This sweater will be the last of my winter sewing. Like many of you, I'm ready for spring. This will also be the last GREEN thing I sew for awhile. Olive is a great color for me, but enough already! This is another one of those situations where, "when great fabric falls at your feet, [...]
Month: January 2015
No Turning Back Now — My Entry is Posted
It's a done deal. My Missoni knockoff is officially entered over on Pattern Review. You can check it out here. I have to say it was no easy task figuring out how to navigate the PR process on my iPad. After a couple of wrong turns, and what seemed like endless shuffling of my photos [...]
Missoni Sweater / Blazer #2 — It’s a Wrap!
Yay! I finished before the deadline. This post is primarily for other PR contest members who may be interested in some of the construction details. The contest rules don't allow for many photos. I think I can submit only 3 photos, one of which has to be the "inspiration" garment. A little sewing geekery..... Because the [...]
Shirt for a Snowy Day
Or ..... When great fabric falls on you, you should BUY it! This fabric actually fell on me in a crazy crowded NYC fabric store. Some of you may know the place. It's the one that's perpetually going out of business and everything is 50% off. Yes, that place. You walk through a path about 1 [...]
Contest Sewing Update
It snowed here most of the day yesterday. So rather than risk a fender bender, or worse, I stayed in and sewed. I'm really making great progress, and feel pretty confident that I'll be able to finish before the deadline. Having made this jacket before is a huge advantage. I'm not exactly sure how these [...]
Ready, Set….Compete!
I should have my head examined! I've gone and entered my first sewing contest at Pattern Review. I've looked at these contests before, but they always strike me as impossible. One Pattern -- Many Looks. Oh, man, I'd be lucky to complete ONE look! Or something like, A Complete Coordinated Wardrobe. Seriously? Anyway, I've decided [...]
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