think like an Italian
Think back to Italy. Women in perfectly cut clothing. Not a lot of clothing either – just well-done items of quality. Look into my closet. Too much stuff. Needs to fit better. Need less stuff. Need to focus on Italian…
Nursing top patterns came
So I narrowed it down to two styles for the moment – a teal knit princess seamed tank – the MINI Swap tank and the swing overlay tunic in a bright pop art print (I had made a skirt out…
another sewing idea
In my Crafters book club (which is becoming foodie book club – a peeve of mine) I saw a book about designing denim – mostly handbags. And then I remembered I have dad’s old shorts – and planned to overdye…
Mini SWAP
We’re doing one of those wardrobe capsules between May and July1st on Sewing Refuge, the former Sewziners site. Five pieces, interchangeable. I just bought some new fabrics – and I have many in stash. But I desperately need casual clothes…
sew much sewing
I cut out the handbag for the Pattern Review contest. Used one of my books. Measured it off. It’s not a big bag, but those handles didn’t need a big bag. I am excited to sew it – and in…
nursing tops…
So how do I use these new patterns? For NC207 the empire overlay tops – the flared one would look fabulous with the underlay at high hip, sleeveless or cap sleeve. For the tulip front, a deeper scoop neck, a…
More nursing patterns
I bought four Elizabeth lee nursing patterns tonight (sale on the site). The photos there are kinda dorky – and they need newer mothers modeling. But I have seen the very same styles in my latest nursingwear catalogs so I…
Babywearing coat!
Babywearing coat, side view, full length Babywearing coat link Doesn’t that look fabulous! I’m impressed. I followed all the instructions exactly and it came out really well. A very chic just above the knee length coat, with babywearing panel to…
New hot patterns
their new Riviera line debuted today. Ooh la la. Now I’ve only ever made 3 patterns by them (muslin tested a fourth, under construction). But I love the line. This one is, as it’s name implies, a resort-wear collection of…
UFO weekend – status!
Sewed: 1 pr flannel pajamas 1 flannel nightgown 1 re-worked nursing top (a redo from last summer, took it apart and resewed it with some better features) 1 red satin clutch 1 toile canvas make-up bag Mended/finished: Hemmed 3 skirts…
UFO weekend
I’m a third of the way into UFO weekend. G. got up late so I got a late start, but by 1pm I had hemmed all three skirts – the two pleated silk, and gray leather – a shirt of…
Tube tops
So I love Hot Patterns. My banded tube top is all the rage this summer – and I already have one! But I did see this wrapover keyhole banded tube top which would make fantastic nursing access with a double…