Have you guys tried any of the books in the Drape Drape series? Even though it's a bit out of my standard sewing repertoire (to say the least!), I was seriously intrigued by the amazing, draped creations in these books. Many are single pieces that are "origamied" (my word, made up 🙂 into a garment.… Continue reading Drape Drape 2: dress no. 2
Collared, cuffed, button down shirts. They are a little bit outside my wardrobe comfort zone, to be honest. They feel a bit masculine to me, and I like pretty. But, I know I should own some, so I was pleased that Sewaholic released a version with some details I could appreciate: the Granville.My main beef… Continue reading Granville Shirt by Sewaholic
I guess it's a little silly since I just drafted and released my own (free!) cowl-neck pattern, but I just had to buy Colette's newest release, the Myrtle dress. It was like a black hole, just pulling me in: I couldn't resist! I love a casual dress, and this pattern looked like it would be… Continue reading Cropped Myrtle dress and pattern review
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
I know, I know...I just had my first day of school. But that was my own teaching quarter. As it turns out, I'm also taking a class, and my first day of Patternmaking at a local community college began this past Tuesday! Of course I had to make something to wear!(Awkward arm angle to show… Continue reading First day of school, new wool dress (Vogue 8902)
I'll preface this post by saying that these may be the last two garments I sew for this particular child of mine. Granted, it's the end of a 10 week summer break, but the amount of grief I was given when asking said child to try on the clothes I had painstakingly made for him… Continue reading Coastal Cargos and Recess Raglan, done!
Anyone who sews for boy children knows that there is a serious dearth of cute clothing patterns for little men, and big men, too, actually. So I was thrilled to find the Blank Slate pattern company, which gives little boys their due attention in the cute clothing department, and I quickly purchased the Perfect Polo. The… Continue reading Kid’s Clothes Week: Days 4+5
Knits and sergers. They're like a foreign language compared to sewing wovens with a regular machine. Whereas I feel confident in my sewing skills on my regular machine, I get nervous and uncertain when I sit down with knit fabric at my serger. Of course the only way to resolve that issue is practice, so… Continue reading More tops for the spring (kind of)
As my prize for my Spring Top Sewalong Reader's Choice award last year (has it been a year already?!), I chose one of the gorgeous designs from Colette Patterns: the Rooibos. There's so much to love about this dress--piping, pockets, fitted midriff, work appropriateness, etc. The design is very close fitting, and since I was… Continue reading Rooibos, with mods
During my recent visit to Britex I purchased a beautiful stretch silk floral fabric, the most expensive piece of fabric I've ever purchased (but so worth it!). I only got a small amount, with some kind of sleeveless shell in mind. After making the Minna blouse by Salme patterns, their Peplum blouse caught my eye.… Continue reading Peplum blouse, pattern review
Bea & Lucille 