Taking Cues from an Exaggerated Couture Silhouette
Silhouette inspiration from Valentino Haute Couture … Read More Taking Cues from an Exaggerated Couture Silhouette
Category: Sewing Fashion
Wrap Pants: Happy Make
The #CamiMadePatterns’ Mirage Pants wrap around in the best way. No need to lift a leg to wear them. … Read More Wrap Pants: Happy Make
Glam Cover Up for a Neckline Mess Up
Hi friends, I’m going to share some ugly truths behind my careless execution of a knit neckline, and an idea for a cover up of said faulty execution. The moral: you don’t always have to rip your seams for a sewing error; cover it up. Fabric: Gorgeous navy/white striped knit from Sew Much Fabric .… Read More Glam Cover Up for a Neckline Mess Up
Its True. I Actually Wear What I Make (Micro Post)
222 words You are reading these words on WordPress, the blogging platform I use. WordPress is like the Disneyland of the blogging world – the experts are “Happiness Engineers”. The HEs just advised their WordPress users to consider creating “micro” content (under 1000 words) as an option because it might hold the readers’ interest better… Read More Its True. I Actually Wear What I Make (Micro Post)
A Home for the Schiaparelli Pocket
The Schiaparelli pocket has found a home – an unfinished one, but a home nonetheless. For the new readers who are wondering about the Schiaparelli pocket, go to my fun little post back here. Meanwhile, I’m letting everyone in on the unfinished jacket which is now a forever home for the coolest patch pocket ever! … Read More A Home for the Schiaparelli Pocket
My Neon Spring
Neon is just one of the trends being touted out there for spring 2020. And, . for the “oh-no-the-eighties-are-back crowd”, hang with me; I am putting myself in the neon realm. But first…. 2019 Update: Last year in a sewing group I frequent, Roz of Sew Much Fabric guided attendees through finding a style icon… Read More My Neon Spring
Happy 10th Anniversary. It’s Been a Decade of Sewing My Entire Wardrobe.
I congratulate myself this month for making all clothing that exists in my closet today. I have not purchased a scrap of ready-to-wear since January 1, 2010. I think it turned out well. Well, there are 20 year old special occasion pieces in the closet which are irreplacable, but all new things since 2010 for… Read More Happy 10th Anniversary. It’s Been a Decade of Sewing My Entire Wardrobe.
Assymetrical Neckline – Again
Back after a long hiatus!! Hi, dear readers, you may have seen this particular tunic before, but this time — it’s on me (all my photos by BrianCampbellPhoto) and not on the dummy. Inspiration A Few Process Notes I’m sharing this on the Designin’ December online group initiated by Linda of the Nice Dress. Thanks,… Read More Assymetrical Neckline – Again
If it’s Tuesday….
(said in a Chuck Todd kind of voice) …. it’s time for a post on the Sew Everything Blog. And, here we are on Thursday. Today has turned into a sharing-other-great-sewing-blogger-posts day, because there’s no dearth of fabulous sewing done by other enthusiasts; therefore I’m thrilled to share a link from Ann of The Compulsive… Read More If it’s Tuesday….
Tory Burch’s Fine Handkerchief Aesthetic
Wearable art and other fashionistas in the sewing community have long used old handkerchiefs for fashioning their own fashion and accessories. Hey, hanky couture enthusiasts, take a look at Tory Burch’s Spring 2020 collection! What do you think? An enthusiast’s collection of vintage embroidered handkerchiefs are random, individually bought for their hand-embroidered beauty. But the TB collection’s… Read More Tory Burch’s Fine Handkerchief Aesthetic
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