There seems to be a big trend today in sewing ‘capsule wardrobes’ of basic everyday wear. I have never been a planner when it comes to my sewing. Over the years I have collected patterns and random fabrics bought in the downtown LA fabric district or the various estate sales I would go to. I’ve […]
The Phantom Thread. A Sewist’s Review
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, and starring Daniel day Lewis in what he claims to be his last performance on film, The Phantom thread is part love story, and part portrayal of the obsessions that drive an artistic genius of the world of post WWII Haute Couture. The Phantom Thread is a feast for the […]
Comic strip print Jalie Cora running shorts and tank
The nice thing about Jalie patterns is because they come in so many sizes I can try them out for my kids first. That way I can make the inevitable mistakes on their clothes, not mine! Stuff looks cute on an eight year old, even when it’s not perfect. Making the shorts was surprisingly easy […]
Another go at Butterick 6464
Last time I made Lisette for Butterick’s 6464 halter top straight out of the envelope, and it was really short! For this version I added three inches to the pattern to the size 12 I made an FBA to last time. I also forgot to cut the front in two pieces and cut it on […]
Sewing Spring Fever
I went downstairs this morning to try to finally finish the Liesl & Co Soho shorts I’ve been sloooowly working on all month. I spent about five minutes cutting and realized I’d rather write about sewing than actually sew. Here we are well into May and I have yet to finish any projects and most […]
January 2017 makes
This year I made a promise to myself to make all of my clothes. That means making a lot more basics like jeans and T shirts, since I used to be lazy and just buy those. Last month, I learned a lot about fitting pattern sleeves and how to make button fly jeans. I had […]
Making gifts! the reusable grocery bag See & Sew B5635
It’s gift sewing time here at the ranch again! I’ve been working on several projects, most of which I can’t show. But there is one. And I really wanted to share it because it turned out much better than I expected! A reusable fabric shopping bag that folds up into a little pouch. I’ve made […]
The Little Dress. A Documentary by Vicki Vasilopoulos, director of Men Of The Cloth
Many of you may have heard of Little Dresses For Africa , a Christian organization founded by Rachel O’ Neill, which brings handmade dresses and hope to needy little girls in Africa. The little dress: A journey of hope is an independent film by Vicki Vasilopoulos, director of Men Of The Cloth, featuring 100 year […]
Sewing shearling. Exposed lap seam tutorial
I love the look when a faux or real shearling coat has the fuzzy wool inside parts exposed on the outside. Those fuzzy seams make a nice design element on this little coat I made. Today I’m sharing how I made these seams. They’re quite simple, yet make a nice impact. I’ve sewn the seams […]
Faux shearling hooded coat; Burdastyle 10/2012 #154
Hi readers! So I had about a yard and a quarter left over from the shearling coat I made my stepdaughter for Christmas and my little girl asked me to make her a coat, too. She loved the feel of this faux shearling from Joann. I had just enough to eek, er…. eke, out her […]