Do you remember that I was considering making a "French Couture jacket"? It was ages ago. You've probably forgotten the whole thing. I armed myself with Claire Schaefer's book, cranberry wool tweed woven by my mom, bronze buttons and some foufy mohair trim. So what the hell happened.....where to begin? The general consensus from you, [...]
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Not dead — yet!
My brother called a couple of weeks ago, worried that I might be dead. Apparently my niece mentioned that I hadn't posted anything in ages, and she was a little concerned. Contrary to opinion, I am alive! What's been going on??? I've been sewing like a madman, and blogging about it has fallen to the [...]
The Couture Jacket for Men — Oui ou Non?
I bet you love Peter's "Yay or Nay" posts as much as I do. (Example for the uninitiated) Sheer shirts for men?, knickers?, dip dyed clothes? It's always fun to read all the responses his posts elicit from the sewing community. So..... while I wait for some kilt supplies to arrive from the west coast.... The [...]
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