I miss my Grandpa--living clear across the country from my entire family, I don't get many opportunities to head back east to visit him. So while watching the episode of the Great British Sewing Bee where they made men's pajamas (which, incidentally has been removed from YouTube and now I can't watch any of the… Continue reading PJs for my Grandpa
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
When I first "discovered" Thread Theory and their solid line-up of patterns, I was impressed and excited: stylish menswear! What a concept! So when they had a call for pattern testers for their newest pattern, the Goldstream Peacoat, I just had to respond, and was fortunate enough to be chosen to do it. Lucky me!… Continue reading Pattern testing: Goldstream Peacoat by Thread Theory
I'm not quite ready to reveal my most recent (big!) project, but here're a sneak peeks and some thoughts about it...This project marked the first time I've used shoulder pads (!). I sewed during the late 80s and 90s, so that's kind of impressive.My own blood, sweat, and tears (well, maybe not tears) went into… Continue reading Project in the works (Hint: more menswear!)
With the holidays quickly approaching, the season of get-togethers and parties with family, friends, and co-workers is nearly upon us! Whether it's as a gift for your sweetie or a unique statement to be worn yourself (you budding tailors out there!) sewing a special tie and coordinating pocket square is actually surprisingly easy.While silk is… Continue reading Holiday tie and pocket square for your man
With a new teaching quarter to prepare for, I have slowed down a bit, but despite the inactivity on my blog, I actually have been sewing! Some of my work has been boring (wet bags) or housekeeping (hemming), but I do have an big project as well: the new Jedediah pants pattern (Thread Theory) has… Continue reading Slow start to the Jedediah
When I discovered the beautiful and vintage-y modern plaid at Britex, I knew I had found the fabric for which I had been searching. I had in mind a short sleeve button-up shirt for my husband, but wanted something different than classic dress shirting. This fab plaid completely fit the bill! However, once I… Continue reading Man’s button-up: Matching plaids
After sewing up the last button-up for my husband, I got really excited to make another. The process just wasn't as hard as I had envisioned and the final product actually got worn--a lot! So, using what I had learned making the "wearable muslin", I got started on a plaid version, with this beautiful and… Continue reading Man’s button-up
With a whole week devoted to my two little boys recently, I thought I should turn my attention to my well-deserving biggest guy. Apart from a quilt many (many) years ago, he has only ever received a pair of linen shorts from my sewing room. Not sure why I've taken so long...perhaps it has to… Continue reading Menswear: a sorta-Negroni
Bea & Lucille 