The Sew Weekly Swap/Meet
We have a date for the First Ever Sew Weekly Swap/Meet! Join other Bay Area sewing fanatics as we meet & greet & swap. [...]
We have a date for the First Ever Sew Weekly Swap/Meet! Join other Bay Area sewing fanatics as we meet & greet & swap. [...]
While I don't need an excuse to wear a festive dress, the holidays make it easier to go one step further and embrace the [...]
Oh dear reader, I'm supremely frustrated with my Gatsby dress. I've bought three different fabrics for the dress and none of them seem right. [...]
Yesterday, while up in Petaluma taking at sewing class at Stitch Craft, I stopped by a nearby antique store and scored 5 1/2 yards [...]
And now, the next part of my Gatsby Summer Afternoon dress saga… It seems as if there has been an upset to the dress [...]
Thanks to everyone who weighed in about my posting habits! So many nice compliments and suggestions. I’m glad you all are enjoying The Sew [...]
The other day I watched An Education for the first time and, like others, was totally inspired by the early 1960s fashions. Since I already [...]
Wouldn’t you know that mere seconds after pushing “publish” on this post about vintage finds and destashing, I would hear the sound of mail [...]
Much of my love of sewing vintage is derived from imagining the history behind the fabrics, patterns and notions I use for my garments. [...]
Well, actually, last weekend’s finds. My friend and I headed to the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, “an ecological treasure trove of art [...]
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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