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.
Header photo credit: WordPress’ free media images for users of the platform. Tired of reading about this still unfinished tunic? Think about my emotional state when things keep going wrong with it. Sorry, I refuse to abandon it. Here’s the latest mishap: while sewing the collar pieces together, the interfaced piece decided to do a… Read More Chatty Post: Just one more sewing mishap; Chanel Couture eye candy; Has red carpet fashion gone too far? And, More….
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
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
Dear Readers, in spite of thoughtful and diligent sewing by the seamstress, this is how some sewing projects are abandoned or thrown in the UFO pile. It hurts me to say this, but after many hours spent thinking through the making of Vogue 9005, then deciding to “just sew it”, I have to abandon the project. But first,… Read More Abandoning a Sewing Project
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