The “40s Meets 80s” Bolero
The Facts Fabric: random sweatshirting that’s been hanging out in my stash for years. Origination unknown Pattern: McCall 804 Year: 1940 Notions: none Time [...]
The Facts Fabric: random sweatshirting that’s been hanging out in my stash for years. Origination unknown Pattern: McCall 804 Year: 1940 Notions: none Time [...]
The Facts Fabric: 1 yd cotton polka dot gnome border print $3.99 (£2.46), 2 yds cotton red & white polka dots $7.98 (£4.92). Patterns: Adapted [...]
Let’s Play Twister! The Spotty Facts: Fabric: Polka Dot Upholstery Fabric from Beverlys and Black Stretch Knit from [...]
The Facts Fabric: Turquoise Silk and black net with polka dots from stash Pattern: McCalls 3858 Notions: 1 zipper Year: 1950′s Time to complete: [...]
The Facts: Fabric: Polka Dot Rayon – Stash Pattern: Frankenstein-ed from McCall 6533 (top) and New Look 6872 (bottom) Year: Now Notions: Elastic from stash Time to Complete: 4 hours [...]
During a movie night with my high school girls we all brought clothes along so we could play “dress up”. I remember telling the [...]
Just the facts, Ma’am: Fabric: .5 metre of red & white spotted cotton (inherited from Nana), .5 metre of linen interlining (thrifted for $1), .5 [...]
Fabric: Polka Dot Cotton Pattern: Refashioned Year: 1980′s Notions: none Time to Complete: 3 hrs First Worn: May 2012 Wear Again: Yep, part of Me-Made-May :) [...]
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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