Well, if you’re wondering what happened after yesterday’s dress update, I finished it!! Yay, I can make a dress in two days! My absolute favourite part is the lace-trimmed lining. It’s so much fun! I’ll share photos from the party and of the dress in action soon. And, I’ll answer all of your questions from [...]
The Party Dress: Serious Progress, Serious Deadline!
It’s Saturday morning, and the big party’s tonight! I’m quickly running out of time to finish up this dress. Luckily, I have all the materials, I know it will fit, and I’ve made this pattern twice already. It’s looking promising! Plus, the fear of having to wear the same dress as last year is wonderful [...]
Can I make a Party Dress in Two Days?
It’s Mr Sewaholic’s office Christmas Party tomorrow! And I realized earlier this week that I had absolutely nothing to wear. Now I know what you’re thinking – I’ve made lots of dresses this year, surely that can’t be true? Yes, I’ve made lots of summery dresses, but nothing winter-party appropriate. And the one purchased dress [...]
Muslin-ing a Man’s Shirt: Part Two
I’ve made progress on the muslin for Mr Sewaholic’s shirt! We’re getting really close to the fitting stage. I thought I’d share how to sew up a muslin to check the fit, without spending a lot of time on the finishing details. I’ll show you which steps I skipped and how it all came together. [...]
Muslin-ing a Man’s Shirt
Armed with the mens shirt pattern, the gingham muslin, and a bit of spare sewing time, I’m ready to start this thing! No, I haven’t been working on it in secret this whole time. I wish that were true! Now there’s less than a month till Christmas and I have an entire shirt to sew. [...]
About Me
Hello, I'm Tasia and I'm a sewaholic! I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and love fabric, colour and fashion. I blog about sewing projects, sewing tips and inspiration... and I've recently launched my own collection of sewing patterns!
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I say muslin, you say toile…
April 3, 2013
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Introducing the next pattern…the Robson Coat!
March 15, 2013
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Autumn Cambie: Sewing Ugly Fabric Into Something Pretty
March 11, 2013
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Blue Rose Hazel
February 25, 2013
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Sewing Daydreams, Spring 2013 edition
April 8, 2013
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Tofino Question: Making The Pants Without Contrast?
May 22, 2013
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Join the Pyjama Party!
May 21, 2013
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Introducing the next pattern…the Tofino Pants!
May 20, 2013
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New Pattern Announcement Coming Monday!
May 17, 2013
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A Random Scrap of History
May 15, 2013
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Tasia: These pants are cut higher in the back and lower i...
- Elisalex dress – FINISHED | beagles, baking and dressmaking: [...] purple polar fleece (new skill – check...
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bibliotecaria: My question that I can't tell from the pictures: ...
- Me Made May; Week 3 | VickikateMakes: [...] sewing (things I wont wear all the time but ...
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Melissa: This dress is so pretty! This is a gorgeous dress ...
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