Elizabeth Taylor, 1932-2011
During our Unrequited Love in Film challenge, the inspiration for my "Yellow Rose of Texas" Dress was Elizabeth Taylor's character in Giant. While I [...]
During our Unrequited Love in Film challenge, the inspiration for my "Yellow Rose of Texas" Dress was Elizabeth Taylor's character in Giant. While I [...]
Over at Casey's Elegant Musings, I guest posted about my seven must-haves (and must-makes) for Spring as well the lovely hat and knit set I [...]
From the discussion over at the Sewing Circle, I can tell you ladies love talking about ugly patterns! Since it's so much fun, let's [...]
I've learned something this week: you ladies love the green dresses! While I'm partial to Spring dresses, the weather most everywhere isn't quite cooperating [...]
Apparently, I've gone black and white polka dot crazy! Without even realizing it, I picked up three patterns with almost the identical dress on [...]
Let's admit it. For the most part anyone who sews vintage, romanticizes the past to a certain extent. Whether it ranges from a "life [...]
Thanks to everyone who entered the Colette Patterns giveaway over at the Sewing Circle. It was fun reading through all the answers to each [...]
Because I'm not a total unreasonable taskmaster, the ladies who contribute to the Sew Weekly are allowed to sit out challenges from time to [...]
The Facts Fabric: Silver, geometric taffeta (?), thrifted – $0.50Patterns: Simplicity 4687 - $.50Year: c. early 60sNotions: noneTime to complete: 1 hourFirst worn: March 2011Wear again? Maybe.Total [...]
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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