Pattern drafting
Organic French Twill Button Tab Pants
I’m obsessed with this organic cotton french twill! I bought a few yards originally for my 1950’s Beach Jacket and loved it so much I ordered more for these pants, a bra top and shorts. The fabric is a lovely lightweight twill weave in a creamy white which is just perfect for spring. After I…
Pattern Drafting- So Many Muslins
I’ve been using all my free time between jobs over the last month to work on pattern drafting. Check out my earlier post on my sloper here. I bought a ton of drafting paper and unbleached cotton muslin so I had plenty of material on hand to work with. I’ve worked with all of Suzy…
Patternmaking: Slopers and Moulage
The past few months I’ve been working behind the scenes to redraft all my sewing slopers. I started a new exercise program this summer and am finally getting back my pre-kids fitness level. Weight loss plus my changing body shape at 43 meant it was time to start from scratch and redo my slopers. I…
Work Wardrobe: Lantern Sleeve Blouse and Denim Culottes
I think this look is one of my favorites! I love the simplicity of this white lantern sleeve blouse with the dark denim culottes. Both pieces are such versatile basics. Perfect for work and for the weekend. I wish I had started sewing pieces like these earlier! The denim culottes are my second version of my pattern hack/mashup of…
Work Wardrobe: Sewing Plans
I’m so excited to finally share with you all my Work Wardrobe Sewing Plans! Going back to work after 8 years at home has been a bit of an adjustment. Especially finding clothes to wear to work. My handmade wardrobe was so eclectic/hippy/artsy momma. Nothing was really work appropriate! I’m starting from scratch here. My visual merchandising position at Club Monaco calls…