Arrival of the Vintage Stetson Bowler!

Is there anything more exciting than a package in the mail?

Michael's Crossword Puzzle Shirt REVEAL!

Behold Michael's new shirt!

Friday Crossword Puzzle Apparel-PALOOZA!

Little did Miss Verna Lee Fisher suspect, when she posed in her clever crossword puzzle swimsuit and swimcap back in 1933, that she'd be part of a trend that would continue to....this very weekend!

Getting Started on the "Crosswords Are Easy" Shirt + New Pattern Book (and Hat)

Today I started my crossword puzzle shirt project, aka "Crosswords Are Easy."

FIT Class #9 -- OUTED

As much as I've been enjoying my menswear sewing class, I've always thought it strange that I've never been asked about my sewing experience by Professor B.

Hat Update + Last-Minute Homework

Let's cut to the chase: the Amazon bowler hat goes back from whence it came.

Bowler Hat Conundrum: KEEP IT or RETURN IT?

Friends, I want a bowler hat so bad!

On Buttonholes, Blue Shirts, and Vintage Shoe Shine Kits

Let's talk buttonholes for a bit, shall we?

WEARABLE MUSLIN: Professor B.'s Size Small Shirt Pattern

I bought this blue shirting last Monday when I was in the Garment District getting my dickey buttonholes done.

FIT Class #8 -- MIDTERM: The Finished Dickey Gets Graded

Readers, I won't lie: I was nervous to show my dickey to Professor B yesterday.  It's the basis of our midterm grade.

Man-Skirt: The Movie!

Readers, a special treat today: my complete man-skirt photo shoot is now a movie!

BREAKING: Peter Models the Man-Skirt at Mood!

Today's the day.

My March runway-inspired man-skirt ensemble is now live -- just click here.

Weekend Update!

Readers, I've been very busy of late, but I did want to check in and keep you up to date.

FIT Class #7 -- Finishing the Dickey: Attaching Collar and Buttons

I'll say this for my FIT Menswear Sewing class -- you get a lot of bang for your buck.  We're at week 7, we're finishing our sample dickey, and we're still not quite at the half-way point.

Peter Models the "Home Sewing Is Easy" Shirt!

Friends, I usually don't just post a bunch of photos without text, but I don't think this photo shoot needs much explanation.

Move over, "Home Sewing Is Easy," it's time for "Crossword Puzzle"!

I am happy to report that I am nearly finished with my "Home Sewing Is Easy" shirt.

"Home Sewing" Shirt Progress + New Fabrics!

Even though we had beautiful weather this weekend, I hardly left the house.  I sewed all day yesterday and most of today and may still sew some more.

Fished From the Trash + Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve?

Friends, do you remember how, last July, I purchased a second-hand Royal body form (which I named Roy)?  It was nearly perfect.

FIT Class # 6 -- Details, details, details!

This week's class was dedicated to making shirtsleeve plackets.

The Worst Way a Man Can Dress (Is Like a Woman)

Readers, why must our clothing be gendered?

Man Culottes -- YEA or NAY?

I sewed all day yesterday and completed my culottes muslin.

Ten Yards of New Fashion Fabric!

Something good arrived in the mail today!