Recent Project Tweaks + MPB Day Reminder

It is not unusual for me to go back and tweak a project even after I (thought I had) finished it.

Things I Don't Get, Vol. 15 -- Lycra in Woven Fabrics

Readers, have you noticed how many woven fabrics today have Lycra in them?

An Organic Cotton Striped Rugby Shirt!

Readers, I just made my very first rugby shirt!

Back to the 1950's!

Readers, as you know, I adore vintage magazines, especially women's fashion and home magazines of the 1950's.

Come See My Completed Coveralls!

Friends, my coveralls are finished.   Click here to see me model them.

I'm Making Coveralls (or is it a jumpsuit?)

Last year I purchased Kwik Sew 3389 with the intention of making a pair of coveralls, and I've finally decided the time is right.

Susan Tries on the Blouse Muslin

Friends, no doubt you're wondering why I'm leading with a photo of designer Carolyn Herrera in her signature white shirt.

Modeling My New Boxers!

Readers, the theme of this week (so far -- it's only Thursday) seems to be boxer shorts!

Zack's Completed Paisley Shirt + My New Boxers!

Readers, Zack's shirt is finished!

My Latest Vintage Sewing Machine + Paisley-palooza!

Readers, behold my latest vintage sewing machine, an Elna Supermatic I purchased on eBay!

Susan's New Wrap Skirt Muslin + Back to the Bodice!

Susan came over for a fitting this evening; the dogs were so excited!

Zack Tries on His Shirt Muslin!

Meet handsome Zack!

He's the man I made that size 44" shirt muslin for last weekend.  Today he came by for a fitting.  (Yes, I work holidays.)

Another Fitting with Susan: Wrap Skirt + Altered Bodice!

Susan had a fitting yesterday at that little French café that doesn't seem to mind us using their bathroom or seating area.  (We do usually eat there too of course!)

More Sewing Books? More Sewing Books!

Happy July, everybody!  Am I the only one who can't believe it's already July?