Even in a world where "Birdie Sanders" is a thing, for me, the word "birdie" will always conjure up the feeling of sheer embarrassment I had during my (poor) performance of my one-line solo in the middle school production of "Bye Bye Birdie". Isn't it funny that such a seemingly benign word can have terrible… Continue reading Birdie shorts
I bought this lovely chambray fabric (Robert Kaufman, Nautique Chambray) because anchors! I had ideas for a skirt which never materialized, and then felt inextricably drawn to the idea of making Grainline's Maritime Shorts with it because, well, anchors. It's kitschy, sure, but once my mind latched on to that idea, there was no going… Continue reading Really Maritime-y shorts
Since I made them at the right time, I entered my Hawaiian print shorts into the "Shorts on the Line" sewing competition sponsored by Imagine Gnats. I was so surprised to see that they made it to the top 21 for viewer's choice voting! Woohoo! Go check out all of the lovely shorts (men, women… Continue reading "Shorts on the Line" voting
I'm STILL not on vacation (t-minus 20 hours or so), but at some point it will be summer break for me, since thankfully, it's kind of inevitable. I'm done with pencil skirts and wool pants for a while; on to summer attire! So, shorts. I'm so not a fan of shorts (still not after making… Continue reading Summertime shorts
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'm not a huge fan of shorts, but I recognize that living in California requires I wear such items (and probably with a sweater and scarf in November :). I've been doing the "sporty skirt with built in shorts" for a while, but a girl needs some variety. After cutting out the Plain Jane Dress,… Continue reading Plain jane shorts
I got started on one final project for Spring Kid's Clothes Week on Friday, a pair of overalls for my little man. After working on them for what feels like an eternity, I finally finished them today (just a day overdue :). Between constantly switching between regular and topstitching thread, having to sew each seam… Continue reading Kid’s Clothes Week: Days 6, 7 + 8
I'm going to preface this post by divulging that I have been home without children for the entire day. Compound that with not having to deal with fit issues (yay for kid's clothing!) and I was a very productive seamstress today...as should be expected under the aforementioned circumstances, right?On to the daily report! First up,… Continue reading Kid’s Clothes Week: Day 1
The Shorts on the Line viewer's choice voting is going on right now--all submitted entries are up for vote, so go check out all 101 fabulous entries! I loved seeing all those little kid shorts (once again making me wish I had girl children to sew for...). I've been grateful to this sewalong for the push I needed to… Continue reading Shorts on the Line voting!
I don't wear shorts very often, preferring skirts (or skirts with built-in shorts) when it's too hot to wear pants. However, after discovering the Shorts on the Line summer sewalong, I figured I'd try my hand at sewing some. I purchased the Amazing Fit! pants pattern with the ultimate goal of making shorts, so these… Continue reading Mom-on-the-go shorts
Bea & Lucille 