Betty and Joan have their unique style and both styles suit their body types and life. For Julia Bobbin's Mad Men Challenge I had my foot in both camps. Double trouble, this is my take on The Monthly Stitch's Sewing double theme.Using my block patterns I trialed a Joan-based work style with a stretch woven that Mel … Continue reading Betty or Joan
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Work or weekend?
What started out as weekend cargo pants are now work wear. How did that happen?Was it the fabric?This fabric was an unloved stash from a local sewer. Even I thought this fabric would be an 'ok' pattern testing fabric. It's a bit scratchy and flimsy.It's a non-colour on both sides so I used the dark side.Front … Continue reading Work or weekend?
Grainline Maritime Shorts #2
This time I decided to use Jen's fly front zipper tutorial. When I'm working to a deadline, learning new techniques are harder. I don't absorb anything. This time I wasn't working to a deadline and I decided to follow Jen's instructions and learn a new technique. New year = new technique.Jen's fly front zipper method results … Continue reading Grainline Maritime Shorts #2
Playsuit – McCalls 6362
In the 70's View A was short jumpsuit. Now it's called a 'playsuit', 'romper' or 'onesie' for the kiddies. PS. The People's choice Macquarie Dictionary Word of the year in 2013 is onesie.I've made the View A with an Australian natives twist using this white on black cotton print from my local fabric haunt MyHung. … Continue reading Playsuit – McCalls 6362
