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…
BWOF -January 2008
I am so inspired by all of the reviews on PatternReview.com for various garments made from the Burda World of Fashion January 2008 issue. Take a peek at the gallery! I found a copy on eBay and received it last week. I think I will change my SWAP to include the wrap knit top and possibly one pair of pants. …MORE…
Undercollar pattern piece
Wow! I think this will help me solve the problem I’m having on the mohair coat collar. Undercollars Part One – Cut by The Secret Pocket The major problem is the under collar pattern piece. The under collar is cut from the same pattern piece as the collar. Unfortunately, I ran out of mohair. Not knowing what to substitute I …MORE…
Multisizing musings
I’m stuck on a number of issues on my projects. I’m having trouble with the mohair coat collar, zipper construction on the chinos (even though I’ve done it before… I’m just not figuring it out this time) and I looked at the dress but just don’t know what to do. Plus I haven’t found the reader card so I’ll replace …MORE…
Finishing UFOs
Today I decided to revisit a few UFOs sitting in my sewing area. First, there is the mohair coat which only needs the collar attached and hemming. I’ll write this one up first because I’ve already taken a bunch of photos of the underlining technique I used. It will be a nice coat if I figure out the collar. Next, …MORE…
Things happen in 3s
Woo Hoo! Where are you little mojo??This has been a week of one misfortune after another. Get ready for my oh so very sad boo hoo story. I am concentrating on pulling together some winter appropriate basics because I am soooo in need of clothing. I traced off Vogue 8151 in size E (both views) and proceeded to cut into …MORE…
Round One with V8151
Vogue 8151 View B -Pullover tops with set in sleeves and call for Lightweight Wool Jersey, Cotton Knits and Interlock. I chose panne velvet. This is the pattern that makes me happy, then mad, then happy, then mad. I am going to figure it out once and for all this year because it is a good fit but just needs …MORE…
