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Jan 30, 2020

Amazing Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Joins the Family!

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Friends, something wonderful happened to me last week: I purchased a vintage sewing machine that has stolen my heart.
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Jan 26, 2020

10-Year Blogiversary + 5 Reasons I Still Blog

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Friends, last week marked my 10-year blogiversary.
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Jan 22, 2020

Modeling the Eighties Jacket + How Much Did This Actually Cost?

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Ta da!
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Jan 19, 2020

The 1980's Jacket Project

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It's always interesting to me to trace the origins of my sewing projects.
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Jan 12, 2020

Mismatched Plaid -- YEA or NAY?

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Readers, last week while I was walking my dogs I captured the back of what I thought was a very unusual plaid coat. 
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Jan 6, 2020

The Environmental Impact of Home Sewing: Should We Care?

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Readers, hardly a day goes by when we're not reminded in the media about the environmental crisis.
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Jan 1, 2020

Saying Good-bye to the Chelsea Flea Market

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Friends, it's never easy to say good-bye to something or someone you love.
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Dec 19, 2019

"A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing" Book Review

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Last week I had the pleasure of having lunch with sewing blogger and published author Sarah Gunn, who was visiting NYC from her home in S...
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Dec 16, 2019

SAVE THE DATE -- MPB Day WINTER FROLIC 2020!

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Readers, I know it's still December.
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Dec 14, 2019

Oh, Joy: My First Bernina Serger!

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Friends, it has happened again!
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Nov 28, 2019

A New Shirt for Thanksgiving

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Readers, it's always nice to have something new to wear for the holidays, don't you agree?
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Oct 31, 2019

OCTOBER SURPRISE: My vintage Bernina 830 Record!

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Readers, just when you thought this month was going to be another run-of-mill October, look what recently landed in my life!
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Oct 6, 2019

My First-Ever BAG!

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Ten years of sewing and I've never made a bag?
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Sep 5, 2019

Crinkle Cotton Thai Fisherman Pants + Vacation Outfits!

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Readers, I'm back from a week's vacation in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and looking forward to getting back to my sewing mac...
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Aug 13, 2019

Peter & Michael's Singer Featherweight Shirt Photo Shoot!

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Readers, just two weeks ago I stumbled on two very wonderful Robert Kaufman Singer Featherweight quilting cottons.
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Peter Lappin
I'm a native New Yorker and sewing fanatic! I started sewing in 2009 and today make all my own clothes using vintage sewing machines and vintage patterns, in addition to sewing for private clients. Welcome to the warm and whimsical world of Male Pattern Boldness, where the conversation is sewing, style, fashion, fabric, and more!
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