This has been quite a year for my sewing! Probably the biggest change this year has been sewing for others. Well, that and using my sewing challenge to plan out wardrobe style sewing. Here is a look at my total output: 8 Tops5 Pants1 Skirts3 Dresses5 Coats, Jackets, Sweaters15 Skating Costumes (for me)15 Skating Costumes … More Year in Review: Sewing in 2012
I am a bit frustrated because the sewing mojo is high – I have a lot of projects I want to make, it is finally getting cold out, so I can actually wear the coats on my list, and my brain keeps wandering to all the things I want to sew. Not to mention all … More (Lack of) Sewing Progress
Firstly, for those of you who have been through the storms on the East Coast and have been able to give the all-ok on your blogs – I am happy you made it through! For those who haven’t been able to post yet – I hope you are doing ok too! I realize there is … More Sewing Plans: Trendy Metallic RTW Inspired Trench Coat
Firstly, let me extend my good thoughts to people dealing with hurricane conditions – I hope you (and your sewing rooms and skating rinks) all make it through the storm mostly unscathed. I will be thinking and hoping for things to turn out ok. Ok, now for the real post: Since I finally decided to … More Pattern Review: Butterick 5685
You guys – I have pants! I have been lusting after these pants since March… and finally I have them finished! This was my first experience using a Patrones pattern, and I have to say that overall I am quite happy with the resulting fit. Patrones Extra 10-40 There were a few design changes made … More Pattern Review: Patrones Extra 10-40
I have been going at it with the sewing machine – I still haven’t fully sewn together my pants (I still need to attach the waistband and hem, but probably not until next weekend), but I did working on muslins for my button shirt and a jacket. First, the good news: the jacket muslin is … More Two Muslins and Other Thoughts
Ok, McCall’s 6035, you win. After 8 months, 4 muslins, and 1 break down, I give up. You win. I wave the white flag. I sadly thought that good reviews and cup sizing would be enough to bring you to my side. It was not. Ok, you win. This time around, anyway. So in favor … More Waving the White Flag
