Revisiting the 70's Disco Shirt + Painting Update!

Look, everybody, my garbage-find artwork is now hanging on the wall -- I was even inspired to declutter the surface of my credenza!

Challis Winters? + Garbage Find of the Month!

Friends, just look what I found in my building trash yesterday evening.

Linen Pinstripe Drawstring Pants for Michael

Occasionally I buy fabric with a certain project in mind but end up using it for something else entirely.

Hello, VLOGGY!

Friends, once again I am delighted to present my latest VLOG extravaganza.

FINAL Williwear Post: Michael Rocks It!

OK, so Michael insisted he get to model McCalls 8536, the vintage Eighties Willwear top.  Or somebody insisted...

Meet Mary Porter!

Friends, I am delighted to introduce my new colleague here at MPB, veteran sewing instructress Mary Porter!

In Praise of the One-Day Sewing Project -- McCall's 8536

Remember this vintage McCall's Williwear pattern from 1983?  Well today I made the top.  (You know this is basically a unisex pattern when a men's shirt is referred to in the instructions as a top.)

READER QUESTION: "How practical are white pants?"

On occasion an MPB reader will ask me for fashion or sewing advice.   It's flattering!

Kenmore Feed Dog FAIL -- What am I doing wrong? (With UPDATES)

Friends, if you watched yesterday's vlog, you know I've been doing some long-delayed maintenance on my beloved Kenmore 158.141, my go-to vintage zigzagger.

Sunday VLOG -- Sultry Summer Edition!

Readers, it's VLOG time again.  Mitzi's ready for her big number and so am I!

Coffee Table Fashion Books (in the age of Pinterest) -- YEA or NAY?

I used to own this exact same coffee table.  I ended up selling it when I got tired of telling people not to put their drinks down on it without a coaster -- a real drag.

Gearing Up for The Next Big Thing

Friends, I played hookey yesterday: I went to the beach at Fire Island with my friend Nora.

So You Want to Sew a Men's Suit -- Some Helpful Resources

I'll admit it: I find a men's suit to be one of the most challenging sewing projects to take on.

Modeling My Navy Blue Suit at Mood!

Friends, as promised, my suit -- the first I've completed that wasn't made out of a vintage bedsheet, btw -- is live and ready for your inspection on the Mood Sewing Network.  Just click here.

Invasion of the Killer VLOG!

It's out there in the night.  It's coming closer and closer...

NAME THAT PATTERN: Matchy-matchy Semi-Finals!

Readers, the last season of MPB's exclusive pattern-naming game, NAME THAT PATTERN, proved that there exist among you some very talented players who are ready to step it up a level.

When Bad Things Happen to Good Pockets

Friends, I have good news and bad news.

"Just the pants, ma'am"

I have a very bad habit.

Finishing My Suit Jacket + NOT a Unisex Pattern!

Do you want to laugh?

Sunday Sewing VLOG TIME!

Has a week gone by already? Where does the time go?

Herringbone Twill Jacket Update

The jacket continues to come together, albeit slower than I'd originally hoped.

July 4th Jumpsuit Miracle: a TRUE STORY!

Readers, you're not going to believe what happened to me today.

A (Slight) Change of Plan

Remember this cotton/linen outfit from last month?

From Red to White and Blue: New Fabric!

Maybe it's the approach of July 4th, but lately I'm all about the reds and the blues -- with some white in there too of course.

Juicy July Jottings!

Readers, with the excitement of the last few days, I completely forgot that we have a brand new month before us.