I have 20 copies of past thread magazines to give away to 5 individuals i.e 4 magazines per person. The publication year is between 1983-2003.If you are interested, all you need do is be a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post.I will do a random draw on Friday Feb.8th and post the winners.Unfortunately, I will [...]
This dress was generally easy to make but time consuming. I find it difficult to quantify the amount of time I spent due to distractions here and then, but all in all it was well worth's all the efforts.Pattern review after the pictures: Sorry for my look in these pictures, they were taken after a long [...]
With commitment comes responsibility right. Based on my previous post on Fearless February that I will try as much as possible to update my blog regularly, so am starting the challenge with Butterick 5677 pattern.This is a well drafted pattern, the center back piece pattern was drafted to follow the back curve, which eliminates the need for a sway [...]
It's official, have joined Victoria's Fearless February Sew-along. I have to do something that will take me out of my comfort zone. My plan this year is to make challenging outfits that will include some tailoring techniques, make a LBD, some jackets with details, learn some new techniques, stop being afraid of many pattern pieces especially Vogue patterns, improve my [...]
Hello Fellow Bloggers!!!, it's really been a while. Life has been so busy around here. Firstly, I was on a vacation to Africa for my niece's wedding (details and photos of my trip later), I really had a blast. Then back to work with lots of backlogs , boy-o-boy, I am so happy the holiday [...]
Made this little number with just a meter of fabric using simplicity 2756. I got the lovely silk at the liquidation corner in Fabricland, a label on one end of the fabric says "silk" the other end says unknown content, but I am sure it's some type of silk and this fabric frayed a lot, thanks to fray-check. [...]
This is going to be a simple post. I sewed the skirt pattern of Newlook 6130 in a ponte knit fabric. This fabric is soft, I just love it. 1.Cut size 14 and graded up to 16 from hip down. 2. Added a 0.5" wedge at the hip and lengthened by 2",3. Didn't put the zipper but added an [...]
I didn't think one will be enough wink...this one is fall ready. In this version, I used plain sweater knit with a little stretch, I scooped the front neck by I", I didn't add zipper because the neck is wide enough for my big head, I interfaced the neck, sleeve and hem for stability .... [...]
I jumped on the peplum band wagon using Newlook 6130. Not only does this style flatters every body type but trendy as well. Here is my version.Pictures taken after a long day wear!!!I am getting better with my invisible zipper applicationjust one time and viola....Fabric -100% cotton voile eyelet. This fabric was sheer so the [...]
The title says it all.....what do you think?? The pictures didn't do great justice to this fabric, they were taken with a camera phone. The fabric was from fabric land remnant bin, for $1:50 a meter and was lucky to get just enough for this style . Have a pleasant weekend y'alljust to show side [...]
