The minute I saw this pattern four years ago, by the late Paco Peralta, I knew I would have to make this skirt and top. The pattern came out it late 2017. It just took me a few years to get to it! I’m not going to discuss the top because I’ve already written aboutContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life-Vogue 1567; a Paco Peralta Skirt-Making & Styling”
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Style Imitating Art Roundup for Sonia Delaunay’s “Simultaneous Dresses”
Hello and welcome to a Style Imitating Art roundup featuring all of you who submitted ideas for this round’s art inspiration. What Is Style Imitating Art? Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspirationContinue reading “Style Imitating Art Roundup for Sonia Delaunay’s “Simultaneous Dresses””
A #memade Skirt for Sonia Delunay’s “Simultaneous Dresses”
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an inspirational work and we each post the image on ourContinue reading “A #memade Skirt for Sonia Delunay’s “Simultaneous Dresses””
Reimagine & Refashion-Altering a Thrifted St. John Wool Knit Jacket
A couple of years ago, while rummaging around in a Salvation Army, I came across a St. John wool knit suit. I thought the basic style was fabulous but it was obviously from a by-gone era; having shoulder pads to make for those “football” shoulders we use to wear. It was also one size toContinue reading “Reimagine & Refashion-Altering a Thrifted St. John Wool Knit Jacket”
Love Those Dolmans-Edition II
I thought it was about time to get around to my second dolman sleeve article. When I left you, as far as history, I had gotten up to the 19th century and only covered sweaters. If you have not read it yet, it can be found HERE. I’m going to start out with a lowContinue reading “Love Those Dolmans-Edition II”
My Sew Sew Life: Adapting a Paperbag Pants Pattern
Hello everyone and welcome! Today, I’m going to talk about my latest make, which is a pair of grey Paperbag pants. I didn’t have a pair of dark grey pants of any sort and decided it was time to make some. Pantone’s 2021 colors of the year spurred me on to get it done. I’veContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life: Adapting a Paperbag Pants Pattern”
Blue Linen, Cotton and Coffee, of Course for Cèzanne’s Woman with a Coffeepot.
Hello and welcome to my interpretation of this edition of the SIA challenge. About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one ofContinue reading “Blue Linen, Cotton and Coffee, of Course for Cèzanne’s Woman with a Coffeepot.”
My Sew Sew Life-One Yard of Black and Red Flannel & Zero Waste
Four or five years ago I purchased one yard of red and black plaid flannel. My aim was to sew some type of garment for Dylan, our Mountain Feist dog. He’s a short hair dog and in the winter gets cold (he does have a few sweaters). But mainly, I though he would just lookContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life-One Yard of Black and Red Flannel & Zero Waste”
My Sew Sew Life-New Shirt From Vogue 9299
The title that I really wanted for this story was: My Vogue Pattern Shirt With Added Pockets and Really Hacked Sleeves. But that was just a tad too long. This pattern is described as a top. It has a full buttoned front, with a yoke in the back. There are two different sleeve options, whichContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life-New Shirt From Vogue 9299”
My Sew Sew Life-Dramatic Black Tunic for Style Imitating Art
The work for this week’s Style Imitating Art is phenomenal. Right at the top, I would like to think Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey for featuring this wonderful Brazilian fiber artist. After Salazar posted the challenge, I did a little research and found that Janaina Mello Landini received her architectural degree in 1999 andContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life-Dramatic Black Tunic for Style Imitating Art”
MeadowTree Perspectives 