I almost forgot how to set up the tripod, it's been so long since I've inundated you with selfies. So today, I've got a double-whammy with a stripey linen top made using this lovely book (it turns out I was misleading on instagram and showed the wrong book) and a quick and dirty muslin of the Ginger Jeans by Closet Case Patterns. I can't help but make these maternity-esque tops - I just love them so and my stomach is free to hang out in its natural state. Comfort is key, and just ... Read more
Monday Outfit: The Persistence Dress
Good morning! Well, this was a dress that tested my patience. It doesn't look like much, does it? I mean, it's perfectly fine...it is a very basic dress, after all. Yet, I couldn't get much right. First of all, notice that the front placket is decidedly shifted over to the right. I measured and re-measured, and still this happened, so I'm not sure what the deal is here. This is how it's supposed to be, modeled in the book: Second, I intended to make this out of a cotton ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Whew. I shipped off my SVE gift yesterday and now I've got fingers and toes crossed that it'll get to my partner in time. I loved making the little present(s) and you can see a sneak peek above. How are you intrepid SVE participants doing? All done? Getting ready to dash to the post office as I did? It occurred to me that I've been remiss about extolling the virtues of my partner-in-crime, Ute. Just as she did last year, she took on the bulk of the Secret Valentine Exchange work with her ... Read more
My Little Sewing Space Part 3
I covered in detail all the within-arm's-reach items on and in my sewing table a couple of days ago, and today, we move onto the cutting table and ironing station. I purchased the cutting table from Jo-Ann's about four years ago, and I have to admit that I'm not happy with it. The screws keep falling out, and the surface is badly scuffed and portions of the MDF coating are peeling (I have a piece of packing tape on those portions, which I've cleverly hidden under the cutting mat). But ... Read more
My Little Sewing Space Part 2
Good morning! I did sew something for K: an absolutely dull blue and not particularly attractive Seahawks tee-shirt at my daughter's request, because she -- much to my shock -- is a football fan. Who knew parents completely oblivious to the Superbowl would produce a gung-ho 12th man? 12th man is the term used for a Seahawks fan, as I understand it, but don't hold me to it. But why subject you, my discerning friends, to a stenciled tee yet again? Instead, I thought it might be a little more ... Read more