copper silk and blue suede handbag
Here’s my copper silk and blue suede handbag. I posted a review of this on PR (click on the ‘more’ link on my PR widget to see it.) I sewed it for the Pattern Review Spring 08 handbag contest. I…
SWAP plan photo
This is my SWAP for spring/summer 2008 (see post a few weeks ago). I started the teal top – Elizabeth Lee nursing shell I had a few issues (see post below), but I think I can fix them and the…
Projects in progress, loving hands at home and why I need a good cry
I started and almost finished two projects – the tank top and the pants. Cut the tube top (after drafting my own pattern). But what frustrates me is I didn’t read or understand clearly the instructions on the tank top,…
wrap nursing top
So I saw a design of a nursing top I like – it’s the tulip overlay (only that’s all it is) with a band above the bust and wide cami straps. It’s kind of neat! I will try to make…
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…