So the photos make it look lovely, but truth be told, I'm not sold on this dress yet. I've worn it, and it's fine, but I'm not in love with it like I had been hoping. The pattern is Vogue V1027. For the pattern changes: I reduced the length of the dress by about a… Continue reading Knit wrap dress (not quite sure about this one)
A few more kid garments finished: some during the official "KCW" and the rest this morning. The boys can always use new pajamas, and they are fast and easy to sew up, so PJs it is! Plus, who could resist either of these fabrics??My older boy got some red fox pajamas (fox fabric from Girl… Continue reading KCW: Woodland creature PJs for both boys
A a few months ago, with concern for my kids' safety when they're milling around under my ironing board, I bought a sturdier version. My previous board's cover didn't fit the new one, and after only a short while, the new ironing board was showing some serious signs of wear. But when I found this… Continue reading Ironing board recover in Olfa Mat!
To be truthful, I started my KCW sewing last week, but considering I rarely sew for the kids, I think it counts 🙂 So, just a super quick post of some new duds. (By the way, the word "duds" is kind of wacky, but I'm going with it.) The first is a cute raglan t-shirt.… Continue reading KCW: knit pants and top
Okay, okay, I've made self-drafted garments before (cute skirt and embellished top), but this one feels official. After only 2 months of pattern making class, I didn't feel completely ready to rush into a full garment, but on Tuesday I went to make a dress (On the Go Dress, by Monaluna). After cutting out… Continue reading My first official self-drafted garment (it’s a dress, of course!)
It's Day 2 of my Spring Break, which does NOT coincide with my kid's break. That means I have a list a mile long of sewing projects to work on and an empty house for the entire day! BUT, in honor of the April 1st holiday, my sly little 8 year old son locked my… Continue reading Joke’s on me (and then on him!)
All winter I've been thinking about this particular dress pattern (out of print Vogue V7871). Last summer, I made two versions (stretch denim and modern linen print) and wore them relentlessly. The pattern fits perfectly, the shape suits my figure, and it looks effortlessly put-together (because, hey, if you've got a dress on you're put-together,… Continue reading All-time favorite dress pattern, in stretch denim
It's spring! The doors of my house have been open all day and I'm wearing shorts (these!). The seasonal distinctions in the Bay Area are minimal, but being from upstate NY, putting away off-season clothing is a hard habit to break. I just "discovered" my "summer" clothes, and have been raiding the stash this weekend.… Continue reading Spring dress in baby wale corduroy (Simplicity 2927)
If you arriving here from Britex, welcome to Nicole at Home!I managed my "Resewlution 2014" goal for March (at least a single garment for myself a month) on the very first day of the month! As a Guest Blogger for Britex, I had the opportunity to use some of their beautiful knit fabrics and a… Continue reading Renfrew in dotted viscose/lycra knit
Along with a bit of fabric, I scored a few vintage patterns from FabMo. Not only did I find a fabulous and timeless pattern (raglan top and a skirt with pockets!), but it was my size! Check it out:Totally something my mom would have worn in the 70s (right, Mom?). Here's my version of the… Continue reading Vintage wrap skirt and top
Bea & Lucille 