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”
Category Archives: Slow Fashion
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””
Style Imitating Art Roundup for Nick Cave’s Soundsuit
Hello and welcome to a Style Imitating Art roundup featuring all of you who submitted ideas for this round’s art inspiration. Right at the beginning I want to give a shout out for all of you who participated. I knew this one was going to be a challenge but was so compelled to present it.Continue reading “Style Imitating Art Roundup for Nick Cave’s Soundsuit”
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”
Red & Brown For Style Imitating Art
I am again participating in the Style Imitating Art Challenge , which is the brain child of three bloggers: Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks, Kim of Fierce Fashion, and Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey. Twice a month they they take turns picking a work of art or a piece of historical clothing andContinue reading “Red & Brown For Style Imitating Art”
Vintage Silk Vera for Style Imitating Art
It’s time for another Style Imitating Art challenge. The art for this round was picked by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey. She picked a tapestry by the 19th century British Arts & Crafts Movement artist William Morris. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production.Continue reading “Vintage Silk Vera for Style Imitating Art”
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”
My Sew-Sew Life: Tom & Linda Platt’s Dress, Vogue Pattern 1348, for Style Imitating Art
It’s time for another Style Imitating Art entry. The challenge art work for this round is curated by Kim of Fierce Fashion. She has picked Bouquet of Wild Flowers by Odilon Redin, a member of the 19th century French avant-garde art movement. My Take On This Artwork I was inspired by the flower subject matterContinue reading “My Sew-Sew Life: Tom & Linda Platt’s Dress, Vogue Pattern 1348, for Style Imitating Art”
My Sew Sew Life-Repair & Wear
Today, I have a tale of two skirts. They’re great summer skirts but each had a problem that made it unwearable. Using two very simple sewing techniques, I was able, in short order, to fix them. Now, I’m enjoying wearing both of these beauties. Because both skirts have strong personalities, I’m using simple white topsContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life-Repair & Wear”
My Sew Sew Life-The Gingham Trend + 1st. Friday’s Slow Fashion Walk
Quite a few bloggers seem to be wearing gingham these days so maybe it is “on trend”. Gingham was very much a trend for me a few short years ago in 1966. That’s when I made my black and white gingham Mary Quant dress. Special memories this dress brings, so I hope to keep itContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life-The Gingham Trend + 1st. Friday’s Slow Fashion Walk”
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