Sometimes it just takes a hands on experience for the light bulb to turn on. Other times its just a head-scratcher. Remember my BS 03/2011 #137 muslin?…… Read more “And now I am confused…”
Category: Fitting like a Glove
This grew out of my desire to take my sewing to another level. I could sew the most amazing pieces, and yet, if they don’t fit or fit poorly, the time and materials invests are completely wasted. These posts document my research and sewing to improve my ability to fit patterns to my unique shape.
My first Lace AND my first Couture project is finished!
Remember way back in February the Muslin with the side zip that wouldn’t pose? The result is all finished! What a relief! I wanted to finish it…… Read more “My first Lace AND my first Couture project is finished!”
Wool Jacket Muslin Part 1
For my jacket posts, I’m going to include my process along with tips from my jacket class last summer. As seen in my previous post, I am…… Read more “Wool Jacket Muslin Part 1”
Fitting and pattern adjustment for my Jacket with a SNAFU
This jacket is Burda 11/2011 Plaid Wool Jacket #115, and I don’t even like the magazine photo. See? The styling is really sloppy. But when I looked…… Read more “Fitting and pattern adjustment for my Jacket with a SNAFU”
