Playing around with a pattern can give you many looks.I'm preparing for my Minerva make so these two stash fabrics finally got used, for a good purpose. I've chosen a John Kaldor print that will be fully lined and have pockets.Here's my February project choice. Now to figure out the best use of this pattern.Version … Continue reading Yoyo-ing around
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Checking belladone
Belladone is a classic dress from Deer and Doe patterns. I've been admiring it for some time and this month I've tested it out for next month's Minerva Crafts project.No tanning spray was used - winter is here.The design of this dress is retro and I love how you can add piping to it.When I … Continue reading Checking belladone
Puffer jacket
My puffer jacket fabric is from Elliot Berman Textiles, bought at least 2 years since my last NYC visit. I was freezing this week so I decided I needed to make this jacket pronto.Eugenia and her staff at Elliott Berman Textiles were really accommodating when I visited their store. I visited their store twice that … Continue reading Puffer jacket
Bronze biker jacket
Pauline's quart coat can be made into a biker jacket as she's shown here. So Sylvia at Pitt Trading was happy to provide what I needed to make a 'glossy' biker jacket and skirt.Pauline's biker jacket version is cut 4"/10cm below the waistline. I initially through 8"/20cm would work and then I rejigged the jacket … Continue reading Bronze biker jacket
Jeans and heels
This very first pair (Jalie 2908) were a test and they're certainly a weekend staple. I made these in 2011.These jeans were made to wear with flat shoes but these jeans don't look great with heels.This second pair are also good to wear with my Converse shoes but not with heels.I really wanted a pair of … Continue reading Jeans and heels
Alameda skirt
The Alameda skirt is very pretty and this skirt and top fabric is courtesy of Pitt Trading. The wrap top is New Look as I know this top works for me. It's winter here, hence the boots.I'll make the Alameda crop top once our weather warms up with a peplum finish to wear on 'date nights'. I … Continue reading Alameda skirt
A funny thing happened to me before I went to the gym
Long story short - I needed a workout top with a zip and I sewed a zip in a RTW cycling top at 5am in the morning.4 weeks earlier: When I train, I like to keep track of the energy I use ie KCals, and I track what I eat. Most of this I manage with … Continue reading A funny thing happened to me before I went to the gym
