Winter/Fall Sewing Part 3- For Him!

Menswear???????? this was a challenge I gladly accepted without a fight and I absolutely loved it and he loves it too. We worked on this from scratch together, which involved: 1. Going to the fabric store  and choosing the fabric 2. Drafting the sweater pattern with a T-shirt 3.Three different fittings before final product By … Continue reading Winter/Fall Sewing Part 3- For Him!

Fall Winter Sewing Part 2-A Circular Button Inspired!

How amazing is it to transform a piece of fabric into something beautiful. I think it is amazing. That's why I am particularly drawn to sewing. I see a piece of fabric and I can envision automatically what I can see the fabric doing. I am even more thrilled that as I go along that … Continue reading Fall Winter Sewing Part 2-A Circular Button Inspired!

” On a simpler note Dress”

Taking a mini break between sewing scarfs and another piece for my winter wardrobe, this little number was made. This was really one of those " three hole dresses". A term I grew up hearing my mom use to define her simpler dresses. The dress you would put on quickly and be out the door. … Continue reading ” On a simpler note Dress”

Time Saving Sewing- A Stitch in time saves nine!

If I did manage the time I spent sewing I would be super productive. I never really thought about it that intensely until I was looking at the pile of unfinished projects I have at present. Now don't get me wrong, some of these pieces were started prematurely and/or are waiting fittings to be edited … Continue reading Time Saving Sewing- A Stitch in time saves nine!

Fall/Winter Sewing Part 1-Unfamiliar blends

To start off the official fall pieces sewing, I am working on making a few more scarves. I know we have not started to pile on the layers just yet, but the weather has not exactly been cooperating with us, now has it? Nope I decided that I would continue and make a few more … Continue reading Fall/Winter Sewing Part 1-Unfamiliar blends