Okay, second full week down and I've kept up my streak of wearing at least one me-made garment per day (and no repeats so far!). So here we go with the roundup:Sunday, May 11thTop: me-made hereGray capri pants: me-made hereMonday, May 12thDress: me-made hereTuesday, May 13thTop: me-made hereShorts: Anthropologie (though it hurt a little to buy… Continue reading Me-Made-May Roundup #2
Here's a cell-phone snap of the final project I submitted for my Patternmaking I class today. When I get it back next week (graded!), I'll talk more specifically about the design of the silk flutter sleeve blouse and low-waisted skirt and the fabric (both from Britex). I'll even tell you what I got for my… Continue reading Final project for patternmaking class
It has taken me ages to get up the nerve to write this post. The undies I'm about to talk about and show pictures of are big. BIG. That's the point, really, since I was looking for "bloomers" that could keep me fully covered, and without panty lines, under a knit dress. I found the… Continue reading Dress bloomers: Betty High Waist Panties (and hipster hack)
Well, I didn't do a first week round-up since it was a measly 3 days, so this is a week+2 days compilation! I've surprised myself and have worn something me-made every day so far. Woohoo! May 2: Volunteering in the 3rd grade class (we made berry parfaits!)Skirt: handmade, with linen. This skirt is so old,… Continue reading Me-Made-May round up
If you're visiting from Britex, welcome to Nicole at Home! There's a more in-depth post on the Britex blog today, highlighting some tips on working with napped fabric. Here, I'll talk more about my fit adjustments for the Chloe dress by Victory Patterns. While the final product fits well, I had some issues with the… Continue reading Chloe by Victory Patterns: fit adjustments
It's Sewing Indie Month! I'll be participating more officially later this month, but in preparation, I wanted to do a full-run through with one of the patterns, the Manhattan Trouser by Skinny Bitch Curvy Chick. The pattern is suggested to be sewn in a stretch woven, and I had this drop-dead gorgeous Nanette Lepore fabric… Continue reading SBCC Manhattan Trouser: pattern review
Huge fan of Thread Theory that I am (their recent and incredible pea coat pattern here), I was super excited that they've designed and provided us lady sewists with a quick, useful, and (dare I say) sexy item of clothing to make for our men: the Comox Trunks. Thank you! And they've made it… Continue reading Comox Trunks, pattern review
As yet unblogged top (self-drafted!) and shorts.Okay, it took a while to convince myself that I could do this (by "this", I mean commit to wearing a specific amount of handmade clothing throughout the month of May), mostly because I just didn't think I can wear something I've made every. single. day. So, I'm going… Continue reading Me-Made-May–I’m in (and new top preview)
I've been ogling Pattern Runway's selection of offerings for a while (this one especially, not sure why I haven't pulled the trigger on it yet!), so when I realized I needed a pair of shorts, I finally purchased the Scalloped Hem Shorts. They are interesting without being odd, and have some sewing details that make… Continue reading Scalloped Hem Shorts: pattern review
With only about a month left of my semester-long patternmaking class, our first "real" garment (the first made in fashion fabric) is due this Thursday: the casual shirt. Using our slopers, we were to draft a slightly oversized shirt with collar, collar stand, button placket, and cuffs with buttons and continuous placket. My sloper set… Continue reading Patternmaking class homework: the casual shirt
Bea & Lucille 