Sewing Again with Kenneth D. King!

Readers, once again I have had the great privilege of participating in a New York City Sit-and-Sew hosted by couturier and master sewing instructor Kenneth D. King!

Sewing with Linen and Liberty of London

Long-time readers of this blog will know that I'm a big fan of combining contrasting fabrics in my shirt projects, especially coordinating prints (or stripes with prints).

Grow Your Instagram: MY TOP TEN TIPS!

Readers, I am guessing that most of you are familiar with Instagram.

Wedding Gown Update, New Sewing Book, and MORE!

Lots to tell, friends!

NAME THAT PATTERN - Happy Birthday, Pierre Cardin Edition!

Readers, did you know that Pierre Cardin was born on this day, July 7, a mere 95 years ago?

Peter's Patriotic Pants!

Readers, it's been a while since I've sewn something totally frivolous and fun.

Two Wedding Gowns!

Readers, fasten your seat belts: I've undertaken two wedding gown projects and I hope you'll come along for the hopefully not-too-bumpy ride!

$75 for a Tank Top? Transparency Pricing -- YEA or NAY?

Readers, if you're like me, you're very aware that the cost of ready-to-wear clothes isn't always reflective of the quality.

Fabric Shopping with a Decisive Aussie!

Friends, as much as I like to fabric shop alone, I always have more fun shopping with others, even when I don't purchase anything.

Self-Drafted Floral Linen Pants!

So last week I sewed up a pair of pants using the pants pattern I drafted for myself in my menswear patternmaking class at FIT, which ended last month.

I learned a lot!

Something Old That's Something New: Simplicity 4971!

Simplicity 4971, which dates back to the very early 1960's, is one of those vintage men's patterns that proliferate on sites like Etsy and eBay and looks pretty unremarkable.

Draping a Knit Dress with a Twist

For my final project in Draping IV at FIT, due this coming Saturday, I have to design both a dress and a jacket.

Self-drafted Pants for My FIT Menswear Patternmaking Class

Not much of a sketch, I know, and it's on the back of an envelope (above), but this is the design I came up with as one of my final projects for the menswear patternmaking class I've been taking at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology).  It's due next week.

Listen to My Podcast Interview!

Friends, I'm thrilled to share with you a podcast interview that Sandi Hazlewood, who runs the excellent Crafty Planner blog, recently did with me.

Among other things you'll learn how I taught myself to sew, the origin of MPB Day, and when I was born -- not 1984 as is commonly believed.

You can tune into it here.  And do check out Sandi's other podcasts here.

Enjoy and have a great day, everybody!

MPB DAY 2017 -- SAVE THE DATE!

Readers, it's really happening and it's gonna be yuge!