McCall's 2054 Flight Suit Pattern: Challenges and Caveats!

Readers, my flight suit project has been extremely enjoyable but it has not been without its challenges.

Dare I Attempt Another Jumpsuit?

 

As my long-time readers may already know,  I've had very mixed results with one-piece garments.

Michael Models His Faux Fur Birthday Coat!

Michael's coat is finished -- a few days after his birthday I'm afraid -- and here are some photos of him wearing it!

PART 2 -- Finishing the Faux Fur Coat

 

Friends, if there was anything I obsessed over in making Michael's faux fur coat, it was the front pockets.

A Faux Fur Coat for Michael -- PART 1

I promised to make Michael a faux fur coat three years ago; it didn't happen but I'm determined to have one ready for his birthday this year.  

Modeling the Completed Safari Jacket!

Friends, the jacket is done and here I am wearing it!

Working on My First Safari Jacket

Readers, more than five years ago I purchased this Australian Bush Outfit pattern, Folkwear 130, with the intention of making a safari jacket.

The Chelsea Flea Market Is Back And So Am I

Friends, it's hard to believe that our very first Covid summer is coming to an end, but it is.

Why I Won't Be Hosting MPB Day This Summer

Readers, I'm guessing this will come as no surprise.

Adjusting to the New (Ab) Normal + My Vintage Watch Obsession

New York City is slowly reopening.

Good News, Bad News

Friends, the mask wearing continues here in New York City and, naturally, so does the mask making.

A Mask for Cathy + MORE!

"Don't let Covid kill your glamour!"

Mask Maker, Mask Maker, Make Me a Mask!

Readers. the mask making continues.

Who Is That Masked Man?

Friends, I know I'm a little late to mask making.

A Run on Sewing Machines? + Project UPDATES!

Readers, is it possible -- could there actually be a run on sewing machines?

Peanuts Pandemic Photo Shoot!

Friends, I know I should be wearing a matching home-sewn mask but this scarf will have to do for the time being.

Happiness is a Peanuts Shirt - PART 1

Greetings, readers, from my home quarantine to yours!

Window Shopping on Fifth Avenue During a Pandemic

Readers, today I went running up to Central Park and on the way I stopped to take in some store windows on Fifth Avenue.

Muslining a Vintage Swimsuit, New Shoes, + More Movie Links!

When I'm self-isolating I indulge myself in ways I otherwise might not.

Holding it Together (with WONDER CLIPS) + More Movie Links!

Friends, when I read that Amazon was holding off on shipping orders of non-essentials, I assumed this bag of 100 generic "Wonder" style clips I'd ordered last week would be delayed for who knows how long.

Let's Go to the Movies!

Friends, I don't have anything sewing-related I want to share today so let's talk old movies.

Sewing-related (and non-sewing related) UPDATES

Friends, it's hard to believe our MPB Winter Frolic was only nine days ago--New York City already feels like a very different place.

MPB Day WINTER FROLIC 2020 -- Keep Calm and Buy Fabric!

Friends, I certainly don't want to make light of the serious global health threat represented by the Coronavirus, aka COVID-19, not to be confused with Product 19, the popular Kellogg's breakfast cereal of yore.


What Shall I Wear to the Winter Frolic?

Readers, I can hardly believe it but the MPB Day Winter Frolic is this coming Saturday, March 7th!  (Details can be found here.)

Sewing Machines on Craigslist: The Good, The Bad, and the Rusty

In my experience, Craigslist is an excellent resource for sewing machines, vintage or otherwise.

The VEST of Everything

Readers, until last week I had only ever sewn one men's vest (above), which I created as part of a men's pattern drafting class I took at FIT three years ago.

Wearable Muslin MADNESS: My Davy Crockett Shirt in Microsuede!

Readers, every once in a while the test version of a new (to me) pattern exceeds my expectations.

Whatever Happened to the Davy Crockett Shirt?

Friends, do you ever get Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone confused or am I the only one?

Amazing Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Joins the Family!

Friends, something wonderful happened to me last week: I purchased a vintage sewing machine that has stolen my heart.

10-Year Blogiversary + 5 Reasons I Still Blog

Friends, last week marked my 10-year blogiversary.

Modeling the Eighties Jacket + How Much Did This Actually Cost?

Ta da!

The 1980's Jacket Project

It's always interesting to me to trace the origins of my sewing projects.

Mismatched Plaid -- YEA or NAY?

Readers, last week while I was walking my dogs I captured the back of what I thought was a very unusual plaid coat. 

The Environmental Impact of Home Sewing: Should We Care?

Readers, hardly a day goes by when we're not reminded in the media about the environmental crisis.

Saying Good-bye to the Chelsea Flea Market

Friends, it's never easy to say good-bye to something or someone you love.