Sewing | Costuming | Knitting
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Up until a few weeks ago my sewing “room” was actually my dining room table. The dining room was jammed packed with my junk to the point where we hadn’t eaten dinner at the table in months (we still don’t). … Continued
The original winner didn’t contact me so it’s time to move on the next person. This time the winner is commenter number 10, Heather. Congratulations!
Proudmommy! Her comment is the 4th one and the random number generator selected number 4. Here’s a screen capture: Congratulations Proudmommy!