My new pants using techniques I learned from the Pro - Gentleman Jim of fine tailoring. His YouTube tutorial on how to add waistband, band-roll and clamp hook and eyes to trousers came in handy for these pants. I used my TNT Kwiksew 3625 pattern, the only thing I did differently was to reduce the leg width [...]
Here is another great combination and addition to my wardrobe. I have used this pattern several times so not too much detail this time, for my full review please check hereFor the skirt, I used a fabric (I think cotton-poly) that's been in the stash forever, and lined with a cotton silk (love the feel of silk), [...]
Gradually coming out of my shell................This little number was made last weekend and worn to work yesterday. The fabric has been in my stash for God knows when, it's some kind of soft Chinese cotton ... can't remember where I got it from, but perfect for this pattern.....I made these few alterations to the pattern:1. Lengthened [...]
Happy birthday to me and Happy 4th of July to my fellow American bloggers. I thank God for another year and pray for many more years in good health and abundance of blessings in all my endevours. What a way to break my silence after several months.Have been reading blogs and sewing here and there but no motivation [...]
Just checking in after 2 month, I am still very much around except for the mojo that left without notice, am still waiting eagerly for it to return, hopefully it will show up some day. How is everyone in the blogland? having fun and enjoying the weather? I can't complain ............Have a good one.
I finished this jacket about two weeks ago but couldn't find the right buttons to use, you know this little thing can make or break a project. I was able to get one but not the best I wanted, though will suffice for now.My sewing mojo went hiatus due to recent flu that's been going on in my [...]
Hi all, thanks so much for all your comments on my Newlook 6188 jacket. The whole process really got me thinking about my main goal of joining the fearless sewalong, aftersome thought I came into a conclusion, I re-cut the back and front bodice and exercised as much patience as possible to join them perfectly, afterall [...]
The winners of the thread magazines giveaway are;1. AliceMarie (I will be sending you set 5 as requested)2. Iryna Boehland3. The Hojnackes4. Farhana5. Joyce in NCThanks everyone for participating, it was so much fun picking the winners. Please pm me your address at (asewfit at yahoo dot ca).
OK ladies and gents in the house, I am starting with the first project on the list, Newlook 6188 jacket something just drew me to this pattern immediately I saw it, maybe the style or the perfect fabric in my stash, or combination of the two....Have had the fabrics (Lining and Shell) since 2010 and you won't [...]
There is nothing to this pattern because it's been made more than 2 times, one being here, but I usually like to start a new challenge with something easy before I move up gradually to my goal. My plan for the fearless February is to make some improvement in my sewing skill. Here is my list of things [...]
