Jun 29, 2014
Jun 28, 2014
Jun 26, 2014
Jun 25, 2014
Jun 24, 2014
Getting Started on Cathy's Floral Rayon Day Dress
Readers, I am happy to report that Cathy's new frock, McCall's 4752 (from 1942, I believe) is coming along smoothly.
Labels:
40s glamour,
works in progress
Jun 22, 2014
Jun 21, 2014
"Patterns and Fabric and Dish Towels, Oh My" or Saturday at the Flea Market
My beloved Chelsea flea market is undergoing major changes but I am glad to say there will still be a market.
Labels:
fabric,
flea market,
patterns
Jun 20, 2014
MPB DAY 2014 -- Mark Your Calendars!
Friends, I'm excited to announce that our 4th (!) annual MPB Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th.
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MPB Day
Jun 19, 2014
I Left My Heart at Jonathan Embroidery + Mood Outfit Reject Pics
I was all set to use this pic in yesterday's Mood post until I noticed the placement of my left hand -- and it's a good thing I did. Men!
Labels:
completed projects,
mens jacket
Jun 18, 2014
Modeling My Cotton-Linen Jacket and Pants at Mood!
Run, friends, run. . .
. . . to the Mood Sewing Network, to see me modeling my denim-blue cotton-linen ensemble. Just click here!
Labels:
completed projects,
mens jacket,
modeling,
Mood Sewing Network
Jun 17, 2014
Jun 15, 2014
Jun 14, 2014
MORE Alterations for Mom (Grrrr....)
Can I be honest? I don't enjoy doing alterations for others.
(I know that so many sewers can't get enough of them.)
Jun 13, 2014
Jun 12, 2014
Elvis pants FAIL or "Butt Not For Me"
Wadders tend to be few and far between here at MPB Industries (knock wood).
That said, I created one today trying to make the pants from McCall's 5119, the groovy vintage 70's shirt and pants pattern I picked up last month.
Labels:
mens shorts,
works in progress
Jun 11, 2014
Things I Don't Get, Vol. 14 -- McCall's "Annie,Too" Pattern Line
Friends, it has always seemed strange to me that there weren't more movie and/or celebrity tie-in pattern lines over the years.
Labels:
patterns,
YEA or NAY?
Jun 10, 2014
Jun 8, 2014
Jun 7, 2014
Jun 6, 2014
100% INDY PATTERN TESTING free + New Hat Muslin!
If I learned anything this week unrelated to indy pattern testing, it's that a good hat is hard to make.
Labels:
completed projects,
Hats
Jun 4, 2014
A Drop in the Bucket (not a joke)
Readers, even I am tired of seeing close-ups of myself in this hat so I can imagine how you must feel.
But I must update you on my latest hat tweak.
Labels:
completed projects,
Hats
Jun 3, 2014
Jun 2, 2014
A Drop in the Bucket...Hat
Friends, after the excitement of yesterday's musical comedy vlog extravaganza, anything that followed was bound to be an anticlimax.
Labels:
Hats,
works in progress
Jun 1, 2014
All Talking, All Singing, All VLOGGING!
Readers, today's the day: the debut of my very first weekly vlog!
To quote Michael, "The next phase has begun."
Labels:
Peter on video
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