I’ll tell you, over these past 12 months, give or take a few, I’ve been nothing more than set up, beat up, chewed on and spit out for the dogs to finish off. Quite literally, without going into details, it has been tough. We relocated, moved across country, and I should be happier to be in this beautiful place. But …MORE…
Back Fitting Experiment
I haven’t blogged for so long it is silly yet I really need to. I am on the computer all day and dread having to do more computer work to document my sewing. Hence the lack of blogging, but I really should just get over it and write it all down, huh? I’ll start fresh today to document for myself, …MORE…
Dragon tales
McCall 2335 -Dragon costume. I used Poly Taffeta from Joann’s, fleece, hi-loft batting instead of fiberfill. DS wanted to be Godzilla for Halloween this year so I found this pattern and immediately looked up reviews. I needed to see what I was in for! In all, it was a well drafted pattern with the exception of the arm and leg …MORE…
Yummy pajamas
Kwik Sew 3595, View A, Misses’ pajamas. View A pull-over top has contrast band at bottom edge, and capri style pants have contrast bands at bottom edges of legs. View B has shorts, and top has shaped hemline with ruffle and button closure on back. Suggested fabrics such as: cotton, cotton types, broadcloth, lawn, batiste, silk, silk like fabrics. The …MORE…
How would I do this?
Burda World of Fashion 08/2007 107 -Jersey Top. Per Burda: Cleverly combine ring-stripe and plain-coloured jersey. OK!!I traced the pattern off this past January, along with 105, and it is waiting for me to do something… anything! I like the look of this top but I’m not crazy about horizontal stripes or long sleeves and that must be keeping me …MORE…
Fish anyone?
Simplicity 4926, Really Cool Fish Costume. OOP. Couldn’t get my hands on it, so I had to self-draft this fish. My third grader came home early last week and asked if I could make a fish costume like that cool one on the sewing website. He remembered the dead fish costume Twistedangel made a few Halloweens ago. He had wanted …MORE…
Kimono style
Simplicity 4020 Kimono Top, View D. This pattern calls for stretch knits only. Fabrics recommended: Lightweight double knit, stretch velvet, two way stretch novelty knit fabrics, stretch lace. I used stashed fabric purchased from EOS called Japanese Geisha print triple mesh. I had about 1 1/4” yards and it was fun squeezing out this top plus a pair of panties. …MORE…
Sleeveless Wrap Top
BWOF 01/2008 116 -Wrap top. Tie-bands wrap twice around the waist. This pattern calls for two-way stretch jersey knits only. I used a cut of .99 onionskin that I purchased from Fabric Mart a few seasons ago. It was meant to be a muslin throw away fabric but it is charming. It is perfect for this pattern. While tracing, I …MORE…
SWAP version 3
I am sad to find out that BWOF doesn’t qualify for the wardrobe portion of the Timmel SWAP. But that’s OK… here is yet another revision! It is actually easier on me to change out the pants, shorts and skirt for McCall’s wardrobe 5397. There aren’t any cute details like topstitching or pockets. I kinda feel like I’m cheating! I …MORE…
I heart BWOF
I am finally starting on my Spring SWAP. This is my first revision and I am delighted to share it with you. I have changed the wardrobe pieces and made a few other pattern changes. Hopefully using three pieces from the same section in January 2008 BWOF, City Styles, will satisfy the Timmel SWAP wardrobe requirement. I am thinking I’ll …MORE…
