Colette Sorbetto
I’ve been in the mood for lots of sewing lately but I haven’t been in the mood for anything complicated. I’ve picked up several patterns from my stash thinking “that looks nice,” then put them back again when I see … Continued
The Pinspiration Apron
After my last post, I started looking through Pinterest for photos of other people’s Pretty Ditty Apron, which lead to a general apron search, naturally. It’s really incredible how many different types and styles of aprons as out there. There’s … Continued
Pretty Ditty Apron
For someone who doesn’t consider herself terribly domesticated, I sure love aprons! Then again, I LOVE coats and live in South Florida, so go figure. I have several aprons; some I bought, some I made, and some were gifts from … Continued
Historical Sew Fortnighly #7: Tops and Toes
If the cap was pink, I’d look like Edith for Despicable Me. The Challenge: #7 Tops and Toes. Fabric: Medium weight linen. Pattern: None. Year: Circa 10th century. Notions: Thread, embroidery floss. How historically accurate is it? The cap … Continued
Simplicity 4192, Wrap Pants
I’m going on a cruise in a few days (YAY!!!) and I had so much sewing planned, but sadly, most of it will never come to fruition, or at least not in time. But these pants did and I’m pretty … Continued
Retro Simplicity 7638
I first saw this 1968 pattern in a vintage pattern lot I bought in 2009. I was immediately smitten with the color and the scalloped edge of the center front edge. At the time, I wasn’t confident enough in my … Continued
McCalls 6458 Children’s Pajama Tops and Bottoms
Finally something non-costume and non-knitting related! I first traced this pattern according to my son’s measurements months and months ago, but as always, I got sidetracked by life and the traced pattern just sat in the sewing room. That and … Continued
Historical Sew Fortnightly #3: Pink
The Challenge: #3 Pink Fabric: Poly Shantung. Pattern: Past Patterns 4678, originally Butterick Design 4678. Year: 1921. Notions: Just thread. How historically accurate is it? It is sewn by machine, which is period, and it is made from a period … Continued
Anglo-Saxon Female Peasant Outfit
After I made the green tunic from the previous post, I started to work on an outfit for me for the same event. I actually had the pattern, La Fleur de Lyse MAR 1001, traced for about two months before … Continued
Green Tunic
I actually finished this tunic about a month ago but I was waiting for the recipient to wear it to an event before I blogged it so I had good pictures of an entire outfit and not just a green … Continued
Historical Sew Fortnightly #2 Innovation
Challenge description: To celebrate the way inventions, introductions and discoveries have impacted fashion, make an item that reflects the newest innovations in your era. Be sure to share the research you did on your innovation, as well as your finished … Continued
Historical Sew Fortnightly #1: Make do and Make Mend.
Challenge description: ” Use this challenge as an opportunity to get your historical wardrobe in order by fixing any little bits that have worn out and gone wrong. Alternatively, you could focus on the historical precedent of making-do by re-making something … Continued