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…
My Gameplan
I think I am off to a great start on my wardrobe makeover. I am still cleaning out my closet, brutally surveying each item for wearability as I go. I have found quite a few things I forgot I owned. Of course, there were a few items that I couldn’t bring myself to give up but I was tough overall. …MORE…
My Slippery Slope
Well, today I realized that I need to do something and quick. Looking down at myself (hence my faded yoga pant selection this morning) I can accurately state that these sad, too short, drawstringless Burdas need to be replaced pronto. What a terrible revelation! The general state of my personal style is sloppy at best. I’m a wreck. Laura Bennett’s …MORE…
Goals for 2008
Someone recently mentioned the importance of recording progress and setting new goals periodically. In the spirit of new beginnings, here are my thoughts on this first day of 2008. My 2007 accomplishments included celebrating 10 years in business, quite a bit more sewing than the year prior and scooting the last little one off to Kindergarten. It was quite an …MORE…
