Is it Piping? Or a Facing? Why, it’s both! Well ok, it’s not traditional facing or traditional piping, but it works in a lovely way. Hi guys! Today I’ll share a neckline finishing technique with you. For the expert sewers who are very familiar with this technique, chime in with suggestions; if this is too… Read More Finish a Neck Edge with Piping/Facing Combo
I die a little when a blog post is missed because I’m a creature of habit where this blog is concerned. Being disorganized with the editorial calendar lately has resulted in no interesting sewing stuff to share with you, unless you want to see a couple of miscellaneous works in progress — nothing earthshaking, but… Read More Random Sewing Stuff in Lieu of a Proper Sewing Post
Hey you guys!! I wrote a blog post last year about some garments I had made with love and care, but they were a disappointment once I wore them. There were fit, style and sundry issues which made those much-loved clothes stay in the closet. Go here for the gory details. Need fixing, the red… Read More Unwearables: #Refashioned, #Altered and Made Wearable
Hi guys, here’s a quick, fun, palate-cleanser of a sewing project. I made sleep masks at the request of my favorite couple – my daughter and son-in-law. But…. couldn’t stop with just two. So, the third one in the picture is a bonus sleep mask. Mask 1 is made with scraps of blue chambray with… Read More Little Happy Stuff to Sew: Sleep Mask Edition
What, no pockets? My hitherto dormant pocket-love has emerged. I now like pockets on, and in, everything, even in pajamas (except for tight fitting pants). There seems to be a constant need to put my hands somewhere. There are other reasons, too; while out and about, I need to put little necessities somewhere other than… Read More Where are the pockets??
Under-stitching is an easy sewing technique; it’s a necessary technique if your garment has facings (versus bindings) on the neck, armholes, pant waistband, or the hem. Under-stitching keeps a facing from peeking out on the right side – that is it’s job. The images of my purple printed tunic show straightforward under-stitching at the neckline;… Read More Understanding Under-stitching
Hi guys! I love my SWAP items!! Do u? Before you get nauseated with yet another SWAP (Sewing With A Plan) post, let me explain. I wanted you to see all SWAP items together, in one post. Thanks to my son-in-law Brian for formatting the photos! Don’t the garments look much better without all the… Read More Mini S.W.A.P.: All Together Now
….. still unfinished. The case of a jacket that was loved, unloved and loved again – all during the construction process. Thankfully, it ended with “loved”; it’s still not lined, but I’m working on lining it as you read this — just couldn’t wait to share with you all. The Minoru jacket is the third… Read More Mini S.W.A.P 2018, Item Three: Minoru Jacket
Hi readers! The second item in the SWAP 2018 is done – about time, too. Using Simplicity 4528, which has become one of my favorite “workhorse” patterns. Nothing new to report there, except….. Right: Wearing S.W.A.P. items 1 and 2 In principle, it’s the easiest thing in the world to match the front of… Read More Mini SWAP 2018: Item Two. Tunic with Embroidered Applique
….. items 2, 3 and 4 are waiting to be created. Dear Readers, I’ve blogged about this particular pair of pants ad nauseum. Because, I have now made ten pairs from the same pattern, and wear them on a daily basis. So, bear with me. I will take you deeper into the making of these… Read More Mini SWAP, 2018: Item One, pants
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