Weekend Sewing: Finishing Up My Ladies Tailoring Projects

Happy Mother's Day, everybody!

I found this old high school graduation photo of my mom's today (circa 1948) and thought I'd share it with you.  Teenagers don't look much like that anymore, do they?

Shopping For Bouclé + "I Underestimated This Fabric Store!"

Friends, I'm not formally participating in Me-Made May since I wear me-mades almost every day.

Things I Don't Get, Vol. 18 -- Red-Carpet Fashion Obsession

Tonight's the night, readers!

It's the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, which coincides with the opening of the Institute's latest show, "Manus X Machine: Fashion in an Age of Technology."

New Patterns, New Fabric, New FIT Class (Draping)!

Lots to tell today, readers!

Giveaway Winner + 5 BIGGEST CHALLENGES HOME SEWING FACES

First things first, friends.  The winner of last week's giveaway is....

My Birthday GIVEAWAY -- 1940's Draping Book!

It's my birthday today and I'm celebrating it with a giveaway!

Introducing the BOXTOP for Men!

Wait no longer, friends!

The revolutionary new men's garment is here.  It's called the BOXTOP, and you can see me model one right now.

NAME THAT PATTERN -- Now 100% Caffeine-Free!

Readers, over the years, many of you have reported experiencing sleep disturbances due to the excitement of playing MPB's exclusive pattern-naming game, NAME THAT PATTERN.

Best Sewing Machine Garbage Find EVER!

Readers, I know: yet another sewing machine found on the street.

I think this my sixth or seventh.  Without a doubt, it's my heaviest.  It weighs 37.5 lbs.  That's 10 lbs. more than my Bernina 930!

Just Don't Call It a Onesie: Making My Own "Calchemise"

If you follow me on Instagram, today's post won't come as a surprise.

Can You Still Save Money Sewing Your Own Clothes?

It seems like another world.

Muslining a Vintage Sixties Swimsuit Pattern

I own about half a dozen vintage men's swimsuit patterns, which I've picked up over the years mainly on eBay and Etsy.

NOT A JOKE: The "Calchemise" -- YEA or NAY?

So this is now a thing.

The State of Home Sewing 2016 -- What's Your Perspective?

If you haven't heard already, the Hancock Fabrics chain, with more than 250 stores in 39 American states, is closing.

My First Brand New Sewing Machine or "Hello, Kitty!"

Readers, say hello to the first brand new sewing machine I've ever purchased!