Summer 2021 updates!

Readers, some updates -- it's been a while!

All My Pants or "Life at Max-Slacks"

Friends, I so enjoyed inventorying my outerwear a few weeks ago that I've decided to continue the process.

Good-bye, 2020!

Friends, another year has ended and it's time formally to bid it farewell.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Oh, Joy: My First Bernina Serger!

Friends, it has happened again!

OCTOBER SURPRISE: My vintage Bernina 830 Record!

Readers, just when you thought this month was going to be another run-of-mill October, look what recently landed in my life!

Crinkle Cotton Thai Fisherman Pants + Vacation Outfits!

Readers, I'm back from a week's vacation in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and looking forward to getting back to my sewing machines: September is National Sewing Month, after all!

My Bluprint Class, "Sew the Camp Shirt," is LIVE!

Friends, I'm excited to announce that my Bluprint class, "Sew the Camp Shirt," is ready for viewing!