Tag: sloper

  • Last weekend’s accomplishments.

    Last weekend’s accomplishments.

    Well there wasn’t much time for sewing, my sister came for a visit!  I had my pants finished in advance so that we could laze around all weekend.  Well, except for the 5 km walk/jog we did.  My two sisters and I did the CIBC Run for the Cure Sunday.  It wasn’t too hot and it…

  • What I did on my summer vacation. (Part II)

    What I did on my summer vacation. (Part II)

    … just a hint … it involved a LOT of butt gazing! The first (and last) time I sewed myself a pair of pants (trousers) was when I was in grade 8.  It was a tunic top and hipster/bell bottom pants, sort of like this pattern, made of PINK 100% polyester (the heavy stuff). Those…

  • More studying! … Pants Fitting Shell …

    More studying! … Pants Fitting Shell …

    I know, it’s been a long project!  In October I made my Bodice Fitting Shell and in January I made my Skirt Fitting Shell.  Finally, I have finished my Pants Fitting Shell. Like before, again I had the help of a Craftsy course – this time Pants Fitting Techniques by Sandra Betzina and her Vogue Pattern…

  • More studying! … Skirt Fitting Shell …

    More studying! … Skirt Fitting Shell …

    It’s not really my first garment of 2015, I certainly wouldn’t wear it outside the house, but it is a really important one.  A while ago I measured and drafted my Bodice Fitting Shell from Vogue pattern V1004. During my time off work over Christmas, I continued with my studies using my Craftsy courses “Fast-Track Fitting” and…

  • Hunkering down for the winter…

    Hunkering down for the winter…

    … not that it has even snowed yet.  Hopefully it will not be anything like the freaky Winter of ’96 (photo below and see source post here).

  • No rain, a new hair-do and a new dress!

    No rain, a new hair-do and a new dress!

    … this is Happiness! It’s Frocktober! A while ago I received my Sewaholic Yaletown pattern in the mail and knew I had to sew it up with my Batic 100% rayon purchased during my shopping trip to Vancouver!  My dress is done now, just in time, and I am very pleased with it.