I am still finishing off replacing some of my casual wear. One of the summer tops I am making is the "Old Mexico Dress/Top" from Folkwear. I won this pattern on IG through the @sewover50 giveaway #so50sewalong. Love @sewover50, you should check it out! My sewing partner @auntie_pauwa_sews won the same pattern and finished her's… Continue reading Time for tops! The Folkwear Old Mexico Dress
Have you ever tried googling that? Just start typing it and see all the choices that pop up? Blogs ... YouTubes ... I've been sewing since Grade 8 (I think). I have always tried everything, didn't matter whether I failed or succeeded, I just kept on going. In the beginning, I followed the instructions word… Continue reading How to Sew a …
It appears that the past months of working remotely at home, in casual clothes, has worn out the limited Collection of Casual Clothes I had in my closet! Since I have been on a #RTWfast since 2015, I am going to remedy this by putting aside my bag making and bag pattern designing, temporarily, and… Continue reading Time for Tops!
... when I was at the store the other day ... Anyway, when I was at the store the other day, I forgot to buy "Swiffer Duster refills". Well with two cats and a forest in the back yard, vacuuming and dusting is really important to us. Then again, staying home and limiting our trips… Continue reading I think every story I tell nowadays starts with the same line …
I've started on my Jeans! The fabric has been cut out and sitting in pile for a little while now. It's about time! I'm using Vogue V8774 and a black denim with a bit of a stretch. I've made Jeans before here, and I already have a matching denim jacket here. This will be my… Continue reading Sewing Jeans: Pockets and Fly Front
I've been busy making another bag for my friend. I call it The Gemma© Bag! My friend told me what style of bag she liked and very nicely let me go with the flow! She had her choice of Cork Fabrics and chose these two beauties. When it comes to choosing Cork Fabric, I learned… Continue reading Sewing with Cork Fabric!
