Category Archives: silk

Simplicity 2497

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

While sewing my casual knits the ruffles were calling my name, and I answered. The craving to sew ruffles was stronger than any craving I’ve ever had for chocolate, but I tried to be practical and made an all-purpose white … Continue reading →

Posted in clothing designers, Easy Sewing, Ruffles, Sewing Tops, silk, Simplicity Patterns, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 59 Comments

The Regis Dress

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Sometimes I make embarrassing mistakes, and for a while I thought ordering this white cotton/nylon lace from Mood Fabrics was one of those times. The flat lace reminded me of a tablecloth upon pulling it out of the box, revealing … Continue reading →

Posted in Craftsy, LACE, Mood Fabrics, sewing bloggers, sewing blogs, Sewing Dresses, Sewing with Lace, silk, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns | Tagged , , , , , , | 194 Comments

New Arrival at K a t i e Spade

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

I’m staying at a lovely 5-star resort through the weekend (not our typical getaway) – one of those places where you swap your car for bicycles upon arrival. My husband is engaged in professional activities allowing me to bring along … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate Spade, Mood Fabrics, Online Fabric Orders, Pattern Review Online Classes, Sewing Tops, silk | Tagged , , , , , | 61 Comments

Party Pep – Vogue 8815

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

I’m a little late to the party with this pattern but I’ve finally arrived Vogue 8815 has received dozens of favorable reviews on PR.  I came close to buying a Kate Spade zebra peplum made in the same style, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate Spade, sewing blog, Sewing Tops, silk, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns | Tagged , , , , , | 67 Comments

Razook’s Remake

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

“Smile Granny!” joked my husband. This is all I need to look twenty years older – a matronly dress and no makeup. Ta-da! My mother recently gave me her latest thrift store find, suggesting I might want to do a … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, remaking clothes, silk, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 134 Comments

Elizabeth McKay Inspired – Vogue 1323

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

  I spent the first weekend of December in New York and was exhilarated by the Christmas sights and festivities throughout the city. I spent the second weekend of December visiting my parents in Southern Pines, NC thoroughly charmed by … Continue reading →

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WILL YOU EVER SAY NEVER?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

I  w i l l . I will never buy a wrap dress again. This is the fourth wrap dress I’ve made since January and there is no reason to fork out the big bucks, or even ‘bargain’ bucks again … Continue reading →

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Tunic Time!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

If my favorite garments were ranked by how much wear they receive, this one would get the Blue Ribbon, the Silver Cup AND the Gold Medal.Now I get to see if my most recent tunic dress will earn its place … Continue reading →

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New Look 6162

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

I sure have missed my blogging friends! I have been so eager to post anything just to say hello while I was taking care of a patient, hosting a party at my home followed by entertaining out-of-town company immediately upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Mood Fabrics, New Look Sewing Patterns, Ruffles, Sewing Jackets, silk | Tagged , , , | 84 Comments

Celebration Time

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

On August 31, 2011 I turned over a new leaf I gave up buying Ready-to-Wear clothing for one year and vowed to make my clothes instead. Today I’m celebrating because I not only set out to do what I intended, … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterick Patterns, McCall's Sewing Pattern, Mood Fabrics, Perseverence, sewing blogs, sewing clothes, silk | Tagged , , , | 186 Comments