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 [...]
Category: blazer of 2016 challenge
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 [...]
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 [...]
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