A very short post today. I reviewed the pattern for the melodiously named “Lyrical Blouse” and sewed a sample of this blouse for Threads magazine’s winter issue (available on newsstands now — do old fashioned newsstands still exist?), for inclusion in their Pattern Review section. Disclaimer — they sent me the pattern, the fabric and… Read More I Made a Happy, SingSong Blouse. It’s Not Mine.
I do not — technically — but I love the sparkle, the handmade decor and good will associated with the season. Especially the hand made things; do cookies count? I will leave you with some handmade Holiday crafts made by me and sundry family members. Dear readers, have a happy healthy and serene holiday —… Read More Happy Holidays to All Who Celebrate…
You have lost access to your pattern bin albeit temporarily. What now? Well, plenty. I could have gone on a shopping spree for new patterns but chose not to, storage space being at a premium right now due to home repairs and such works. Besides, my pattern bin is full of favorite patterns that have… Read More No Pattern-bin Access. What Now?
Just when I thought Project Runway was permanently shelved after a spectacular Season 20, the show is back. Yay. Season 21 has aired and you can now watch all 10 episodes on the Freeform channel website (free) or stream it on Hulu if you have a subscription. I was thrilled at the announcement but wasn’t… Read More A Downsized Project Runway Season 21 is Back With Heidi. Watch for the Creativity.
Yes, I feel exactly like this….. image from the photo library on WordPress. I had high hopes for this great looking wraparound tunic by the one and only Donna Karan, licensed by Vogue Patterns, View A. That enthusiasm came down with a crash — I’m always hopeful but right now it’ll have to go into… Read More Gorgeous Wrap Tunic, High Hopes, My Brain Hurts.
Late edit: Breaking news but personally unverified: Mood Fabrics opening in Houston in November. Yay. Source: Instagram post by @adorkablemecosplay. Now, back to regular programming. ————— Fashion obsessed sewers do take hiatuses from sewing without resorting to buying retail — we usually have enough in our self-made wardrobes to tide us through the dry spell.… Read More Chat With Me
While viewing the collections for Fall 2025 Couture season, some pieces in Rahul Mishra’s collection have been living in my brain since. These are fashion elements that rise up in the air, defiant of gravity and extraordinarily dramatic and beautiful. As I dug more into the collections, there were other designers with the same anti-gravity… Read More Gravity Defying Fashion
In my opinion, the best outcome occurs when you work backwards from the final envisioned project. Which is to say, do as I say and not as I did with this lovely tank-style maxi. Yeah, I’m visiting it again to articulate some seemingly small procedural things, but when purposefully thought through before even cutting out,… Read More Sewing Decisions – Think Backwards
She is done! These are my own few tips; feel free to comment and add your own ideas, please. Simplicity of silhouette because the print is KING. ….. and minimum seam lines within that silhouette, because you do not want to break up the print where it ceases to be impactful. Also, matching up the… Read More The Print is King When Sewing Conversational Prints.
Also referred to by some people as “unique” prints, “fun” prints and such. However, I prefer the term “conversational” prints — they do sort of break the ice, no? Some people run far from these obvious prints, but I like them a lot. The fun and unexpected element is obvious; a “slice of life” depiction… Read More Are There “Conversational” Prints in Your Wardrobe?
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