Lessons Learned Sewing My First Silk Blouse or "Never trace darts with red carbon paper"

Roughly three years ago, at the Chelsea flea market, I impulsively purchased three yards of lightweight silk taffeta in a gold, beige, and black plaid, at a very good price.

My First African Wax Print Garment!

Monday afternoon I was heading uptown to a meeting and, with half an hour to spare, decided to pop into the hit-or-miss fabric store "It's a Material World" on 39th Street in the Garment District. 

NAME THAT PATTERN - Ho Ho Ho Edition!

Dear readers, it's hard to believe that it's jingle-bell time already -- weren't we just carving pumpkins?

Unusual Black Fabric Project + A New Vintage Sewing Machine!

I've just finished sewing a tunic-style shirt for a male client who wears mainly black (or dark gray) but wanted something a little unusual too.

Peter Models the Black Denim Jacket!

It's finished!

You can see me model my black denim jacket here.

Irons vs. Garment Steamers

Readers, when it comes to sewing tools, I'm pretty old-school.

The Impromptu Black Denim Jacket Project

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that two weeks ago I tried on a very cute Comme des Garcons jacket at Dover Street Market and decided to make something (somewhat) similar.
Here's the jacket.

What I've Been Sewing of Late

I always enjoy expanding my sewing horizons by taking on new challenges.

And the WINNER IS......!

Readers, while you're all deserving of prizes in my mind, sadly I had only one Kenneth King DVD to give away to a lucky MPB reader.

Today, I am happy to announce that the winner of the Smart Sewing With Fake Fur DVD is.......

Mackinaw Madness!

Readers, while I try to maintain a clear plotline here at Male Pattern Boldness, there are usually a few subplots going on, not all of which I discuss publicly. 

MPB Exclusive: KENNETH KING GIVEAWAY!

Friends, despite extensive negotiation between his people and my people, I am sad to report that I will not be able to give couture fashion designer Kenneth D. King away to any of my readers.  There's only one of him, alas, and he's a busy man.

However, thanks to the generosity of Mr. King, I am able to give away a sealed copy of his latest DVD, Smart Sewing with Fake Fur to one lucky MPB reader!

Neoprene Updates!

Now that my silver jeans are done, I'm thinking about my neoprene project again.

Peter Models the Silver Metallic Jeans!

My silver jeans are done and you can see me model them here!

WARNING: Silver Denim Can Be Blinding

I'm happy to report that my silver denim jeans are nearly finished.

Revisiting Metallics: Silver Denim Jeans!

So I was thinking...