your eyes and mind to
new possibilities. While woodwork
can be a relaxing pastime, fiction
writing can be downright horrifying,
but it challenges you and allows for
a creative outlet in ways your job
might not.’
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Etienne has since published an
erotic science-fiction short story, Saad,
in Skarlakenkoors (Peter van Noord
and Karen Eloff, NB Publishers). ‘I’m
hoping there’s a niche market there,
because it’s about a 500-year-old man
who falls in love with an incubation
spaceship,’ he says.
– Amanda Patterson
Therapy after trauma
Many people do creative courses as
a form of therapy after a personal Reaping the benefits • ‘Painting is a form of therapy where
trauma. Madeleine Kooyman van ‘In a nutshell, any creative course you can explore your thoughts
Manen, who studied fine art, lost should present new challenges and feelings, culminating in self-
her 20-year-old son, Justin, in a car and inspire you to master new understanding, personal growth
accident in 2010. techniques for your own benefit and relief from overwhelming
‘When Justin died, I was running a while exploring new fields,’ says emotions or trauma. There is a sense
small gallery in Pretoria. In order not Cape Town mono and lino print of accomplishment when you can
to go mad, I worked harder all the artist Theo Paul Vorster. ‘It’s a show someone a painting or drawing
time. My neighbour, Eleen Polson wonderful form of escapism.’ that you have completed.’ – Marsha
(explorecreativeself.co.za), is a Here’s what other course-goers Steyn, artist and educator.
psychologist and an artist who runs and teachers had to say: • ‘Our inherent creativity is often
workshops to explore the creative • ‘Living a creative life helps us to suppressed by other priorities, and an
self. I avoided these for a long time, stay sane in an insane world. We art course can unlock this potential.
thinking I would probably just break can paint, create new recipes, That, in turn, leads to personal
down and cry inconsolably. After two garden, draw, write. These outlets growth.’ – Cecile Blevi, Doornkuil art
years, she finally convinced me to join. ground us and keep us from course coordinator.
‘The course entailed two days of mindlessly consuming. I believe • ‘In today’s world of high-tech
various activities including meditat- that every single person can be gadgets there is something really
ing, talking, dancing, drawing, singing creative. Creativity is simply about special and unique about creating by
and sculpting, and it made me realise making something that was not hand. There’s no ringing, no beeping,
that although I felt broken, I was still there before.’ – Amanda Patterson, no buzzing, no rush. It’s how our
strong. It gave me courage as I feared founder of Writers Write. grannies created and it’s how we
that my sadness was stronger than • ‘When we get creative, we channel create at Elves At Work. It is also an
life itself, but I found an inner strength negative energy and tension into opportunity to empower people
I could rely on. Plus, through those something positive, even if your creatively using sewing and craft as
activities I could see that I was still writing or painting has a sombre a medium. There are many success
here. The same things that amused theme. These activities remind us stories ranging from people starting
me years before, still amused me. My subconsciously that there is also their own small businesses to others
son died, I didn’t die. It gave me the magic around us.’ – Madri Victor, finding work.’ – Abigail Florence,
courage to allow myself to enjoy life. manuscript developer. Elves at Work.
‘Being creatively active means you • ‘There is such beauty in the ritual • ‘Quilting is my antidepressant
can be quiet without somebody of calligraphy – sitting down in a and my therapy. The moment I sit
asking if you’re OK. It allows you to quiet space with beautiful paper, a down at my sewing machine I start
let your mind wander. . . You can deal favourite writing instrument, mixing relaxing. It’s very satisfying to create
with thoughts and memories without gouache and water to the correct something, and even more so to be
being overwhelmed.’ consistency and making that first able to answer “yes” when you are
stroke. . .’ – Yolande Bezuidenhoudt, asked whether you made it yourself.’
YolandeB Calligraphy. – Gerda Swanepoel, quilter.
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What’s on offer FABRIC PRINT MAKING AND BLOCK PRINTING
• Ace Camp – fabric print making, block printing and
ART – VARIOUS printing with indigo: ritchie-acecamps.squarespace.
•B ellville Art Centre: facebook.com/bellvillekunssentrum, com/india2015heather, Jaipur, India. For South African
Bellville courses, sign up for Heather Moore’s newsletter,
• Breytenbach Centre: breytenbachsentrum.co.za, Wellington skinnylaminx.com/contact
• Doornkuil – art courses by established artists:
www.doornkuilfarm.co.za, Britstown, Karoo SEWING AND QUILTING
• Mimi van der Merwe – drawing and painting in different • Bernina: bernina.com, countrywide
mediums, printmaking (etching, linocuts, collagraphs and • Elves at Work: elvesatwork.co.za, Salt River, Cape Town
monotypes): 012 430 3442, 072 407 6494, Pretoria • Karoo Quilting: www.karooquilting.co.za, Bethulie,
• Pencil Heads – drawing and painting in different Free State
mediums: [email protected]. Facebook:
Pencil-Heads-Art-by-Marsha-Steyn, Krugersdorp WOODWORK AND DIY
PHOTO OF FABRIC PRINTING: GALLO IMAGES/GETTYIMAGES.COM/ZOE CHAFE
• The Leonardo Gallery: theleonardogallery.com, Pretoria • Mercury School of Woodwork & DIY:
• Theo Paul Vorster – mono and lino print courses: woodworkschool.co.za, Paarden Eiland
[email protected], Woodstock, Cape Town
WRITING
ART – HEALING AND PERSONAL GROWTH • Get Smarter: getsmarter.co.za/courses/rhs-creative-
• Astar – Awakening Spirit Through Art: astar.co.za, writing-short-course
Cape Town and Somerset West • Madri Victor Manuskripontwikkelaar:
• Explore Creative Self: explorecreativeself.co.za, madrivictor.co.za, Durbanville
countrywide • Writers Write: writerswrite.co.za, Johannesburg
CALLIGRAPHY
• YolandeB Calligraphy: Yolande Bezuidenhoudt,
083 550 1835, [email protected], Durbanville
• Pearl de Chalain: [email protected], Johannesburg
DECORATIVE PAINT TECHNIQUES

• Laetitia Viljoen Decorative Art Studio:
laetitiaviljoen.co.za, countrywide
• Lemon and Lilac Paint Techniques:
www.lemonlilac.co.za, Swellendam
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HERE IS SOME ADVICE FOR DEALING

WITH CRAFT-ROOM STAINS.
PAINT To deal with a fresh water-based paint stain on

clothing, try using a spoon or blunt knife to scoop up as
much paint as possible, before blotting gently with a cloth.
Don’t let the paint dry. Using a sponge, work a solution of
detergent and water directly into the paint, rubbing gently
with your fingers before rinsing thoroughly. Repeat until
most of the stain has disappeared from the clothing. If some
stain remains, apply nail polish remover to an absorbent
cloth and blot before rinsing well again and laundering.
GLUE Scrape off any excess glue with a flat-bladed knife.

Soak the stained garment in water to see if it loosens the
glue. Wash in hot water – the hottest temperature that the
fabric can bear. Repeat if necessary.
MODGE PODGE Blot up fresh modge podge stains with

a clean cloth. Once you have removed all that you can, wet
a clean corner of the cloth with rubbing alcohol and blot
up the rest of the modge podge. If dry, use a butter knife to
scrape off as much as you can. Loosen any dried-on modge
podge with a nylon pan scourer – the kind that looks like a
tangled ball of plastic. Rub petroleum jelly into any residue
left after scraping. Let it sit for five to 10 minutes then wipe
off the excess petroleum jelly with a paper towel.
PEN Treat ink stains as soon as possible. The fresher the

stain, the easier it will be to remove. Never rub or wipe an ink
stain. Blotting is the best way, as it removes the stain, while
protecting the rest of the clothing. Apart from alcohol-based
ink removers that should be put through the wash while
they’re still wet, other types of solvents need time to work.
Always read the instructions on the packaging, and leave the
solution on the stain for the correct amount of time.
compiled by TERENA LE ROUX

st yling TARA SLOGGE T T
photos TOBY MURPHY
From removing ink

stains to taking care
of your clothes, we
have the answers.
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Chantilly bedside
pedestal
from Farriers.
A Start by separating light and

dark clothes when you wash
to ensure you don’t get white fluff
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on dark items, or the other way

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around. Also keep the filters clean

and don’t overload your machine so
the water flows strongly enough to
wash away fluff. If you still end up
with fluff and you don’t have a lint
roller, this always works:
• Hold three fingers close together,
take a piece of adhesive tape and
wrap it around them with the sticky
Q: How do I ensure the drawers of my
side facing outwards. vintage furniture will slide smoothly?
• Dab the lint-covered areas of your
clothing with the sticky tape. A: Rub a candle stub along the sliders. Also give
• Replace the sticky tape once it is
full of lint. Repeat the process until
the top edge of the drawers a coat of clear varnish
the lint is completely gone. in case there are snags in the surface of the wood.
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Jampacked While looking through the November issue of Ideas I saw the labels
for home-made goodies. At the same time my apricot tree produced a bumper crop of
fruit so I started making jam . . . and made and made and made! The result is that I have lots of bottles of wonderful
organic apricot jam with lovely labels to go on them too. I have a small shop where they are now proudly for sale
and my customers love the handmade look.
Michele Pitman, Himeville
I run my own fashion business, Lila-Rose by Hannah-Rose, and

am often in need of a creativity boost to help keep me inspired.
When this happens, I flick through an Ideas magazine and try
something crafty. Recently I was inspired by the cross-stitch
projects in the February 2015 issue. I can't get enough! I have
received compliments on a pair of button earrings that I cross-
stitched. I have also embroidered a cross-stitch rose that hangs
in my sewing room and made gift cards with cross-stitched
hearts and initials.
Thank you for the much needed creativity boost and my
new-found hobby!
Hannah-Rose Smith, Durbanville
BAGS OF INSPIRATION
I have been a subscriber to Ideas for many years and the anticipation
and excitement of receiving my issue in the post each month make
me feel like a child waiting to open a gift. It’s easy to accumulate lots
of magazines over the years, only to eventually give them to charity.
However, my Ideas magazines have never left my home. I have
hoarded them for years and feel that I cannot part with them. I know
that someday I will be looking for some craft and no doubt it will be
in one of those magazines. I love sitting and reading the old ones;
I can just read them over and over again. There is always something
inspiring and, no doubt, something that I may have missed. Some
months the cover of Ideas is just so beautiful I could frame it.
I decided to make this bag with a few of my favourite covers.
I intend making another bag soon with my new favourites.
Gaynor Breda, Pietermaritzburg
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Our second Wedding Ideas, packed with DIY ideas and
printables, is available now. We’ve printed a limited number
so be sure to get all the ideas you need for just R85!
HOW TO ORDER: If you can’t find it in a shop near you, order your copy from Lucille van der Berg at
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