This is a quick post to show you the final velvet dress I whipped up last week for a wedding we attended last Saturday.I bought this piece with Allison when she visited Australia three years ago.As Allison said, it's a Stretch burnout velvet in a dark purple with an ombre effect." We indulged a bit at Pitt … Continue reading Velvet
Category: Pitt Trading
Going tropo
Last year I tested the Tropo camisole designed by Erin now rebranded as Tuesday Stitches.This Tropo camisole is Erin's latest pattern.This top has a few versions available that you should have a look at.My test version was this red version. I used bra strapping and bra notions for all the Tropos I made.I made two … Continue reading Going tropo
Yoyo-ing around
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
Gertie and a remnant
This dress is pieced together with remnants from fabric I bought from Pitt Trading.Here's the original dress I made from this remnant so you can see the original print.I decided to use this print to test the bodice fit and construction of Butterick 6453.I've used my basic pencil skirt pattern with the pockets from Deer … Continue reading Gertie and a remnant
Summer motivation
Classic styles used with modern prints are what made me create this two-piece swimsuit.Kwik Sew 3300 is a classic bra pattern that I've used and Kwik Sew 2689 is the bottoms pattern.Most of the fabrics and elastics were bought from Pitt Trading.While I chose to make this swimsuit on a whim this week, I could … Continue reading Summer motivation
Hot spots
I made this cute blouse using a Pitt Trading remnant. I’ll use this pattern for some silk fabrics sitting in my stash.The long story:It’s no secret that I love remnants and the challenge they bring. It’s also no secret that Pitt Trading has lots of remnants from local designers throughout the year and my stash … Continue reading Hot spots
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
