Archive | December, 2010
Next up: Vogue Bolero

Next up: Vogue Bolero

By on December 23, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

Remember this awesome 1950′s bolero pattern? Well, it’s been teasing me the whole time I worked on Mr Sewaholic’s shirt. I’m thrilled to be finished with two days to spare – which means back to sewing for me! And even though I have a mountainous stash of fabric, I didn’t have the perfect navy wool [...]

Read full story • Comments { 13 }
Mr Sewaholic’s Christmas Shirt Finished! McCalls 9351

Mr Sewaholic’s Christmas Shirt Finished! McCalls 9351

By on December 22, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

It’s done! Success! Mr Sewaholic’s Christmas shirt is finished, just in time to wrap and place under the Christmas tree. My finger’s healed and back to normal, so I can sew again. Yay! I can type at normal speed and everything. Thanks for all the well wishes and kind thoughts! (And thanks for sharing all [...]

Read full story • Comments { 47 }
What Not to Wear, for Pears

What Not to Wear, for Pears

By on December 21, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Today I’m talking about style rules. Do you follow the so-called ‘rules’ for your body type? Do you read magazines and take their suggestions on what to wear if you’re tall, boyish or curvy? Do you ever watch What Not To Wear? As for me, I love reading about style! I read as much as [...]

Read full story • Comments { 30 }
Ouch! A Sewing Injury

Ouch! A Sewing Injury

By on December 20, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I’m a little embarassed to tell you what I did to myself yesterday. My day started with cupcakes and coffee for breakfast, then a little sewing – not a bad start! I was making progress on the men’s shirt project and thought I could even finish it up by the end of the day… that [...]

Read full story • Comments { 41 }
For Beginners: Fabric Suggestions for the Pendrell Blouse

For Beginners: Fabric Suggestions for the Pendrell Blouse

By on December 19, 2010 in Fabrics, Patterns

A couple of you have asked me for fabric suggestions for the Pendrell Blouse for beginners. Also, some of you asked for tips on sewing tricky, slippery fabrics. I thought I’d answer both of these questions in a post, as many of you might be thinking the same thing! The best fabrics for the Pendrell [...]

Read full story • Comments { 11 }
Sewaholic Patterns: Now at Spool of Thread!

Sewaholic Patterns: Now at Spool of Thread!

By on December 18, 2010 in Patterns, Resources, Vancouver Area Resources

I promise I’ll stop announcing every time a new wholesale order comes in… soon! Right now it’s just the most exciting thing and I love sharing it with you guys! (Plus, what if it’s your local store? Wouldn’t you want to know?) I’m happy to annouce that Spool of Thread is the latest store to [...]

Read full story • Comments { 16 }