Yes! I am doing quite well this year, so far! Part of my #makenine2019 challenge was some casual yoga-type pants. This seemed to become more urgent on the list, as I wore out most of my yoga pants during 2020 – the year of “Casual Wear”. As usual, I didn’t use the pattern I first…
Category: Pants
2021 Sewing Plans: Tackling UFOs and Stash Busting
I guarantee you that there is always a lot of wonderful planning on my part the beginning of every year! This year I plan on finishing this #makenine. Of course, I have said this before, more specifically January of 2019 here! when I posted THE EXACT SAME #makenine PHOTO. This is how much I accomplished in…
My Designin’ December … and a few more!
In addition to the previous entries posted here and here and here and here, I would like to show you a few more! On Instagram @sewmuchtodesign was inspired by a jacket by Maisie Wilen, a top by Arket and pants by Free People! Also on Instagram @dezignsby was inspired by Isabel Marant to knit her own sweater…
Well! How’s your Designin’ December 2020 going?
It’s going very well for @sewordinary of Instagram. I think her Designer Copy is a perfectly lovely, classic style! How’s my Designin’ December going, you ask? It’s all over the place! LOL! Perhaps you remember from my last blog post here, I switched from this beautiful Oscar de la Renta skirt to a classic pair…
How to install metal rivets on your bags … the easy & inexpensive way!
*** Originally posted in the Lányos Handmade Shop Blog “Bag News”, just a bit of a technical problem over there and it leaked through here! 🙂 Tools: Some bag makers invest in a LEATHER PUNCH or HAND PRESS or a MINI PUNCH SET. I use a SEWING AWL. What you need will depend on your frequency of use, the number of layers and…
Sewing Jeans: Pockets and Fly Front
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…