I realize that I never really wrapped up the kilt project(s). It all got a little overwhelming. Rather than blab on and on about the whole endeavor, I think I'll just let the wedding photographer's blog post illustrate what an extraordinary event two amazing young people, and their loving families, created on a farm in [...]
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I'm having a bit of a fraying issue with my current project, a velveteen jacket. So before the seam allowances completely disintegrate I'm applying the knit binding to all the edges. I've learned that sewing the binding on by hand works best for me. I use a line of machine basting 3/8" from the edges as a guide. I'll be listening to a lot of podcasts! #mainelydad , #mainelymenswear , #burda7291, #waiwot , #imakemyownclothes , #dopemensew, #mensweartailoring
It's been a long time since I've gone "full on muslin". The weather is changing and I'm ready for new outerwear; my favorite thing to make. I've decided to revisit Burda 7291. I have a huge soft spot for this style. Is it Janker or Trachten? Either way I love it. I'm pulling out some deep stash fabric, a velveteen camouflage which was a bolt end clearance fabric from @stylemakerfabrics ages ago. I'm sure all the traditionalists are shuddering! I was able to source some wool knit trim from South Korea of all places. All my adjustments have been made. Time to get cutting. #mainelydad , #mainelymenswear , #burda7291, #jankerstyle , #janker, #imakemyclothes, #waiwot,
When it comes to silly shorts, "Agnes" makes a much better model than me. Hands down, she's the belle of the marina. These are the shorts version of Thread Theory's Jedediah Pants. Rather than a blog post I've put up two tutorials on my YouTube channel. First up, hints to make the construction easier by switching up the order of sewing. Second, how to make a waistband using Ban-Roll interfacing. Sailboat fabric from @metrotextiles . Link to YouTube in my bio. #mainelydad , #mainelymenswear , #imakemyownclothes , #jedediahpants , #dopemensew , #sew50men , #sew50menswear , #sewover50 , #somessound12.5, #somessound12
Who would have thought that our sewing spaces would be turning into movie studios. Certainly NOT me! But here I am. I have a new (some might say tedious) video up on YouTube. Even though it's specific to Thread Theory's Jedediah Pants, some of the concepts apply to any trouser with a zipper fly. Sometimes sewing can be easier if you don't follow the directions. Follow the link to my channel in the bio above.#mainelydad , #mainelymenswear , #jedediahpants , #menwhosew , #imakemyownclothes
Is there anything better than meeting sewists that inspire us here on Instagram? Today I finally visited Julia's Old Spool Sewing in Brielle, NJ. It was so much fun to see her charming shop and studio. The creative energy was contagious. While I was picking out fabrics for some new shirts, three young sewists were in the studio sewing the linings for their own backpacks. The outsides would be indigo tie dye / shibori pieces that were drying outside on a clothes line. It was heartwarming to witness a new generation of enthusiastic "makers".
Tout fini! My version of the French Marinière is done. This is my contribution to "ShirtFest" sponsored by @loomandstars .
