Archive | March, 2010
Sewing for Men

Sewing for Men

By on March 31, 2010 in Future Projects, Projects

To me, sewing for women is so much more fun. We wear dresses! We wear prints and bright colours and a variety of shapes and silhouettes. We become completely different women with the change of an outfit! Then, there’s men. They wear pants and shirts. And jackets, if it’s cold. Generally (and feel free to [...]

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Disaster Strikes!

Disaster Strikes!

By on March 29, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

Disaster struck last night while I was working on my floral skirt! While happily ironing the hem and watching Sex and the City, I left the iron face-down for too long and the fabric shredded in my hands. Look – it’s so upsetting! I melted a 6-8 inch section of my hem, and it pulled [...]

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Border print skirt in action

Border print skirt in action

By on March 26, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

Here are a few pics of me in the border print skirt I made last week! I wanted to share how it looks on a real person, instead of on the dress form. It’s super comfortable, and I love that I have secret inseam pockets to stash stuff. Wearing full skirts makes me instantly feel [...]

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Which Statement Coat do you prefer?

Which Statement Coat do you prefer?

By on March 24, 2010 in Future Projects, Projects

Haven’t had much time to sew this week, sadly! Between work and running around, my floral projects have been on hold until I get a free evening. So I’ve been daydreaming about the Statement Coat, one of the items on my Top 10 Sewing Projects for 2010 list. And even though it’s spring – and therefore summer-sandals-and-lightweight-coat season is [...]

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Spring Florals: Project update

Spring Florals: Project update

By on March 22, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

Whenever I make a pattern twice, the second attempt always goes so much faster! Especially if it hasn’t been too long since the first try.

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Spring Florals: Sewing two projects at once

Spring Florals: Sewing two projects at once

By on March 19, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

I’m so ready for summer, or at least for spring! This rayon printed fabric totally puts me in a spring mood, with its splashy coral and hot-pink floral design.

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