These panels were easy to sew and advanced my windows one step closer to the beautiful couture inspired bedroom I picture in my head. My creative process sure didn’t save me time or money but I adore the final outcome. I found a thin cotton blend batiste on sale in the home dec section at Joann and purchased 3 yards …MORE…
D&D Super Chili Cookoff
Hello All, We would like to declare THE CHILI TEAMSTERS the winner of the first annual D&D; Super Chili Cookoff. The Chili Teamsters had a lot of support from their local chili super union and worked hard to achieve this well deserved honor. Chili Teamster leader, ChristaD, spent many hours cruising the information superhighway, refusing to give up until she …MORE…
So many costumes
Halloween is one of my favorite events of the year. I usually have so much fun planning, organizing and sewing our costumes. This year was different since we did a lot of brainstorming but couldn’t come to a consensus for a family theme. Brainstorming costume designs I really wanted to be Princess Fiona but had trouble talking the boys into …MORE…
Pant shape study
Pin the tail on the pant shape. Here are three recommended outfits for my figure type, the hourglass. I have major issues with outfit #1 since that is exactly the silhouette I want to avoid. The pants are so wrong with the little pleats in front and slightly tapered legs. If I wore this ensemble it would be a walking …MORE…
Ubercool trench -fall 2007
The season of the trenchcoat is upon us. For some reason, this year seems to stand out in my mind as the year to finally breakdown and make one. Two sewalongs could be part of the reason. One sewalong has been going on in a Yahoo group for a while but I just found it tonight thanks to Vonne. Another …MORE…
Redrafted top -added underbust band
Simplicity 4589 -Scooped or squared neckline tops in 6 views which pullover (no zipper in any view) and call for lightweight fabric such as laundered cotton, challis, crepe back satin, jacquared, laundered silk, rayon, gauze, double georgette, soft lightweight linen and linen blends. I chose view A, size 14 to make a muslin. This view is really the same as …MORE…
Carving out a deeper V
Kwik Sew 3115: I made this top last year and thought the v-neck was too high. Pulling it back out this year was a good thing as I’ve learned enough to deepen the v with some confidence. I deepened the v-neck by holding up the pattern to my new dressform and determining the desired depth, then I calculated how much …MORE…
Slinky top
Out of Print pattern includes hooded jacket, pullover top, halter top, pull-on pants and skull cap. I chose View B pullover top but have my eye on the jacket I like the high armsyce in this top especially. No gaping in the front armhole! The dart is supposed to be sewn downward but I flipped it up. So, this is …MORE…
Button-front straight skirt
Skirt A has front button closure, topstitched waistband and carriers. Pattern suggests Cotton Blends, Poplin, Gabardine, Lightweight Linen, Damask, Denim. I like the styling of the button-front straight skirts (pencil skirts?) I’ve seen around lately. The bonus is this skirt hem. It hits at the perfect spot so no need to take it up. I only wish they would specify …MORE…
Halter kick
Wrap front top is gathered at left side. Three views: A is a halter, B is short sleeve top, C is below elbow length sleeve top. Pattern recommends cotton knits, matte jersey and interlock. I have a thing for halters right now. I love the shaping of this top and feel comfortable although the low-cut is unusual for me. It …MORE…
