Archive for January, 2008
Retro Style ‘44 Butterick 6700
Little ol lady in her new silk crepe lounging pjs (“Some People Are Shameless”):
The pants are basic: Peggy Sager’s Silhouettes 3100 “Laurie’s Pants” without the overskirt. These pants required no alterations beyond raising the waist an inch or so. They are an almost perfect cut for me. I’d tweak more if they [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 17 so far )Denim Work Shirts – Vogue Mens 8096
Production sewing, yes, but this time for personal use:
Here’s the pattern I used Vogue men’s pattern 8096. Great pattern (but read on for a warning), well drafted, decent collar shape.
You can cut down the seam allowances where 5/8″ is not needed (collar and stand, pockets top and bottom of [...]
3 Piece Suit
The pants were draped, rather than cut from a pattern. Using my measurements I chalked out the cutting lines on the cloth with large seam allowances. Then the pants were basted together, draped on my body and fitted to be a very close fit. I was (and still am) in the process [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 11 so far )Jacket #2 w/Vest: Menswear Pinstrip
You know where all this is leading, right? Suits for my husband…I keep asking him, “So, do you want one now?” And he always replies, “Let me lose some weight first”. That’s because I had made custom shirts for him in Fall 2006 that he immediately could not wear because he gained [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 7 so far )Silk/Wool Jacket #1 for Winter 2008
I couldn’t help it, I just have to show you: this happens when I’m not blogging. I think shutting down was a good decision after all…Bigger photos at the bottom of the page…
This is from Cecilia Podolak’s Materials Things pattern: Classic Jacket. I really recommend this pattern.
Even with all my [...]
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