Things I Don't Get, Vol. 16 -- The Neoprene Craze

Neoprene -- you know, the stuff they make wetsuits out of -- is now a popular fashion fabric!

And speaking of ponchos...et al.

Readers, today we visited a wonderful street fair/flea market that takes place once a year just a block from my apartment building.

Peter Models the Plaid Overcoat!

My coat is finished!  You can see me model it here.

Ponchos for Men -- YEA or NAY?

Readers, I have never been a fan of the poncho.

Plaid Overcoat Progress + More Pattern Drafting!

My plaid Burda overcoat is coming along slowly but surely.

Remaking a Coat Pattern from Six Years Ago, et al.

Readers, I don't know how I managed it, but six years ago, with little more than two months' sewing experience under my belt, I made Burda 7780 (above).  It turned out pretty nice, especially from a distance.

Back to School -- First Patternmaking Class!

I went back to school yesterday!

Say Hello to My New Elna Grasshopper!

Readers, this has been a good week for me sewing machine-wise and it's only Tuesday!

Home Again + TWO New Sewing Machines!

Friends, you can exhale -- I'm back!