‘Witches britches’ and other stitches
Just the facts, Ma’am: Fabric: 1 vintage 3/4 length kimono jacket, repurposed Pattern: Roughly based on my tap pants pattern and 1890s drawers Year: ca. 1895/2012 Notions: Bias facing for [...]
Just the facts, Ma’am: Fabric: 1 vintage 3/4 length kimono jacket, repurposed Pattern: Roughly based on my tap pants pattern and 1890s drawers Year: ca. 1895/2012 Notions: Bias facing for [...]
I know I’m not quite Xena. For starters I’m too covered up and I’m missing swirly boob armor. Plus I don’t think Xena ever [...]
**WARNING** I used some images from the series The Walking Dead in this post, and they might be too graphic for any little ones [...]
I’m a huge fan of BBC series Doctor who and I know many american friends are too. Meg, I’m looking at you and your [...]
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of Dancing Skeleton print cotton. PatternSimplicity 2444. Year Contemporary Notions thread, home made black bias binding Time to complete [...]
Question: can Tempest make costumes for two versions of the Doctor from British sci-fi drama Doctor Who in a week? Answer: no. I wouldn’t [...]
The Facts Fabric: 2 yards neon orange French terry from fabric.com Pattern: Sewaholic Renfrew Notions: stay tape for the shoulder seams First worn: 10/27 [...]
The Facts Fabric: Black cotton, black/orange polka dot cotton, orange/black polka dot cotton, orange/black harlequin cotton, black/orange striped cotton, I yard petticoat netting…all from [...]
The Facts Fabric: orange something or other… Linen look? (free/stash) Pattern: Vogue 8672 (stash – same as this skirt) Year: 2010 Notions: thread, zipper, buttons First worn: October 28, [...]
The Facts Fabric: Black cotton $10, green cotton from stash $0, green satin $5, gold pleather $3 Pattern: Simplicity 1802 for the top and [...]
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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