Oh, MIchael, you may not dig the hairy forearm look, but I'm totally crushing on your hairy / fur backpack for Fall 2016. Talk about "Love at First Sight" !!! Even though this backpack is plastered all over MK's website, I can't find it for sale anywhere. NOT that I would ever be able [...]
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New Summer Shirts
What's better than a new shirt for summer??? Two new shirts! I made just a couple little adjustments to my vintage pattern. I always need a sloped shoulder adjustment (top pic), and I also added a slight curve to the upper back (lower pic). I also cut the undercollar and the collar interfacing on the [...]
The Blazer Goes on Ice.
I've decided to make it official and declare the blazer project officially on ice for the time being. Try as I might, I just can't gather any enthusiasm for it. It's funny how something can suck all the sewing mojo right out of me. The thought of a third muslin has had me stalled [...]
Muslin #2, Mrs. Mole’s fix and MORE!
The fitting battle continues.... First, thanks Mrs. Mole for your suggestion. I took your advice for my Dowager's hump, and the result is perfect. Plus it was extremely easy. Here's what it looks like... I sliced across the back at yoke level, and swung the top half up to create a curve at the upper [...]
Blazer of 2016 — Muslin #1
After weeks of procrastinating I jumped into the muslin phase, and it didn't take long to figure out that I've got my hands full with this pattern. There were some pretty glaring problems right out of the envelope. So I decided to do some "preemptive" adjustments. First off, the center back seam is ramrod straight [...]
Blazer of 2016, The Struggle to Launch
I've assembled everything I need for this project, but.......my tailoring mojo has decided to go on vacation somewhere. So while I wait for it to come back, I'll share where things currently stand. First up.... Things to make tailoring a jacket easier. Never underestimate the power of thread! If you don't already own [...]
Geezer meets Yeezy
What can I say? Sometimes you gotta.... Because, apparently, there's nothing that can't be improved by adding a hoodie to it! Leather jacket, fur coat, camel hair coat.... Hood-i-fy it man! Enter Quik Sew 2292, made up in an athleisure fabric from Gorgeous Fabrics. Streetwear for the senior set! All joking aside, I wouldn't [...]
Projects in the Pipeline
I'm not very good at following sewing blogs. Sure, I have a few favorites, but mostly I just meander from blog to blog. I never know what I might find, and that's part of the fun. Brew a pot of coffee and settle in. A few weeks ago I stumbled upon this....totally by chance. This [...]
The Athleisure Reveal
So the question is..... I had so much fun delving into the world of athleisure. Who knew sweats could actually be, dare I say, stylish. These clothes make me feel like I'm strutting down the runway at Armani! Of course I'm really just in my backyard in Maine, and it's something like 18 degrees F. I [...]
The Athleisure Jacket
I've really got the Athleisure bug, so I immediately launched into a jacket to go with my new sweatpants. I'm using the black and gray "birchbark" looking knit. I'm hoping the combination will be Armani-esque. One can always dream! This is the pattern I used for my "Phony Missoni" jackets of last year. This [...]
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