Ready, Set, Sew!!

Fabric from GorgeousFabrics arrived today!  Winter Sunshine wool crepe and a yellow/black/white stripe lining  to go with it. I made a musl...

12 Jackets-Who Am I Kidding?

The "12 Jackets" Sew Along at SG just got to me.  I can't help it.  I just had to join in.   My first (I think ), is McCalls 5...

Q&A, Sewing Products and Christmas Nails

While so many are rushing around doing last-minute shopping or baking or whatever for the holiday, I am happily engaged in sewing, watching ...

At The Finish Line

This jacket is almost finished.  At last! I still have to edge stitch and remove the bastings.  Here's the front.  And the back.  Love t...

Where Was My Head?

Thank you daughter, for fixing my Blogger account!  She had to do a lot of finagling to get rid of my hacker, but my Google account is now b...

Any Technies Who Can Help Me? Desperate

I have a big problem with Blogger.  Someone managed to get their email address into my Google Blogger account.  I have to sign in using thei...

A New Use For---

You recgonize these floor mats, available at your local home decorating, DIY type store. I use them in front of my cutting table to cushion ...

It's Not Easy Being Green

Thank you for your good wishes.  I'm feeling much better and catching up with everything I didn't do for three weeks like housework,...

AWOL

I generally don't post anything personal on my sewing blog.  Thank you for letting me be part of your sewing world.   Just want to say t...

Currently Sewing---

Fall is my favorite time of year.   Sorry summer lovers.  Since our weather in MI has cooled down, I've had a burst of sewing energy. Th...

My Pants

Like many of you, I've struggled with pants fitting for a long time.  I've seen Palmer/Pletsch teachers at work.  Read many fitting ...

My Cutting Line

Oh, when will I ever learn?  I needed a black, sleeveless shell to wear under suit jackets.  I had some poly-silky in my stash that I decide...

Burda and OttobreWoman

Happy Labor Day!  I will spend it in my sewing room, cutting and sewing a pair of pants.  I have made one pair of black pants recently and m...

Sometimes, It's Just Black and White

Thank you all for visiting my blog, and talking to me about the Deneuve tunic.  I know how precious time is, and always appreciate your comm...

HP Deneuve Tunic --The End

This tunic is a done deal.  I love it.  Totally. I made a few simple changes to the pattern.  I did shorten it to my liking.  We all have ou...

My New Best--Notion

I cannot sew without a wrist pincushion.  I'm so used to wearing one that I've gone to the store with it on!  And a thimble!  The on...

Pintuck Feet

I admit it--I have a foot fetish!  I LOVE sewing machine feet, and own most of them for several machines!  For those of you who are not fami...