I blame the pregnancy. Both last pregnancy and this pregnancy I've felt a noticeable slump in my creativity. Last time I was able to channel what little creative and DIY energy I could find into just two things: my science and my sewing. Everything else just kind of got left behind. At the time I… Continue reading Battling a Pregnancy-Induced Sewing Slump with a Gold Linen Skirt
I know for a fact that my first finished garment of 2016 is going to become a very well-loved skirt, but making it was a lesson in how I should always get used to a new-to-me fabric by practicing techniques on scraps before venturing into the real deal. A lesson that, of course, I didn't… Continue reading An A-Line Skirt in an Oscar de la Renta Woven
This May I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty-one days. This post marks the third update of my progress. May 13, 2013 What: The Vibrant Red Skirt Where: To work. Then over to a neighbor's to catch up on yesterday's Game of Thrones episode. ~~~… Continue reading MMMMonday: May 13th through 19th
When I tried on the muslin for the freebie skirt pattern that came with the Starlet Suit class, it reminded me of a favorite ready-to-wear skirt in my closet (seen paired with my Renfrew cowl here). I was dying to make it up in a rainbow of colors before my conference last week, but it turns out… Continue reading My Mood in July: Vibrant Red
This year I’m sewing along with Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I have joined up through the Craftsy online community to make her Starlet Suit. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. The sleeves are in, and they seem to fit fine. Above… Continue reading Tuesdays with Gertie: Fitting the Muslin III
This year I’m sewing along with Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I have joined up through the Craftsy online community to make her Starlet Suit. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. My goal of having a perfectly fitted Starlet Suit jacket muslin… Continue reading Tuesdays with Gertie: Fitting the Muslin II (or Setting Sleeves a Hundred Different Ways)
This year I’m sewing along with Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I have joined up through the Craftsy online community to make her Starlet Suit. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. I'm currently shoulder deep in muslin fitting. Literally. Between deadlines at… Continue reading Tuesdays with Gertie: Fine Fabrics
This year I’m sewing along with Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I have joined up through the Craftsy online community to make her Starlet Suit. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. The muslin came together pretty quickly this week. The pattern only… Continue reading Tuesdays with Gertie: The Starlet Suit Jacket Muslin
This year I’m sewing along with Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I have joined up through the Craftsy online community to make her Starlet Suit. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. The momentum that carried me into last week's Tuesdays with Gertie post subsided a bit… Continue reading Tuesdays with Gertie: Cutting and Thread Tracing
This year I’m sewing along with Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I have joined up through the Craftsy online community to make her Starlet Suit. This post marks the beginning of the saga. I'm now moving on to Gertie's second Craftsy course without missing a beat. I thought about… Continue reading Tuesdays with Gertie: Starting on the Starlet Suit
