0 WeSewRetro.com - May 13th, 2012
I had to make myself a dress the night before a event, so I found myself some fabric and a old retro pattern and took a evening to make something...
Elna eBay fiasco or "I Give Myself Very Good Advice..."
0 male pattern boldness - May 13th, 2012
Friends, when it comes to buying vintage sewing machines, I am not what you would call a novice. In fact, I have even written a series of articles for Vogue...
0 Kadiddlehopper - May 12th, 2012
I've been planning to make these pants for literally years, but you know how it goes - Oooh, shiny! Mom and I bought our patterns together but she was more...
The Gallery is going on Location
0 Allison.C Sewing Gallery - May 11th, 2012
Firstly, thank you all for the vote of confidence on my loud, sorry - bold - dress! It's not designed for knits specifically, the suggested fabrics are stretch crepe, charmeuse...
The T-shirt Project #2: Boden Twist Jersey Top
0 ~E Made This! - May 10th, 2012
So I guess I’m getting to April’s knockoff here on May 10th. I will aspire to be more on top of things in the future. At any rate, I sewed up...
Sorriest Pattern Category BY A MILE, or "Slim Pickings"
0 male pattern boldness - May 10th, 2012
Readers, have you ever thought about sewing a man's coat in a small size? If so, I have good news for me and bad news you. Last Tuesday I scored...
0 Diary of a Sewing Fanatic - May 10th, 2012
My main reason for going to Chicago was the Haute Couture Fashion Show presented by the Haute Couture Club of Chicago. I was invited to go last year but prior...
SIL Dress -- New Muslin! + Lining vs. Underlining
0 male pattern boldness - May 9th, 2012
So much to cover today, readers, so let's get right to it. I quickly stitched up a muslin of my Style 3263 Seventies slip pattern, which you'll recall most closely resembles...
0 male pattern boldness - May 9th, 2012
I have three new (to me) books to share! The first is Deepika Prakash of Pattern Review's 1000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts & Tips, my prize for winning the recent PR vintage...
Brighton & Bank holiday sewing
0 Fehr Trade - May 9th, 2012
We had a long weekend here in the UK this weekend, and I’m pleased to report that I made the most of it! On Saturday, James and I made an...
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