Recently I confronted my pattern hoarding, I mean collecting instincts in the interest of de-cluttering and beautifying the sewing room. The collection is now getting out of hand and I am streamlining in the spirit of reduce and recycle. Le sewing room needs to be less chaotic; and I, er, watched Hoarding: Buried Alive on TV this week. If you’re procrastinating with… Read More Sewing Pattern Collection Downsize and Giveaway
Easing fabric, in sewing vernacular, really means making one edge of fabric sew up evenly to a corresponding edge which happens to be a different length than the first one. For example, how would anyone sew a 10” fabric edge to an 11” edge without ending up with extra fabric at the end of the… Read More 2 Sewing Tips: Easing Edition
Dear readers, do you recognize this pattern? No? Of course not! It is a modification of an existing pattern, the Colette Pattern Company and their Sencha blouse pattern. (Disclaimer: No affiliation with Colette Patterns) The Sencha blouse has a vintage 1940s vibe to it. Even though I avoid most clothing items which fit at the waist, I… Read More Do You Recognize this Pattern?
Instead of me writing some introductory drivel, let’s get right to this Jeopardy-like post. Hope you enjoy it. Go ahead, add your own impressions in the comments section. A note to all involved with Project Runway: Under the Gunn: I love you all and adore the show. Please forgive my snarkiness. It’s me, not you…. A: He wears… Read More Project Runway: Under the Gunn Games
Dear readers, followers, commenters and sewing besties. Happy Valentine’s Day! I love each and every one of you. Here’s a box of candy. Yes, I made this box which is folded and glued, complete with a heart on top. My friend Vera showed me how to make it a few years ago; she used one of the… Read More To You From Me: Happy Valentine’s Day!
Closing a gaping sleeveless armhole in a ready made dress. I’ve discovered that altering ready to wear is a hateful activity in the American hobby sewing community. I’m not sure why sewists/sewers/seamstresses detest alterations? Frankly, I don’t mind altering something at all for a couple of reasons: Altering a store bought item will give it a custom fit… Read More Ease Stitching a Gaping Armhole Into Submission
My Bias Binder Attachment was given quite a workout as written in this earlier post. Today’s post is about the tool and some tips to keep in mind. Bernina has a new version to go with their fabulous new machines. I don’t have either the new machines or the updated binder. But I made this……………. Read on, dear Reader, since the… Read More 11 Sewing Tips & Info: Bias Binder Attachment Edition
Here’s the thing about New Year resolutions: making just one every few years, no more than that, is a possible way to success. At least it was for me. I’ve said this before – er, many times – but it bears repeating that my 2010 resolution to refrain from buying ready to wear and making… Read More Sewing Room Chronicles: The Beginning
Welcome. Readers! Today’s post is about sewing small items which are cute, fun and quick to make. Importantly, they serve a purpose in one’s well being – sewing wise. Little Happy Stuff: Relieves boredom with the current sewing project. Some of you may take issue with the words sewing and boredom in the same sentence.… Read More Little Happy Stuff: Fabric Pizza
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H.Dannecker, G. Schick, 1802, Staatliche museum, Berlin, Germany leather and gold decoration, shoes, 1790s How do we choose our shoes? what makes us long for a pair of very pointed flats rather than round toed ballerinas?… Fashionarchaeology has been musing over this question very much lately. Pointy flats are, after…
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