Remember the first button down make in this battle? Yeah — it took me this long to make the next one. Oh, and Happy Sewing Month. Let’s first get over the how-does-it-fit hurdle and then move to the details. Lets compare the fit of upper chest and armhole/sleeve area. The Amy Butler Liverpool Shirt (#1)… Read More Button Down Battle #2
Hi guys! I have been sewing a bunch of garments — just not for myself. And, here they are in the pages of my favorite magazine, Threads. It’s a joy to sew up something that need not go through a fitting process for one particular person. I was given the pattern, the size, fabric, notions… Read More Things I Sewed for Threads Magazine’s Pattern Review Feature.
Image of these low slung pants above is from the WordPress Image Library. 🙂 Best Sewing Practice and Sewing Tip: Is there a difference? In my opinion, there is some daylight between the two terms, although both are meant for the best possible outcome. Best Practices are actions that apply to every project on your… Read More Sewing Tip #1: Pant Pattern Tip
… and no, they are not pajamas. There’s nothing a pair of black, low-heeled pumps and a cross body bag won’t fix — instead of the sorry sandals I have on. Probably a different blouse, too. The outfit looks way better when I am walking around with the long cardigan swishing about. Read on and… Read More Sweater Knit Ensemble
Then get rid of your prized clothing with logos prominently featured. Quiet Luxury: The buzzword may be newish in the high fashion world, and pertains to the idea that some wealthy (old money rich) and well-dressed people just do not care for putting design house logos and overt signals of a design house aesthetic on… Read More So, You Want to Look Rich…. Old money rich.
Yes, the first post on the Sew EverythingBlog was uploaded in March 2013. Apart from missing a few of my weekly deadlines, and taking short hiatuses (hiati?) I have written a lot, and loved every minute of it. I am so grateful to you all for actually reading it. Even the occasional drivel. I loved… Read More Ten Years of Blogging. Wait, is That an Armani?
I bet, dear reader, you’re sick and tired of this particular kurta; so am I, but it’s finished. I just want to wear the darn thing, warts and all—- and I did wear it for a recent event. Yes, there are warts; mainly, the uneven border for which I will be finding solutions. Until I… Read More The completed bandini kurta. Finally. (Eye roll)….
Hiya, friends! In my part of the Southern US we’re now doing nice and cool 90 degrees daily. Read all the way down to see a couple of items from Tory Burch’s Spring 2023 line. Time to make a final hot weather top. A chic little bird told me that a white knit tank top… Read More One More Last Hurrah for Summer 2022. Promise.
The header photo is a free WordPress image. I used it just because it’s emitting late summer feels. Just to be clear, that model isn’t me. Hello, all! Summer in my part of the country will go on while the rest of you are resplendent in smart jackets and sweaters this Fall. In the hot… Read More Summer 2022’s Last Hurrah: The White Linen Maxi … and a White-ish Bucket Hat
It’s a good thing when your fabric “speaks” to you cerebrally, thereby successfully turning itself into a lovely garment. Certain fabrics talk so loudly and literally, that you can be heard approaching from afar while wearing same garment. What are these fabrics? Not sure I can classify them, but I can pinpoint some specific ones.… Read More When the Fabric Talks Too Loud – Literally
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