Category: wool

pleats, silk, skirt, wool

Party skirt in silk gazar with drapey wool top

Nicole Markelz

Back in Paris, I had the opportunity to visit a special Balenciaga exhibit at musée Bourdelle.  The theme was black: the garments were primarily black, usually displayed in black boxes, and some were even behind black curtains that you had to lift to view the dresses.  The pieces were stunning, naturally, but what was particularly intriguing… Continue reading Party skirt in silk gazar with drapey wool top

astoria, britex, handmade wardrobe, knit, pencil skirt, seamwork, sewing, uniform, wool

Work uniform, Fall 2017

Nicole Markelz

So a couple of years ago, I loved the pencil skirt with fine-gauge sweater (with scarf and boots) for work.  This year, I can feel a new uniform developing: the pencil skirt with high-waisted "sweater" (with cute flats and statement necklace or brooch). I had to make some fit adjustments to the original pattern, but this… Continue reading Work uniform, Fall 2017

cotton, denyse schmidt, fabric, handmade household, new wave, quilt, quilting, sewing, wool

Quilt finished!

Nicole Markelz

Quilting really isn't my thing; I've made a handful of quilts over the years and while I have been really proud of the resulting blankets, it's not something I enjoy very much.  So, clearly, making a new dress or blouse has taken priority over a long-term quilting project! On the spare bed for a momentTruthfully,… Continue reading Quilt finished!

amazing fit, britex, handmade wardrobe, pants, sewing, simplicity, trousers, tweed, wool

Tomato wool tweed trousers

Nicole Markelz

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

grainline, indie patterns, knit, lace, linden, tops, wool

Wool knit Linden with lace overlay

Nicole Markelz

If you are visiting from Britex, welcome!  I was won over by the Linden sweatshirt, designed by fellow Guest Blogger Jen from Grainline Studios, after making it in a sporty quilted fabric.  But the wheels started turning immediately, and I felt like a lace-overlay version would take this basic wardrobe staple up a couple of… Continue reading Wool knit Linden with lace overlay

handmade wardrobe, hong kong finish, liesl&co, sewing, skirt, underlining, wool, wrap skirt

City Stroll Skirt in cashmere

Nicole Markelz

With a cute blouse or sweater, skirts are great for my job, so the unusual shape and nice details (pockets!) of the City Stroll Skirt by Liesl & Co definitely caught my eye when the pattern was released.  For this version, I used a "scrap" of fabric leftover from my self-drafted blazer project.  I couldn't… Continue reading City Stroll Skirt in cashmere