You have lost access to your pattern bin albeit temporarily. What now? Well, plenty. I could have gone on a shopping spree for new patterns but chose not to, storage space being at a premium right now due to home repairs and such works. Besides, my pattern bin is full of favorite patterns that have… Read More No Pattern-bin Access. What Now?
While viewing the collections for Fall 2025 Couture season, some pieces in Rahul Mishra’s collection have been living in my brain since. These are fashion elements that rise up in the air, defiant of gravity and extraordinarily dramatic and beautiful. As I dug more into the collections, there were other designers with the same anti-gravity… Read More Gravity Defying Fashion
The times when you’re ready to don your latest make immediately, and certain things pop up which prevent you from doing that. Or, those unending last minute annoyances…. 1. A slip is requisite for a sheer garment but the only creamy white slip in my possession which I thought would be perfect but did not… Read More Your Slip is Showing. Unending little sewing tasks that keep you from donning your new stuff right away.
I solved my yucky neckline finish but caused another mishap in the same garment. It is not completed yet so be not afraid; there’s potential for more (insert sarcastic emoji here). First mishap mend: tackle the neckline slit puckers. There were some options here. It just came down to how much time I wanted to… Read More Pucker Mend
I’ve been writing about fashion and sewing these past couple of months but nothing that replenished my own wardrobe since November. You would think I have not been sewing at all for a couple of months. Not so, I’ve been sewing — just not for my own wardrobe. Here are a three projects which were… Read More Projects I Previously Didn’t Intend to Share With You, But Will Do So
To reach an acceptable level of sewing proficiency, I learned from people and entities who were and are still giants in the field of clothing construction. I will forever be beholden to them. One of them was Claire Shaeffer whose depth of first hand knowledge about Haute Couture construction and how it was different from… Read More Claire Shaeffer, 1939 – 2025
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
Dear Readers, I really killed it this time. I mean, months without a single post here! I’ve been sewing, albeit in spurts, since October. Well, here I am, and promise to make a sincere effort to write and post consistently. Because I love doing it and I love that you love reading it. On to… Read More Button-down Battle is Brewing
Hi guys! My last blog post being on August 10th, I am happy to report back to you. This September (designated as National Sewing Month), I decided to take a break and do the opposite. Also, this cartoon strip from “Crankshaft” fame, hit me right in the gut. That olive rib knit maxi? That was… Read More September as a Non-Sewing Month (Personally Speaking)
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