Four Reasons I Haven't Sewn Since the end of August: My new Grandson was born (August 28). His name is Billy and he is healthy and beautiful ❤️ I had a back injury (September 1). While pulling my kayak out of wet sand, the strap broke and sent me sailing across the beach before landing on my back. I've been out of town (September 6 - 9 ) ...
Today I am profiling a fabric store that is supporting the 2018 RTW Fasters with a generous $100 giveaway. If Mood Fabrics is the King of fabrics stores, then Promenade Fine Fabrics, is surely the Queen. Located in the heart of New Orleans, this family owned business offers fine fabrics from around the world, including Irish linens, Italian and English wools, French, Swiss and Asian silks, French laces, brocades and much more. In addition, the store carries a large selection of buttons in diverse materials including horn, mother of pearl, glass, stones, wood, and vintage. Promenade also offers one of the nation’s largest selections of ribbon in...
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...
The McCall Pattern Company founded in 1870 is a mainstay of the home sewing industry. Through the years, the pattern companies have undergone numerous business changes but they are still here! I had the privilege of touring the Manhattan company headquarters in 2013 which was very impressive. I was guided through the conception to realization of its pattern process, and the company truly runs like a well oiled machine. Today the McCall Pattern Company is owned by CSS Industries, and sells sewing patterns under the McCall’s®, Butterick®, Kwik Sew® and Vogue Patterns® brand names. In support of the 2018 RTW Fasters, The McCall Pattern Company is serving...
If you think I made the same dress twice I can understand why...
Dear Readers, I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season! Below is my Christmas dress and the last project of 2017. The pattern, McCall's 6886 is a classic that's been around for awhile, and has received nearly 200 reviews on the Pattern Review website. Believe it or not, this is the first time I've sewn the simple pattern. While sewing the dress was simple, taking photographs was not...