My lovely Nashville host, Rita emphatically stated that I needed this fabric. No arm twisting was necessary even though I had just completed my transaction of several other pieces before wholeheartedly agreeing with her. Everyone needs a little whimsy in their life, I thought...
There's no time like Springtime to channel my inner Lilly Pulitzer, and Mood Fabrics' lime green and white cotton stretch sateen was just what I needed to get in the groove. Stretch cotton sateen climbed to the top of my preferred fabrics for everyday dressing the first time I used it. It's comfortable, durable, available in different weights, and my stretch sateen stash continues to grow. Check out Mood's stash here. Sewing pants has never been my favorite. They're easy to sew but I never know about the fit. Last summer I sewed a pair of shorts using McCall's 6930. (blogged here) which fit...
Greetings, Dear Readers! I hope those of you celebrating Easter had a joyous holiday weekend. My love of pink and orange is approaching unstoppable 😉 Actually, this color combo has been a long time favorite that resurfaces periodically, which is usually, but not always, contained to clothes. I ordered three yards of the pink and orange cotton metallic tweed from Mood Fabrics two years ago and it is now sold out - however, Mood has a nice selection of metallic tweeds on its website in several types of fabrics. Unfortunately my camera does not capture the metallic thread which shimmers in the sunlight and beautifully...
I'm very pleased to take part in Style Maker Fabrics' Spring Blog Tour! Michelle's latest fabrics represent the best of Spring with fresh palettes and designs in many fabric types. The Pretty in Pink Gingham Check Cotton Shirting caught my eye and my love of classics kicked in. As much as I love sewing specialty garments, I wholeheartedly believe the key to sewing a successful wardrobe is constructing pieces one will wear over and over again, which begins with the classics. Classic garments are designed to flatter everyone when properly fitted, and of course that's one of my chief reasons for sewing. During my heavy duty RTW...
The most potent muse of all is our own inner child. 😊 Stephanie Nachmonovitch Introducing the Birdie Jacket...
After making the white jacket (blogged here), McCall's 6520 turned out to be just the pattern I was looking for; a semi-structured dress with a classic fit and a little tailoring. I had a difficult time believing this whimsical Oscar de la Renta print is canvas, but now, not only am I believer - I'm practically a canvas convert. The fabric is from the Mood Fabrics stretch-canvas collection. I knew I'd like any fabric designed by Oscar de la Renta, but I was surprised by its light weight and smooth texture. Mood offers a huge selection of canvas for both home decorating and apparel sewing but limited...
No need to call me Dr. Gunn, but I suppose if I was a physician I'd look a little like this minus the buttons and sunglasses 😉 It takes me very little to get excited about Spring, and after returning from Cleveland's ice and snow to a few warm days of sunshine and blooming cherry trees, I am keen to sew for the upcoming season. One of these days I might sew a capsule wardrobe, and if I do this is my first piece. Based on my Capsule Wardrobe Pinterest board one might think I was a capsule wardrobe consultant. I'm obsessed, but...
I wish I could say 'Greetings from the lovely Palmetto Bluff Montage Resort in lovely Bluffton, SC!' It was a paradise that lasted for three lovely days...
If you think I made the same dress twice I can understand why...
Several years ago I asked a woman at a tradeshow about when her business started to become successful. “When I decided to get serious about it." she replied. I believe there is a lot of truth in that statement with intention and commitment playing primary roles in our successes and failures, no matter how large or small the undertaking. While all years seem to have their share of ups and downs some are certainly better than others. Fortunately, things seemed to click this year. After taking time off to promote The Tunic Bible, a return to sewing and blogging in January was refreshing and relaxing. I...