Style and Sewing Inspiration: Sarah Jessica parker in the HBO series Divorce. Recently I’ve been watching and enjoying the HBO series Divorce, which stars Sarah Jessica Parker as Frances, an unhappily married suburban mom to two who undergoes a midlife crisis, then finds herself in an affair, followed by a divorce from her husband. It’s […]
Lisette for Butterick 6183 cropped pant and Bento Tee
I enjoyed making this pattern, Lisette for Butterick 6183. It was drafted true to size, not so for most Big 4 patterns, and I barely could fit into the size 12. I had to let out the center back and front seams a bit and I added over two inches to the waistband. Silly me for […]
A Gallery Tunic in white eyelet gauze
I’m getting into my spring sewing projects so I made this Gallery Tunic by Liesl & Co I wanted to sew it in white. I had very thin eyelet cotton gauze in my stash. It’s going to be perfect for hot days, which are right around the corner. Still covered from the sun, but really […]
DIY Maribou feather trimmed stretch velvet minidress
When we were up in Berkeley last month for Oliver’s graduation, we were headed back to our hotel from his party on Shattuck Street. I spied the fabric store Stone Mountain And Daughter on the street. We had the Uber driver pull over and we jumped out! What a fabulous shop! We had about twenty […]
DIY Safari jacket using McCall’s 7058
I’m so glad to be done with my safari jacket with bellows and pleated flap pockets! It took me about two weeks to make it. It had to made in small segments since I’ve been so busy, what with hosting Thanksgiving and all the various Christmas parties and school events lately. Then it took me […]
Fall Fashion 2015 Sewing Ideas: The tie neck silk dress
Fluttery tie neck dresses are popular this fall. Why not make your own? Above is an example of a sewing pattern and fabric combo to achieve this popular style. Elasticated waist, tie neck Burdastyle dress pattern. Jason Wu silk georgette from Mood Now if I could only find this Saint Laurent dress in a pattern……I’m […]
Sew A Burgundy Military Coat. Fall Fashion 2015
It’s still in the late 90’s here in California, but I’m dreaming about Fall coats, anyway. I may never make one, but if I were to sew a coat this year, I’d make a burgundy military coat.Inspiration: Burberry military coat Fabric. Oxblood tweed wool suiting from Mood Pattern choice: Pauline Alice Quart Coat
Design Inspiration: Boro patching technique
I found a pair of hole filled jeans that my daughter left behind when she left for college while cleaning her room. Yes, I’m that mom that sometimes occasionally appropriates stuff from her older daughters. Hopefully, she won’t be upset! They were the exact type of jeans I had envisioned wearing with my Bandito jacket. […]
summer sewing inspiration : mixed fabric sleeveless or short sleeved tunics.
After making my mixed fabric tunic from yesterday I’ve decide to make a few more. I just wanted to share an inspiration board I made with you. i hope it inspires you for summer sewing ! There are lots of patterns that can be hacked for this type of project. New Look 6374 The […]
Old Gypsy Photos & Gypsy, Flamenco Pattern Picks
Whatever your feelings regarding Romani or Gypsy people may or may not be, there is no doubt that over the years they have been a big influence on design. Their nomadic lifestyle, tendency to live outside of society’s rules, and traditions of dance and music, inspire designers, artists, and musicians. In this post, I’ll share […]