Sewing

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

I chose the first winner in the regular fashion, random number from 1 to 18.  For the second winner I eliminated the first winner, which meant 17 entries, and moved everyone that posted after her up one spot. The winners … Continued

I’m a masochist at heart so I have decided to join the Trench Sew Along. There are a few trench coats/jackets I’ve been eying and this will help me to actually commit.  First, there’s BWOF (BurdasStyle now) 04-2008-107.  This is … Continued

I’ve been meaning to make a pair of shorts for a while but I was a bit hesitant due to the fact that I’m still swelling (I hope) and I didn’t really want to spend time making something that wouldn’t … Continued

I know how difficult it is to find vintage patterns in large sizes.  It’s almost like all women back then were a  slim 30 bust and 25 waist.  I don’t think I’ve measured either since I was 5 years old.  … Continued

Many of you probably don’t know this but while I claim to live in Miami, I really don’t.  I do live in Miami-Dade County but about 35 miles south of Miami proper.  I can’t even say I live in Homestead, … Continued

This dress was almost called the “ER Rush Dress”.  In the process of making, well, more like ripping apart, the dress, I managed to drop the seam ripper on my big toe sharp end down.  OUCH. Son of a mothereffing … Continued

I went snoop shopping a few days ago and tried a cute little skirt that I really liked.  It’s a simple skirt, one of those with the elastic waist that you can wear high on your waist.  I thought about … Continued

I had surgery almost three and a half weeks ago.  The first two weeks were pretty hard and I could hardly stand, let alone stand straight.  However, the last week and half has been worlds better.  I can actually do … Continued