If you want to (or have to) make lots of fabric tubes, I advise that you befriend this specialty presser-foot. Like a microwave, you can do without it but it’s faster and therefore more enjoyable to use. It is the Fast Tube foot (not to be confused with the Fast Turn set of tube turners,… Read More Sewing Gadget to Befriend
Shortening ready-to-wear pants at the hem sounds easy, but one needs to know some things. It’s good to know your stuff. First, I must bring your attention to Mary A. Roehr’s book, published in 1987. Look beyond the hand drawing and the self-published look of the book and it is a treasure trove! I know,… Read More Basic Sewing Concept: Raising Hem of Tapered Pants
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Left, Butterick Starred Pattern 5299, a copy of the wedding dress worn by actress Helen Twelvetrees in Disgraced; right, a vintage wedding dress made from this pattern. Some time ago I wrote about Butterick Starred Patterns. As far as I know, only twelve Starred Patterns were issued; they were exact…
Hello, readers! I’ve been away from the blog for two weeks (or three), and I’m hoping that you missed me a little bit. I felt the urge to write this post after watching episode 9 of Project Runway All Stars on the Lifetime Channel, where my sewing-nerd hopes got a little shattered. Zac Posen showed… Read More Pintucks on Project Runway All Stars
Originally posted on Sew Everything Blog:
Completed dress pictured against the backyard ruins Yup, in 2013 I am bringing out my unfinished projects.This item broke the PSP (pending sewing project) aka UFO record of all time. The LBD (little black dress) now achieves completion on my personal blog right here and now. Stashed away carefully…
Hi Readers, I’m back after two weeks of being a no-show on this blog; it’s a case of slacking off on an unpaid job. I hope everyone had as wonderful a Thanksgiving as I did. This week, I’m sharing this photograph on a sewing blog because: a) it’s a great family photo of two generations; … Read More A Family Photo For the (Sewing) Ages
Same pattern, same fabric, in solid black this time. Got anything more interesting for another boring and comfy knit basic? Well, how about embellishment on the raglan sleeve? Sounds good. Let’s go! There’s a great article on machine embroidery on knits in the latest Threads magazine, written by Angela Wolf. The above three lines are… Read More Boring Basic Plus: McCall’s 7286
From Fadanista: This lovely sewist’s cool idea is pure genius. fadanista I wasn’t going to blog this make because it is alarmingly simple, but then I did a clever thing (unbecoming lack of modesty, I know!), and thought I would share. I turned a RTW top into – er – another top (no, that’s not the… Read More A simple modification
2016, BEGONE! I am thrilled to welcome the year 2017. Here’s a reflective look back at my sewing activity, only to clarify how to move ahead. This may be an eye-roll moment, but indulge me. I sewed consistently in 2016, and my wardrobe is now populated with self-made clothing. But I sewed wardrobe items I… Read More Sewn Wardrobe Math and New Year
Hi Readers! Who doesn’t like to receive flowers, especially if it’s a single ribbon rose? Just looking at it gives me warm fuzzies. This ribbon rose is a quick-to-make gift idea to add to your holiday crafting repertoire. I used instructions which came with a kit, very happy that I did not discard the packet after… Read More Ruffly #Ribbon Rose. Quick Holiday Gift
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