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Pattern Review – Self Drafted: Lace Bustier
In late August, I had the pleasure of taking part in a “Sit and Sew” with Kenneth King and Susan Khalje. For this class, which is really more of a directed study at the feet of these two masters, I … Continue reading
Where the Bustier Stands
On it’s own two feet, if it so chooses! This baby is seriously boned. There are 15 boning channels in all for support. When I got home, I sat down and tacked all the seam allowances down. This not only … Continue reading
It IS a Woman’s Perogative to Change Her Mind
Yes, I said I was going to make a jacket. No, I still haven’t found that damned muslin. So on Monday of last week I grabbed my dress form that is closest to my current measurements and started draping a … Continue reading
Where the Hell Did I Put That Muslin?
Well this is just starting to tick me off. I have a complete Marfy muslin traced and cut out for a really cool jacket. I have proof! See? There it is, along with this post from May If I can’t … Continue reading
A Jacket It Is!
I’m taking a couture sewing class late this week. Hallelujah, I finally get to learn from someone else! It’s a directed study class. Some students are making formalwear, some are making Chanel style jackets, some are making pants. I’m kind … Continue reading
Simplicity 3503, Version 2
We have finally started having summer weather here in New England! Today we’re waiting for Hurricane Bill to pass by. He’s supposed to go about 200 miles to the east of Boston, and the weather is pretty soupy right now. … Continue reading
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Finally Back in the Land of the Living
Oy, I say, oy! I have never been that sick for that long, and I hope I never am again. Thank God for Zithromax. So what have I been doing? Nothing. Nada. Zip. I do have most of another (one … Continue reading
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Work in Progress and Monday Miscellany
I got a bunch done on the dress today but I forgot to bring my camera so, alas, no pictures. I do want to say, I’m impressed with this pattern. It’s a Palmer Pletsch pattern that has all the fitting … Continue reading
Posted in McCalls, Miscellaneous, New York, Patterns, Sewing
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Next Up, a Summer Shirtdress
I am in the mood for a summer dress. I think I’ll make view B, the short sleeved version. I have a metallic accented cotton floral that has been aging in my stash for about 3 or 4 years. I … Continue reading
Pattern Review: McCalls 5857 Take Two – Linen Shorts
I hope you had a nice weekend! It was a great weekend here. I taught a class on welt pockets Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon was pretty lazy, and we spent time just hanging out. Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary. We’ve … Continue reading
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