I have finally sewn my first blouse! It was quite a daunting project to take on because I do not fit into any standard sizes. But once I started grading the Wenlan Blouse from BurdaStyle, and really took the time to absorb pattern construction, it made perfect sense.
My initial blouse muslin [...]
I have been in one of those purging moods as of late, where I want to expunge all clutter and excess from my life. There are certain trouble spots in my home, the coffee and bedside tables that both attract flocks of books and magazines, and occasional newspapers. But what drives me the [...]
I haven’t knitted for well over two years, and even considered giving away my needles and yarn stash. I’m glad that I didn’t because in the eleventh hour before a baby shower I was inspired to make a very special to gift for the new parents-to-be.
Pattern: Amy Butler’s Barcelona Skirts
Fabric: Japanese import cotton for exterior, natural muslin for lining
Notions: 7″ zipper, green ribbon
Pattern Description: Layered skirt, a-line skirt and apron overlay. Nimble in spirit. Revived vintage designs for easy going elegance.
Pattern Sizing: Extra Small – Extra Large. I cut size large.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern [...]
Pattern: Kwik Sew 3422, Men’s Shirts
Fabric: Cotton dobby in ocher, linen printed with robots
Notions: Oval buttons in avacado
Pattern Description:The Men’s Shirts have a double yoke, patch pocket, and shirt-tail hemline. View A has a collar with a separate collar stand, full-length sleeves with cuffs and sleeve plackets. View B has a collar with stand in [...]
2008 was the year of the skirt. Safe, flat, fun and rewarding. Also rather quick to make. Now that I’m comfortable sewing in linings and invisible zippers, I think it’s time to up the ante just a bit this year. Not only do I want to continue to experiment with drafting [...]
This is my first completed garment since relocating to Santa Cruz. I adore skirts and dresses and swear that I could wear them everyday, and figured I was long overdue to start sewing again.
The pattern instructions were easy to follow and the project went together very quickly. I will definitely sew this [...]
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