Main seams sewn.  Check. Garment tried on, seam ripper taken out, side and back seams taken in for a better fit.  Check. Lining seams sewn.  Check. Zippers inserted.  Check.   (Plural since both the skirt and the peplum top required their own.  And, I know one can insert an invisible zipper with a regular zipper… Continue reading Almost There

The turquoise peplum top with matching skirt is coming along quite nicely. Next up is the lining. Because the Riviera print wasn't as wide as I'd expected, I ended up only cutting out the front lining pieces from it; the back lining pieces were cut from a plain ivory crepe de chine. Had I thought… Continue reading Slowly but Surely

I'm really excited about my next sewing project - so excited that I haven't been able to cut the fabric. Instead, I just keep draping the nubbly turquoise silk/wool blend and lively printed silk crepe de chine around my dress form. As soon as I get up the courage to cut, I'll be making a… Continue reading Riviera Italia in Turquoise