The “Blue Bird” Dress
This is one of those projects that was abandoned mid-construction because I was unhappy with how it was turning out. It is my own [...]
This is one of those projects that was abandoned mid-construction because I was unhappy with how it was turning out. It is my own [...]
The Facts Fabric: Cotton Sateen Pattern: Simplicity 2614 Year: Contemporary Notions: Interfacing Time to complete: 12 hours First worn: At photo-shoot. Next, the office. Wear [...]
The Facts: Fabric: chanel-style wool woven from mahlia kent in paris Pattern: self-drafted skirt, originally based on simplicity 2099 Year: 2011 Notions: zipper, 2 [...]
The Facts: Fabric: 2.5 yards Liberty Tana Lawn – $20/yard; 2.5 yards cotton poplin (lining & buttons) – $1.50/yard Pattern: Simplicity 2215, $0 (fourth [...]
The Facts: Fabric: purple poly-cotton jersey / vaguely giraffe print poly-cotton sheet Pattern: Butterick 3131 / Burda 6993 Year: 2001 / 1980s Notions: none [...]
My sewing room is so full of UFOs, the government is going to classify it soon. Sigh. I was originally going to make [...]
The Facts Fabric: a lightweight denim Pattern: The shirt from Sew U by Wendy Mullin Year: 2006 Notions: embroidery floss, pearl snaps Time to finish: a few hours [...]
The Facts: Fabric: 1 x vintage double bed sheet $35, dark purple linen from stash Pattern: Colette Pattern’s Crepe Year: 2011 Notions: None Time [...]
Original Inspiration Too Much Fun Dress in Barbecue Resources Fabric: Woven 1/4 Gingham Navy Pattern: Simplicity 2180 Plus… Flower of Love Wedge Bow-dana Headband
The Facts Fabric: Blue Twill, $7/yd, at 60 inches/yd Pattern: Colette Clover Year: 2010 Notions: Invisible zipper, $1 Time to complete: Three months? Ok [...]
Next week’s theme has us sewing with the brightest of colors. Here’s a little inspiration to get you pumped for a little yellow action. [...]
It’s been ages since I’ve hosted a giveaway on The Sew Weekly! Well, readers, I have a treat for you: as part of the [...]
Next week’s theme calls for us to integrate real Fashion (with a capital “F”) by being inspired by runway trends. While the following guide [...]
I started writing in second person narrative because it felt most comfortable to me. I hope it doesn’t come across as domineering, but rather [...]
Here’s a great piece from Vogue about Queen Elizabeth II’s lifetime of wardrobe choices. If you’re still trying to figure out what to make [...]
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