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
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
Of all the patterns by Tasia at Sewaholic, I've been most drawn to the Cambie. I'm fairly pear-shaped and the style of the dress is pretty good for my figure. The 20% off discount through Sew Mama Sew and the SOSM convinced me to finally plunk down the money for the pattern! Seriously, I don't… Continue reading First (but not the last) Cambie
Bea & Lucille 