I'll admit it, I look at some fashion websites. It's a good source of inspiration for me, even if 99% of what's shown is a perpetual theme and variation on one thing -- Black. I'm just NOT that person.And don't get me going on sleeveless jackets for men! I've been drawn to the work of [...]
Category: Denver Fabrics
Falling for Foulard
I haven't posted anything for well over a month, but it doesn't mean there hasn't been any sewing going on in my world. These two projects, a foulard shirt and a pair of velvet Jeds have been finished for well over two weeks now. The weather just hasn't cooperated for an outdoor photo shoot. Finally, [...]
Give me Liberty….. Um, well, faux Liberty
Today, readers, we'll be traveling to merry old England and visiting the flagship store of Liberty of London. If I'm ever lucky enough to visit London, this is sure to be on the itinerary. Truly, this is a Mecca for the fabric obsessed. If you follow this blog, chances are that you fall into this [...]
Great stuff in the mailbox
You know it's going to be a great day when you find 11 yards of fabric crammed into your mailbox! Denver Fabrics was offering free shipping, so I figured it was a good time to pick up more shirting fabric. I probably saved about $13. Admittedly, DF doesn't have the greatest photos on their [...]
Sewing in English!
I'm no longer a virgin. I've actually forayed into the world of patterns and instructions that I can actually read. I decided to participate in Peter's (of Male Pattern Boldness fame) shirt sew-along. His selected shirt, the Negroni by Colette, really wasn't my style, so I found a vintage 50's dress shirt pattern on Etsy. [...]
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