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”
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My Sew-Sew Life/Living On the Selvages
Starting at the Very Beginning One of my favorite projects in all my years of teaching K-12 Art was a “Design a Kimono” unit that I developed for my 5th graders. Among the reference materials that I put together were vintage kimono fabric pieces that I found on eBay. It was important to me thatContinue reading “My Sew-Sew Life/Living On the Selvages”
My Sew-Sew Life-A New White Shirt
Hello dear friends, I’m back today to chat about white shirts. Yes, white shirts, which at first seem so boring. However, with their wide range of styles, they are anything but and can open up many a new style adventure. A few months ago, I published the Baker’s Dozen of Closet Necessities. First on thatContinue reading “My Sew-Sew Life-A New White Shirt”
Spinning a Yarn-Rows Of Many Colors-A Great Stash Buster
The latest off my needles–went for a Monet color palette on this one. A few months ago I had a request to make a tutorial about my “Change Of Row” technique that I use on scarfs, shawls and Afghans. I have finally settled down and decided to write it. If there is something in theContinue reading “Spinning a Yarn-Rows Of Many Colors-A Great Stash Buster”
Poodle Time!-Poodles In Fashion-Inspired by Fashion Week
Today’s Poodle Time is inspired by Fashion Week in New York (going on at this minute). Designers and fashion photographers have understood that Poodles complement good design. Poodles have shown up in fashion since the 19th century. Today’s post will have fairly modern overview. Here are a few. I am starting out with the mostContinue reading “Poodle Time!-Poodles In Fashion-Inspired by Fashion Week”
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