2021 Review/2022 Plans

I did so little sewing in 2021, and what with being in my last semester of grad school and having no sewing time, so I decided to put this all in one post. 2021 Sewing in Review I made...3 whole projects, not counting many, many more face masks. One of the projects wasn't even a…

New Pattern Acquisitions Part 2

Part 1 Here Advance 7011 (1955) is another rare one that often gets up there in price when it does appear. I assume it has to do with the fact that it is both associated with Gloria Swanson and it is a rather lovely design. Most sellers and buyers don't really seem to understand what…

New Pattern Acquisitions Part 1

I've obviously not been sewing thanks to being so busy with grad school, but every once in awhile I've picked up a new pattern. Since I don't have any sewing to post, I thought I'd at least share the new patterns with you. First is a one I never thought I'd own because it is…

Completed: Bias Slip

Photo by author. Time Frame: May 2020-May 2021Pattern: McCall's 6696 as a base, modified using measurements from my old slip, and drafting advice from a book.Fabric: Lightweight silk charmeuse from Fashion Fabrics Club. -- yards for $-- (I'll add when I find the receipt!)Notions: Thread (several different beige colors) from stash to use up odds…

Me Made May Day 19

Note: I forgot to post this one! So here it is a *bit* late.I've done a tops week, a dresses week, and now I'm on to bottoms. It was hot and humid and I was stuck working at my computer all day, so I went for my favorite lightweight, secret pajama outfit. These pants were made in…

Me Made May: Frocks of Fancy

Let's face it, dresses are my kryptonite! It is almost impossible to find unique dresses that are also well-made so they are always top of my to-make list. Here we'll see my MMM/J/SSS dresses that have since been retired. These aren't even all the dresses I've ever made! There are a few that came out…

Me Made May Days 11, 13, and 16

It's dress week (except for this one that I wore during "tops" week)! I got tripped up this past week by getting my second vaccine dose. I was pretty sure I would have a stronger reaction than some people because of my auto-immune condition, so it wasn't a surprise, I just didn't think about the…

Completed: Simplicity 5889 Dress (1965)

Photo by author. I can't believe this dress was 8 years in the making. I have some old WIPs, but except for my 10+ year old half-made cape, this might take the cake. I originally started it for a Sew Weekly challenge where the theme was "Mad Men." I was going for a Betty look…

Me Made May: To All The Tops I’ve Worn Before

Tops might be what I've made the most of over the years. Dresses require essentially twice as much work, and pants have always intimidated me. Skirts, while easier to fit, are not something I wear much, so they definitely don't "top" my count of tops. Hyuck, hyuck, hyuck. MMM '11 Tops Round-Up In 2010, the…

Me Made May ’21 Days 4-5

I have no photo for days 4 and 5 because this tee I've been wearing has been relegated to undershirt status. The white fabric pilled, and it has started to get holes. It was made in 2016 from the Hey June Handmade Lane Raglan Tee pattern (which has cup sizes!) and has been worn a…