Yet More Patterns
Yes, I have been sewing, I’ve even finished a garment but I haven’t gotten around to taking picutres. I received a few (OK, a lot) more patterns in the last couple of days. Some of them I bought individually and … Continued
Sew June Goes Sew Retro!
I just joined the very talented ladies over at Sew Retro! I’m so excited! So far I haven’t sewn much from vintage patterns, just a few things here and there from reissued patterns for my son but that’s about it. … Continued
Stuck in Wadderland
I’m tired of wadders! It’s been pretty much wadder after wadder since I finished the first two pieces for the wardrobe contest. Those are the ONLY two pieces I have finished and at this point, I don’t think I’m going … Continued
Vintage Acquisitions
My first encounter with anything vintage (Chevys aside) was at a very young age though I can’t remember the exact number. I was vacationing at my great-grandmother’s house in Central Cuba, as I usually did in the summer. One day … Continued
Burda October Issue Picks
I have been a little disappointed late with the choice of styles on the recent BWOF magazines. For example, the July and September issues had NOTHING that I liked or would look remotely decent on me. They ended up on … Continued
BWOF Blouse Saga…a Happy Ending
OK, turns out that the blouse fits my grandmother WAY better than it fits me. She came to visit today and I asked her to try it on and it looks good so I gave it to her. She was … Continued
I’d Rather Be Sewing
I have FOUR tests next week and I should really be studying. Not so much studying as actually working on the homework that is due on test day and I have been neglecting, however, all I can think about is … Continued
Collars are hard!
I am working on the BWOF top for the Wardrobe contest. I thought it would be an easy project but I didn’t really think it through. it was all fine and dandy until I got to the collar. Oh boy! … Continued
La Mia…..si!…La MIA Boutique!
I few days ago I bought a magazine on eBay. It came all the way from Italy and it’s impossible to find in the US. I am talking about La Mia Boutique, yet another European pattern magazine. Yes, I am … Continued
Two Down, Eight to Go
OK, I have completed two garments for the Wardrobe content. They are the easiest two and hopefully the worst looking two! The trousers hang OK and are wearable but really, the fit could be much better. That said, they are … Continued
Change of Plans….Already
I’ve only just started sewing for the wardrobe contest and i’ve already had to change one of the tops. the Vogue top, turns out, I only have in large sizes and I don’t want to buy a smaller pattern. I … Continued
PR Wardrobe Contest or How I’m Losing My Mind
I think I might just be losing my mind. I am swamped with schoolwork, housework, being a mommy, etc yet I felt the crazy desire to enter PR’s Wardrobe Contest that runs from September 1st through November 30th. I’m already … Continued