Diana the Hunting Goddess Inspired the House of Dior. Does She Inspire a Fashion Sewer?

…. it’s all explained in a video of their Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2025 collection: 1. A statue of Diana the Huntress (or goddess of hunting) displayed in Paris’ Louvre museum, played a key role as inspiration for said collection. Fascinating. How did Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri lean into the hunting goddess look?… Read More Diana the Hunting Goddess Inspired the House of Dior. Does She Inspire a Fashion Sewer?

April 4, 2025April 5, 2025 seweverythingblog2 Comments

Button-down Battle #3. Viscose twill maxi (midi on tall people) shirtdress

Thus we reach the end of the battle with these three shirts and a Happy Thanksgiving to all, the common features being the hallmark men’s shirt collar and front-buttoning band. The three quarter sleeves are my option for all three. Take a look and tell me what you think. This composite of photos proves the… Read More Button-down Battle #3. Viscose twill maxi (midi on tall people) shirtdress

November 28, 2024November 27, 2024 seweverythingblog6 Comments

Button Down Battle #2

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

September 7, 2024September 6, 2024 seweverythingblog4 Comments

Things I Sewed for Threads Magazine’s Pattern Review Feature.

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.

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 seweverythingblog6 Comments

Sewing Tip #1: Pant Pattern Tip

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

April 4, 2024April 3, 2024 seweverythingblog1 Comment

Sweater Knit Ensemble

… 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

March 26, 2024March 25, 2024 seweverythingblog8 Comments

So, You Want to Look Rich…. Old money rich.

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.

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 seweverythingblog9 Comments

Ten Years of Blogging. Wait, is That an Armani?

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?

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 seweverythingblog12 Comments

The completed bandini kurta. Finally. (Eye roll)….

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)….

November 21, 2022November 20, 2022 seweverythingblog6 Comments

One More Last Hurrah for Summer 2022. Promise.

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.

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 seweverythingblog4 Comments