If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my Bloglovin’ feed. Thanks for visiting!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 […]
A Flannel Gallery Tunic For My Mom
Cotton Flannel Gallery Tunic. Fabric from JoAnn Pattern is the gallery Tunic by Liesl & Co, size 12 I never got around to making my mom’s Gallery Tunic I had planned on giving her for Christmas until today. Better late than never. The Gallery Tunic was an enjoyable pattern to sew up after my last […]
My ugliest top yet.
Well, I managed to make a top that was really not my style at all. The most ill fitting, unflattering thing I’ve made for awhile! And I actually made a muslin for this. The pattern? McCall’s 7542, a best pattern of the year pick from Pattern Review. Surprisingly, my two biggest fails have been PR […]
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 […]
Sewing Basics: Jalie Dolman Tees and Vanessa Pants
So this year I’m on board with Goodbye Valentino’s RTW clothing fast! I vowed to not buy any ready to wear clothing all year. Being sick in bed for the past two weeks, I realized I had only one pair of wearable pajama pants. A pair of frumpy sweats I made last November. I needed […]
McCalls 7547: Checkered twill overalls A UNIF knockoff
Lily’s handmade overalls. McCall’s 7547 in Fabric from Fabric.com Total cost : around 27$ Pattern 2$ on sale at Joann Fabric Checked fabric twill around 22$ , including shipping from Fabric.com Overalls buckles from Wawak approximately 3$ Lily wanted a pair of UNIF overalls for Christmas. A. UNIF is a clothing line heavily influenced by […]
Jalie3669 Nico Raglan tee and a new year
Jalie Nico Raglan men’s tee in Merino Wool jersey from my fabric sponsor, The Confident Stitch. Sewn in size V. I hope everyone had a nice holiday and Happy New Year to you! I managed to get three sewing projects finished for Christmas out of the seven I had planned. And two of those are […]
Dad’s blog photos
Today I want to share my dad’s pictures here on the blog. My dad Fred has been a big part of this blog. When I had a project I made for myself I wanted to share, I would sometimes ask for my dad’s help. My dad and I would get together and hunt around town for […]
The American Duchess Guide To 18th Century Dressmaking: A Book review
When I was contacted by the Page Street Publishing Company to review a copy of The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking, by Lauren Stowall and Abby Cox, I was excited! The American Duchess Guide To 18th Century Dressmaking demystifies the sewing techniques used in 18th Century fashion so even a beginner can get […]
Cold shoulder mock turtle minidress: Pattern hack from Jalie 2805 Tee
Gigi wanted a cold shoulder top, so I decided to sew her a little stretch velvet dress or tunic. It would be a good item to add to her holiday wardrobe. She can dress it up with tights and flats, or wear it with sneakers and leggings for a cute, trendy look. I looked through […]