Ed's Second Shirt -- Pink and Blue Gingham!

I've been sewing a lot for the past few days and I'm happy to say I am 95% finished with Ed's second shirt (above).

Plaid linen shirt, completed and modeled!

Meet Ed, our dear neighbors Irma and John's son-in-law, who's visiting this week with his wife from California.

Sewing a fine linen plaid men's shirt

I've fallen behind, readers.  I haven't yet shown you photos from Susan's last fitting from last Friday, which went very well.  I hope to share those with you later in the week.

MPB Day - Holy Moly, what fun!

Friends, the truth: Since I launched MPB Day in 2011, the only thing I've changed is my clothes.

I'm from the If it ain't broke school: a little fashion museum, a little lunch, a little pattern swapping, a LOT of fabric shopping, a little schmoozing in the park -- just add water.  Like your mom's rice pudding recipe, it always comes out perfect.  It's a day I look forward to all summer long and I'm always sorry when it's over.

NAME THAT PATTERN -- MPB Day Eve Edition!

Friends, tonight is MPB Day eve, which means I have only twelve hours to apply my hydrating facial masque and I may need all twelve.

Working on Rugby Shirt #2

It's time for another rugby shirt!

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!