Sep 29, 2015

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!

Sep 26, 2015

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.

Sep 24, 2015

Peter Models the Plaid Overcoat!



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

Sep 22, 2015

Ponchos for Men -- YEA or NAY?



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

Sep 18, 2015

Plaid Overcoat Progress + More Pattern Drafting!



My plaid Burda overcoat is coming along slowly but surely.

Sep 15, 2015

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.

Sep 8, 2015

Say Hello to My New Elna Grasshopper!



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

Sep 6, 2015