I drafted a pants pattern in GD this past weekend, basically a sloper. I have to adjust my measurements in general – crotch depth, and waist and hip measurements too, then try again with another muslin. It was a fun…
Remember that coat that I made? that turned out to be too voluminous for me, and had icky topstitching. I’ve never worn it, and there it’s hung. Well it’s about to be a new coat! I saw a darling 3/4…
Today, I’ve layered a print wrap nursing dress (motherwear) over a black turtleneck, worn with black boots and tights, and long gold chain necklace. It’s a very chic look, and the t-neck is cozy under the dress. It’s good, comfortable…
The spring challenge starts when I get back. I would also like to alter my navy fleece ruana into a circular shape with ruffled edge, like the ones I saw in Avignon at the market. I think Navy is a…
Oh, it’s SUPER cute! I sewed the toddler swim suit (have to adjust strap positions before i post the pics) it is SOO cute, and big enough to wear into this summer (which is good, it took me about 2+…
I’m considering some sort of sporty ballerina shoe for spring. Maybe a bright color. Something fun, but all-terrain-ish. I have dressy ballerinas, these would be more casual. Why? well, I want something to wear with skirts or shorts, or casual…
The new set of bottoms are great. I used the XS sizing for the elastic, and took about 1/2″ more off each and it was the right fit. The tankini is great! I seriously have to get some fun prints…
I used Kwik Sew 3608 vieweB to make a nursing tankini swimsuit. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to convert a bandeau tankini swimsuit pattern to nursing. If you have never sewn a swimsuit before, here’s a few tips: Kwik…
I finished the Elizabeth Lee Nursing Classics 201 swimsuit (made it right out of the envelope, with just a short waist alteration). I will try it on in the water (shower) first, but I think next time I could just…
I started with the more complex Nursing Classics tank suit (the bandeau tankini will be simpler, the nursing opening is on the shelf bra, and is a simple overlap). So I tried it on and it fits great! Without the…
Starting a sewing blog was a fun idea. Half the fun of sewing is coming up with new ideas of things to sew! I looked through the box of Japanese cottons my friend Sue sent me earlier this year. There…
I have a sewing circle! Yes, indeed, two other friends invited me and another friend to join, so there are four of us, in age from me (39) on up to 60s. It’s a good group. We’re all making pants…