Jun 28, 2015
Back to Sewing with Vintage Sheets
When I first started sewing men's shirts, I made them out of vintage cotton/poly percale sheets I found at the thrift store.
Labels:
mens shirt,
works in progress
Jun 25, 2015
Peter Models the Liberty Summer Shirt! (Pattern Mixing ALERT)
Friends, I've just completed my genuine Liberty of London summer shirt for the Mood Sewing Network.
You can see me model it this instant by clicking here.
Labels:
completed projects,
mens shirt,
modeling,
Mood Sewing Network
Jun 24, 2015
Daisy Kingdom Little Girl Dress Patterns -- YEA or NAY?
Friends, let me preface this post by saying that I would never say anything intentionally to offend.
Labels:
patterns,
YEA or NAY?
Jun 22, 2015
NAME THAT PATTERN: National Onion Rings Day Edition!
Friends, I came this close to forgetting that today, June 22nd is National Onion Rings Day. Now I must be honest: I rarely eat onion rings, subscribing as I do to the adage (attributed to Kate Moss) that nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. But if I were to eat onion rings, this is the day I'd be eating them and I'd even share mine with you!
Labels:
Name That Pattern
Jun 19, 2015
Jun 16, 2015
Susan Models the Pencil Skirt Muslin
Yesterday I drafted a straight skirt pattern using Susan's measurements, prepared a muslin, and was able to have Susan try it on -- a busy sewing day!
Labels:
pattern drafting,
works in progress
Jun 13, 2015
Inside Susan's RTW Wardrobe: Exploring Seam Finishes, Facings, et al.
When Susan came over last week, I asked her to bring me samples of some clothes from her wardrobe that fit well and that she likes.
Labels:
flea market,
my life,
works in progress
Jun 11, 2015
Jun 4, 2015
Projects in the pipeline!
I really want to make another Ivy-style summer blazer, readers -- and maybe even a vest (my first).
This time I'll be using McCall's 5051 (above, from 1959) in a Size 34 chest (the smallest men's size available). I'm hoping it fits me better than oversized Vogue 9445, which became Michael's tropical print blazer. I think this McCall's blazer will likely to be a solid or simple stripe -- no hibiscus need apply.
Labels:
patterns,
project planning
Jun 1, 2015
MPB DAY 2015 -- SAVE THE DATE!
Friends, I'm thrilled to announce that our 5th (Fifth!) Annual MPB Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 8th!
Labels:
MPB Day
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