Heather Lou made me do it! She looked so great in her Named Talvikki Sweatshirt that I had a second look at this pattern that I had previously passed over. I like the minimalist design of this sweater, particularly the darts around the neckline which form the funnel neck. I must admit that I very happily and cluelessly applied non-stretch interfacing to my stretch fabric neck … Continue reading Named Talvikki Sweatshirt
I can’t think of a more appropriate project to sew just a few days before Christmas! This is Burda’s onesie pyjamas (12/2016 #103). As soon as I saw their photo, I realized I had the perfect heather grey knit fabric that had been sitting in my stash for 2 years. I seem to recall that this knit was labeled Marc Jacobs or some such thing … Continue reading Perfect PJs
Or are you worried that after all your hard work, this is the reaction the recipient might have? If you haven’t heard Episode 7 of the Clothes Making Mavens podcast yet, that’s the next topic Helena and I are asking you to weigh in on. Do you sew/knit/make gifts? And what reactions do you get? Ever slaved forever over a handmade gift only to have the … Continue reading Do You Sew Gifts?
Lemme just clear up that this post has absolutely nothing to do with the US election campaign. You can relax. 🙂 ———- Asking directly for what you want is a good skill for women to have. I’ve read about studies that show women are less likely than men to be direct about what they need, whether it’s asking for a raise, asking for help, or even … Continue reading Forget Hillary. Forget Asshat. Vote for This Instead.
What makes something look handmade? And is that a good thing or a bad thing? Those are the questions Helena and I are asking your opinion on for the next episode of the Clothes Making Mavens Podcast. Sometimes I worry if someone asks me “did you make that?” — why do you ask, is there something wrong with it?? is usually my first thought. On the … Continue reading Does This Look Handmade?
I feel smokin’ hot in this BurdaStyle dress! Good thing, since it took me two years to make it. 🙂 I’ll tell you all about it below, but first, I have a request for you. Helena and I are preparing episode 5 of the Clothes Making Mavens podcast, and we want to include you in it! What was your proudest moment in sewing? Maybe you made … Continue reading Little Red Dress & Proudest Sewing Moments
What a successful make this has been! I have pretty much lived in this skort since the moment I finished it. This is the freshly-released Belize Shorts and Skort pattern from Itch to Stitch, View D. It was one of those patterns I bought as soon as I saw it and got started sewing the very next day. The fabric is Cotton and Steel’s Mustang … Continue reading Belize Skort
I really, really am not ready to start thinking about Fall. I’m still sewing summer clothes, abandoning all good taste to sip sickly-sweet fruity cocktails, barbecuing in the back yard, and playing volleyball at the beach on weekends. In fact, Fall can kindly kiss my ass while I continue to enjoy a hot, sunny summer, thank you very much! But, let’s face the inevitable. The days … Continue reading Long Cardi
Pssst! Over here. Need something to take the edge off? Something that’ll make you feel great? I got what you need. I’m your pusher… And I’m pushin’ TERRY CLOTH. Lawdamercy, why didn’t anyone TELL me that terry cloth is heaven on earth? These pants caress my legs all day with millions of tiny soft loops that swish around in buttery-soft drapiness. Siiiiighhhhhh…. As soon as … Continue reading Mother’s Little Helper: Not-So-Secret Pyjamas
Hey friends! This is a really big deal for me, and for Helena, the amazingly talented sewist and blogger at GrayAllDay.com….we have just launched the very first episode of our new podcast! Please go check out our new website at clothesmakingmavens.com and have a listen! Don’t forget while you’re there to let us know what you think, and what you’d like to hear about on future Clothes … Continue reading Announcing the Clothes Making Mavens Podcast!
Frivolous At Last 