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.

Saying Good-bye to the Chelsea Flea Market

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

Two New Sewing Machines!

Readers, great news: yesterday at the Chelsea Flea Market, I acquired not one, but two new sewing machines.

Fabulous Flea Market Finds

Could a man wear a charm bracelet?

Should he?

Sewing For Money + Flea Market Finds

Behold my latest shirt, made for a male client.  I love this plaid fabric, which my client actually purchased himself and brought to me, unusual in my business thus far.

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.

Back to the 1950's!

Readers, as you know, I adore vintage magazines, especially women's fashion and home magazines of the 1950's.

Inside Susan's RTW Wardrobe: Exploring Seam Finishes, Facings, et al.

When Susan came over last week, I asked her to bring me samples of some clothes from her wardrobe that fit well and that she likes.

Vogue Spring Fashions -- of 1942!

As anyone who follows me on Pinterest already knows, I am a big fan of vintage department store display, Sixties hairdos, and -- most especially -- Forties fashion.  

Sewing Uncertainty + Fabric Fun!

Was it Albert Einstein or Marilyn Monroe who originally said, When you can't make up your mind, don't.  Or did I come up with that myself?

"Patterns and Fabric and Dish Towels, Oh My" or Saturday at the Flea Market

My beloved Chelsea flea market is undergoing major changes but I am glad to say there will still be a market.

Flea Market Finds + New Fabric, New Friends, New Pattern!

Do you use a chalk wheel, readers?  I never have but I've always been curious about them.  I found this red one at the flea market today in a pile of old sewing notions and now it's mine.  I'm very excited to try it.

What I Sewed, What I Bought, What I Wore

You'd have to be living under a rock not to know that this month is Me-Made-May.

Spring at Last + Flea Market Finds!

Is May the prettiest month of all?

Vintage Lunchbox Score + Mom Tries on the Robe!

WHAT are Freddy and Willy sniffing so intently?

More Comic Book Bathos + Michael Wears the Shirt -- BETTER THAN I DO!

I can't deny it: Michael looks better in this purple gingham/floral shirt than I do.  Is it his skin tone?  His blue eyes?  His grayish hair?  Therefore I have decided to let him have it.  How frustrating!

Flea Market Fun on a Sunny Saturday!

So many fun things at the flea market this morning (on an amazingly April-like April day: sunny and mid-50's).

On Buttonholes, Blue Shirts, and Vintage Shoe Shine Kits

Let's talk buttonholes for a bit, shall we?

Ten Yards of New Fashion Fabric!

Something good arrived in the mail today!

What to Sew Next?

At the flea market this morning, a suitcase full of vintage sewing stuff.