I already started telling the story of this dress here. I showed how I built support and structure underneath the bodice, and how I sampled different techniques to find the perfect finish. One thing I didn’t mention in the last post is that this dress was made to be worn to my brother-in-law’s wedding. This… Read More The Sunflower Dress, Part 2
As I have recently completed my 11th men’s collared shirt, I decided to reflect about everything that I have learned. I finally feel like I am happy with most of my techniques, but I am definitely not at the end of my journey; I still have more to learn! This whole journey started a couple… Read More My Shirtmaking Journey
This dress just makes me happy! However, this was not a simple project. Like another of my recent projects, this all started with the fabric. This fabric is yet another find from Fabric Mart Fabrics. It is a silk organza, but instead of being a plain weave like most organzas, it has brocade-like patterns and… Read More The Sunflower Dress, Part 1
Last summer I realized that all my ratty pairs of gym shorts that I used to wear to clean the house and work in the garden had gotten a bit too ratty. I have plenty of longer pants, but I only had nice pairs of shorts. Rather than buy some, I decided to go crazy… Read More Fun Shorts for Dirty Jobs
This may be my most favorite recent project. It started with the fabric, which I bought from my favorite online fabric store, Fabric Mart Fabrics, awhile ago. It is rayon challis, and as soon as I saw the print, I knew I had to have it. When it arrived, I realized that the print included… Read More Splendid Spring Dress
This was a birthday present for my mom. I used some of the sari to make her a top for Christmas, so I thought she might like another one for her birthday. I used a different pattern, one that I have used several times before as both a top and a dress (see also another… Read More Another Sari Top
Every year, I allow myself to make one new summer dress. Summer dresses are my favorite thing to sew, but there are only so many dresses one person can wear. The dress I made last year is blogged about here. This year’s dress has been a challenge from start to finish. I probably should have… Read More Floral Fitting Woes
This will be a quick post as I don’t have much to say. I believe this is the sixth shirt I have made for my husband. All of them are blogged about: here, here, and here. We celebrated our second wedding anniversary recently, and, just for fun, I have been following the “prescribed” wedding anniversary… Read More Wedding Anniversary Shirt
I have little soft spot in my heart for making pyjama pants as they were the very first thing I ever sewed! I think they are a great beginner project as they are only two pieces, and the fit is not at all critical. And if they aren’t perfect, it’s not like anyone will notice.… Read More Pyjama Pants
Making things for other people can be hit or miss, so nothing makes me happier than when I get it right and I actually get requests for more! That is the case with this shirt. Around Christmas last year, I made Wade a plaid flannel shirt. It was the long-sleeved version of a summer shirt… Read More A Pop of Pink for Spring