Well, friends, I'm afraid this wasn't a rip-roaring success. Sewing for myself is turning out to be pretty challenging, and this was item number two that I attempted this week. The first was a stripey tee (again) that was strikingly similar to the one I made for K here in style, but for some reason, the larger size resulted in all sorts of mishaps and wasn't salvageable. So then I thought I would try this simple wrap top. The fabric has a wonderful drape and was a dream to sew. It's from ... Read more
Maritime Outfit (E & E Bubble Shorts Part Deux)
I had so much fun sewing up this combo! My favorite elements are included in pretty much every garment. By now you know that I'm a sucker for anything stripey, I adore linen (both the shorts and yellow top are made out of exquisite 100% linen), and how can anyone not love fabric with anchors?? First, the shorts and sunny top. I am in love with Heidi's pattern. I made one version of the shorts here, but what I really wanted was to try this version with the buttons. Her instructions are so ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Faux Rompers
Good morning! How was your weekend? I clocked in some quality family time and friends time (swimming! kiddie and grown-up playdates!), and now I'm ready to take on the week. Rompers. Let's talk rompers for a minute. I love the idea of it, and think they are beyond adorable and so nostalgic. It seems like it would be so convenient as an all-in-one outfit like a dress, but the reality is that K would plop the whole thing down onto the floor of some grotesque public bathroom (because doesn't ... Read more
Sewing for Me: M6241 pink + grey stripes
Thank you so much for the comments and emails and gentle empathy yesterday - I'm so very very grateful. After all that build-up, I feel like today's post might be a letdown with the underwhelming garment, but I'm easing into this project of sewing for myself with McCalls 6241. The version I made requires just two pieces: the front and back. It doesn't get simpler than this. I've made this top before, long ago, but it was a complete wadder because I did a real number on the neckline ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Pink-off (my version vs. k’s version)
Good morning! I had such a great Mother's Day, how was yours? K and M made me breakfast and I got about two thousand cards from K. It was fabulous. So for this week's outfit(s), I changed things up a little bit. I already had the pattern from this book and fabric selected in my mind, but I was curious to see what K would pick so I showed her the dress and asked her what colors she would want: It turned out we were both in a pink sort of mood, but can you guess which was ... Read more