Is there anything more exciting than a package in the mail?
Mar 31, 2014
Mar 30, 2014
Mar 28, 2014
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!
Mar 27, 2014
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."
Mar 26, 2014
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.
Mar 25, 2014
Hat Update + Last-Minute Homework
Let's cut to the chase: the Amazon bowler hat goes back from whence it came.
Mar 24, 2014
Mar 22, 2014
On Buttonholes, Blue Shirts, and Vintage Shoe Shine Kits
Let's talk buttonholes for a bit, shall we?
Mar 20, 2014
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.
Mar 19, 2014
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.
Mar 18, 2014
Man-Skirt: The Movie!
Readers, a special treat today: my complete man-skirt photo shoot is now a movie!
Mar 17, 2014
Mar 15, 2014
Weekend Update!
Readers, I've been very busy of late, but I did want to check in and keep you up to date.
Mar 12, 2014
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.
Mar 11, 2014
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.
Mar 10, 2014
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.
Mar 9, 2014
"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.
Mar 7, 2014
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.
Mar 6, 2014
FIT Class # 6 -- Details, details, details!
This week's class was dedicated to making shirtsleeve plackets.
