I was amazed to open my sewing journal and see that I had started this set in 2017! I believe it was mostly completed in 2018, and then finished and gifted to my sister in 2019. So I guess it is only fitting that the blog post about it should be spaced a year apart… Continue reading Completed: Play Set from Simplicity 3250 (1950)
Author: Alyssa
I am currently a graduate student of historical fashion and textile conservation. For the past decade I have lectured on, designed, and built costumes for theatre. I am interested in experimental archaeology, how clothing has historically affected gender roles and the class/economic divide, and sustainability in fibersheds by comparing modern models to the past.
MMM ’20 Weeks 2-4 Roundup
Click here to see Days 1-3, Days 4-7 me-made outfit posts; Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4 sewing plans, and my Sunday Vlog Specials 1 and 2! Well, we've reached the end of MMM '20! I did continue to wear some me-mades beyond the first week, even though the first week was my only… Continue reading MMM ’20 Weeks 2-4 Roundup
Vintage Pattern Stash Additions
I have finally gotten around to scanning a small collection of vintage patterns given to me by someone with whom I used to work. It is a fun little collection, so I thought I'd share them here. Most of them are my size, so that's extra exciting! Est. 1918. Photo by author. Est. 1923. Photo… Continue reading Vintage Pattern Stash Additions
MMM ’20 Week 4 Sewing Plans
Click here to see Days 1-3, Days 4-7, Week 2 and Week 3 sewing plans, and my Sunday Vlog Specials 1 and 2! I had intended to make a sewing plan for the rest of the month, I wanted to be more flexible than that. So I'm developing my plans week by week. Yet again,… Continue reading MMM ’20 Week 4 Sewing Plans
Show Us Your Stash: MMM ’20 Sunday Sewing Vlog Special #2
Click here to see Days 1-3, Days 4-7, Week 2 Sewing Plans, Week 3 Sewing Plans, and my Sunday Vlog Special #1! In this Sunday's vlog special, I participate in #showusyourstash2020 by answering the following prompts: Where do you keep your stash?Favorite fabricOldest fabricScared to cut intoDon’t have a clue what to make with itFabric… Continue reading Show Us Your Stash: MMM ’20 Sunday Sewing Vlog Special #2
MMM ’20 Week 3 Sewing Plans
Click here to see Days 1-3, Days 4-7, and my sunday vlog special! I had intended to make a sewing plan for the rest of the month, but I am thinking I want to be more flexible than that. So I'm going to develop and post my plans week by week. Well May is just… Continue reading MMM ’20 Week 3 Sewing Plans
Companion Post: Guide to Sewing Slips
As I am sewing my bias-cut McCall's 6696 slip this week, I did some research in my vintage sewing manuals. Click here to view the post on my companion blog, The Sartorial Sleuth, which includes excerpts from the manuals (such as "how to put on a slip" - who knew you could get it wrong?!)… Continue reading Companion Post: Guide to Sewing Slips
MMM ’20 Week 2 Sewing Plans
Click here to see Days 1-3, Days 4-7, and my sunday vlog special! I had intended to make a sewing plan for the rest of the month, but I am thinking I want to be more flexible than that. So I'm going to develop and post my plans week by week. Bias Slip - My… Continue reading MMM ’20 Week 2 Sewing Plans
MMM ’20 Sunday Sewing Vlog Special!
Click here to see Days 1-3, Days 4-7! I decided to try something a little different today and do a vlog about my (multiple) attempts to alter my McCall's 5779 to fit better. https://youtu.be/EUbIE26TDKw I prefer blogging over Instagram when it comes to reviews of patterns and descriptions of projects, but vlogs have grown on… Continue reading MMM ’20 Sunday Sewing Vlog Special!
MMM ’20 Days 4-7
Click here to see Days 1-3! May 4th Weather: 35-56F, Cloudy.Well, the nice weather was gone as quickly as it came and we're back to typical spring weather. In other words, cold. I decided on an in-between outfit (I have no me-made pants...) with my McCall's 6696 shirtdress paired with a cozy cardigan. More exams… Continue reading MMM ’20 Days 4-7
