Sewing

I’m making the halter version. I have been working on a muslin for for a reprint of a vintage pattern for the last couple of days.  The pattern is Butterick 5209 and I think I finally have the fit of … Continued

Every now and then I get the urge to sew something quick, something that doesn’t require muslins, fittings, refittings, etc.  Of course, “quick” nearly always turns into weeks as I also have the habit of starting projects and abandoning them … Continued

Well, this is the 3rd time I make this blouse and I still like it.  I’ve used three different fabrics with various effects.  My favorite is still the yellow one here but, unfortunately, it’s way too big now and I … Continued

I thought that since the previous Simplicity 2599 (two posts down) fit well and needed only a slight alteration to the neckline to fit better, I’d make a quick second version.  Well, it turned out to take forever because I … Continued

I started this blouse at least two months ago.  The semester got hectic, I’ve written the equivalent of a small book, the running and cycling got crazy then I got a job.  I finished everything but the hem weeks ago … Continued

I’m so pissed off right now that I probably should not even write this post. Remember that cute blue blouse from two posts down?  Well, I finally wore it and washed it.  This is what I saw when I pulled … Continued

In the past couple of days I’ve been working on a muslin for a vintage pattern.  The pattern is DuBarry 5020.  There is no date anywhere on the pattern, instruction sheet or envelope but my guess is that’s it is … Continued

When I first saw this blouse back in April of last year, I thought the two rows of buttons and the rolled sleeves with tabs looked really cute.  I was hesitant to make it however because it is a boxy … Continued

It started getting cold here (well, cold for South Florida) early last month.  I don’t really have every day type coats/jackets so I thought I’d make a fleece one and keep it simple but feminine.  I chose this pattern because … Continued

I’ve had this pattern for a while.  I bought it because I really liked the sleeves.  I actually really like the open back as in the pattern envelope but let’s face it, I need to wear a bra.  There is … Continued

I started working on this dress probably a month ago.  I decided to skip the muslin because it was an easy, loose dress so what could go wrong? WRONG!  I made the dress and it was ALL wrong.  First, it … Continued