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Picking up where I left off — Wedding suit, trousers

May 14, 2018May 22, 2018by mainelydad5 Comments on Picking up where I left off — Wedding suit, trousers
Picking up where I left off — Wedding suit, trousers

Where to begin! After my blogging platform went up in smoke, I signed up for Instagram and pretty much finished the suit there. It was discouraging to lose Blogsy, the blog app I had used for years. But at the same time, it was "the final straw" in convincing me to ditch Google Blogger. I [...]

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Self drafted trousers, Toile #3. I've reached that point where I'm just spinning my wheels. Maybe it's as good as I'll ever get it. Who knows? The next step is to just go with what I've got and hope for something wearable. I found some gray/ purple cotton suiting in the attic. Truthfully, I'd forgotten ever buying it! It will do for this trial.
Tooting my own horn this morning. I received a great write-up in issue 78 of Simply Sewing Magazine, which is published in the UK. What a huge honor! The article also included a profile of @peterlappin , my sewing hero, and the menswear pattern company Thread Theory Designs. A huge Thank You to the staff of the magazine for reaching out to me from across the pond. I hope the readership finds the article inspiring; because as I often say, "If I can do this, anyone can!" #mainelydad , #mainelymenswear , #simplysewingmag , #imakemyownclothes , #sewover50 , #so50menswear , #so50men
Oy! Last month I took a video class with @tailoringacademy on men's trousers. This mess is the start of my journey from theory to actually drafting my own trousers. Even though this first attempt is destined for my "muslin graveyard", I'm determined to solve the puzzle of the man with straight hips and no butt. On to version #2. #mainelydad , #mainelymenswear , #waiwot , #mensweartailoring , #imakemyownclothes , #itsnotalwayspretty.
It's a waistcoat kind of Winter for this old man. They're the perfect extra layer when I'm working in my little studio. I love staying warm, while at the same time having my arms free. What took me so long! Lots more details on the blog as usual.
My snowy day project. It's time to put the whole waistcoat together. Gotta admit it's a mindbender, so I'm going slower than usual. #mainelydad , #mainelymenswear , #metrotextiles , #mensweartailoring , #waiwot , #laughingmoonpatterns, #laughingmoonmercantile , #thewinterofwaistcoats
Can a book change your approach to your projects? In my case, yes! I was preparing to sew up the back of my waistcoat when it struck me, I could do much better. So out came the silk organza! Underlining the back has given this waistcoat some much needed "omph". So worth the extra effort.
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