I was definitely not kidding when I said I tend to sew up a pattern twice! Since I made this two dresses just days apart, I thought I would post them together :)The pattern is McCall's M6891. It's a good, classic shirtdress style with a convertible collar and pockets. I love the full skirt, waistline… Continue reading Two summer shirtdresses: M6891
I was contacted recently by the organizers of STYLE '17, asking if I would be interesting in attending the show April 29-30th. Since I didn't know anything about the event, I checked out their website to see what types of artists and vendors might be there. There are some really exciting and diverse crafts being… Continue reading STYLE ’17 + 40% off admission
I'm about halfway through my last semester at WVC and I am loving my draping class! I've taken two flat pattern drafting courses, which were amazing too, but draping to create garment designs is just a whole different skill. So much fun!Since I work on a dress form that has a similar bust size… Continue reading Draped silk blouse
I have a thing, apparently. If I like a pattern, I make it at least twice, in quick succession. There are many examples, but this is the most recent instance; the Bronx cowl dress (see first version, here). Clearly, I love this pattern. More specifically, I love this silhouette and look for me. A fit… Continue reading Textured check Bronx dress
The Cypress Cape by Sewaholic hasn't been getting a lot of attention in the sewing blog world. The style probably isn't for everyone, but the fact that it's different and interesting is why I was drawn to it in the first place. Nevertheless, it took me a long time to actually sew it, despite… Continue reading Cypress Cape
Did you ever consider that stretch lace could be used to sew up a simple tee shirt? It just takes the right pattern and a few small sewing modifications! Here, I've used this lovely stretch lace in "Naughty Navy".When choosing a pattern for a stretch lace tee, here are a few guidelines:Keep the number… Continue reading Stretch lace tee tutorial
After seeing SBCC's new cowl-neck addition to the Bronx dress pattern, I couldn't resist. I loved the look of a classic skater dress with a bit dressier neckline and elbow length sleeves. If I were teaching, this style would be perfect every day....But instead of teaching a lecture, this past Monday was my first day… Continue reading Bronx dress for the first day of school
Initially, I had envisioned this tomato and pink wool tweed fabric from Britex for the perfect chic work dress, but since said chic dress pattern is not in existence (yet...), the fabric sat for a while. I've tossed a couple of ill-fitting wool pants recently, so this fabric seemed like a fun option with which to… Continue reading Tomato wool tweed trousers
For years, every time I went to my local fabric shop, I looked longingly at this vintage red plaid wool voile fabric (I think I'm the only person that buys anything in that part of the store, so stuff lasts a while!). Last week, I finally just bought it! I'm not sure what drew me… Continue reading Plaid wool voile top
As much as I love the disposable Swiffer dusters, I just can't do it anymore--all that trash! I've recently switched to washable microfiber pads for my Swiffer sweeper, and after doing a search for reusable dusters that I could sew, I came across this tutorial at Sew Much Ado. The process is so easy, and… Continue reading Reusable Swiffer dusters
Bea & Lucille 