A mitered corner, which one usually finds in a tailored garment where a facing and a hem would otherwise overlap, is not difficult to make if one knows how.
Feb 29, 2016
Ladies Tailoring: Mitered Corners
A mitered corner, which one usually finds in a tailored garment where a facing and a hem would otherwise overlap, is not difficult to make if one knows how.
Feb 26, 2016
Feb 24, 2016
Feb 23, 2016
New Patterns, New Projects + Post-Picasa Possibilties, Please!
Great news, readers: my overalls are finished, photographed, and ready for their big reveal tomorrow. I'm so excited! (That's me in my Burda overcoat up top, trying to stay warm between shots.)
Feb 20, 2016
The Vintage 70's Overalls Project
I've owned this vintage Seventies men's overalls pattern -- Butterick 3571 (up top) -- for a few years now.
Feb 18, 2016
NAME THAT PATTERN - Belated Valentine's Day Edition!
Readers, what happened?
How could I have missed Valentine's Day this year? I hope you'll forgive me and still celebrate with me -- albeit a bit late -- by playing a round of the sewing blogosphere's favorite pattern-naming game, MPB's exclusive NAME THAT PATTERN!
Feb 16, 2016
Feb 13, 2016
Vintage Camp Collar Shirt: Simplicity 4160
Simplicity 4160, a camp collar shirt and vest pattern, dates from sometime in the early 1960's.
Feb 11, 2016
Ladies Tailoring: Skirt Side Pocket Finished With French Seams
I am loving my ladies tailoring class at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology)!
Feb 8, 2016
Something New -- Ladies Tailoring Class at FIT!
After taking a basic Patternmaking class at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) last semester, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do this semester.
Feb 5, 2016
How I Use Social Media
It's hard to believe, but on January 23rd, MPB turned six -- six!
How did that happen?
Feb 2, 2016
Sheer Fabrics for Men - YEA or NAY?
Readers, I think of myself of as open-minded and I know you are too.
But it is my opinion that sheer fabrics, lace included -- as in that Versace number up top -- don't do most men any favors. Do you agree?