Hallo. Hallo. Popping in quickly…erm, we’ll see how wordy I end up being today; I may have to edit that statement…with another #2018MakeNine. Okay…for me summer is all about the dress. Breezy caftans, crisp shirt dresses, easy cotton t-shirt dresses. I love them all. That being said, there will always be a place in my summer wardrobe for pants. Does anybody else wear pants/trousers/capris in hot weather? I don’t wear them often…but I do like…
Hiya every buddy. It feels as though I’ve been yearning for vintage overalls for evah. I’ve found a few pairs while out thrift shopping…but they didn’t fit well and overalls are not a garment that is easily altered. Hankering in mind, I squeaked out loud when a photo of this 10oz railroad striped denim showed up in an email from Blackbird Fabrics. Even though I had sworn off sewing denim ever again…my machine does not…
Hallo you. And hallo October. I like autumn. I have it ranked at a respectable No 2. I like the crisp air and the brilliant foliage. Ermmm…I also love the food. Pumpkin, chard, squash, apples, grapes, pears….all of ’em. Another big plus about this season is that, for me, it’s prime me-made coat season. I prefer sewing/wearing light to medium weight fabrications….my me-made coats are never super insulating. They’re cozy, but not usually cozy enough…
Well, hello again! As promised, I’m back with Part II of my York Pinafore 2.0 saga. Today I’m demonstrating how I changed the neckline from a scoop to a V and also how I added a full lining. But quickly, before we get started: The York Pinafore is rated for beginners but I would classify the lining method I’m demonstrating as an intermediate skill level. That being said, I’ve provided photos for every step and…