What good is a rushed pre-vacation sewing binge if not for getting me out from in front of that brick … More
Tag: pattern review
Studies in Party Dresses: By Hand London’s Kim Dress
We’ve talked about it being wedding season already. The first one we went to this year had three parties in … More
Acknowledging defeat: mon petit disaster
You know those friends you have who tell you your handmade dress looks great when actually they should be telling … More
A Whole Mess of Shiny Mabels: Bachelorette Party Sewing
Welcome to Miami, and welcome to my life at thirty.
Mr Roboto Dress: This Was Not a Halloween Costume
I was, perhaps, inappropriately enthusiastic about making a dress out of some wool/silk blend I’d picked up at Fabric Mart. … More
For Other People’s Weddings: Midsummer Night’s Dream Pattern Review
This Papercut Patterns dress has been in my brain for the better part of a year. When I really gave … More
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Butterick 5211 Review
When I see a three-piece pattern labelled “FAST& EASY FASHION EXPRESS 1 HOUR PATTERN”. I think: That’s probably a lie. … More
Wedding Dress Distraction#842: Marfy 3400, the flowered shirt
Sometimes I’m like, ‘oh I should make my wedding dress/work on invitations/confirm things with the caterer’, and then I take … More