Sewing Interest
Elevating a Bargain Blazer
Yesterday – at Chico’s checking out pieces I thought might work for some clients – I spotted this cream/black/tan tweed jacket (one of my signature styles) marked down to a ridiculous $19.95. (I know it isn’t technically a blazer, but I loved the alliteration, sorry!) I tried it in several sizes before settling on the…
Read MoreContinuing Quarantine Couture …
As quarantine continues, our family is grateful for personal health and safety … and I’m clinging to my wardrobe challenge as a mental health practice – keeping my mind occupied and my hands (mostly) out of the cookie jar. Hope you’re seeing how owning good solid-color basics and sticking to a consistent color range produce…
Read MoreStitching in Seclusion
Isolated by the COVID outbreak, I’ve resolved to sew a garment each day using only materials I have on hand. (In addition, of course, to making protective gear to donate.) Do I really need new clothes right now? Of course not!. But I DO need the mental health benefits of exercising my creativity, focusing on…
Read MoreMulti-Purpose a Classic Suit
A beautiful suit is a treat to wear, but maybe there aren’t many occasions when you need to dress quite that formally. I spent some time the other day playing with my royal blue skirt suit and found 3 new ways to wear those pieces in a variety of looks. Here’s how …
Read MoreOne Sheath Pattern – Many Looks
Half the fun of sewing is customizing a basic pattern to your own style, so when PatternReview.com announced a contest for variations on a single pattern I jumped in. It was great fun getting to play designer and my sweet husband was happy to play fashion photographer. My starting point was a basic sheath dress (McCall…
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