It’s cape season…
and I’m glad it’s blue and white plaid, which seems fresh, and springy, but yet, can be worn when the temps are in the 40s. This is that weird shoulder season where I want to wear striped bateau neck tops…
Burda style and simplicity
They did a combo pattern offer, for a bow-tie short sleeved blouse and shorts, for a contest they ran (I voted for this one, though if they’d have shown the top with pants, THAT would have been my combo!) Anyway,…
Sewing groupies helped me mod a pattern
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…
Recycle rain coat
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…
nursing fashionista
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…
Next projects
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…
Toddler swimsuit is done…and where’s the skirt?
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+…
new ballerinas
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 bandeau tankini is done!
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…
Kwik Sew 3608 – converting a tankini swimsuit pattern for nursing
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…