Project MyWay #21–Yellow Balmacaan Coat
Of course I had my heart set on a Balmacaan raincoat at a time when there are almost zero raglan sleeved coat patterns available. Luckily, Simplicity 2858 was pretty close to what I wanted and I didn’t...
View ArticleProject MyWay #22–Oma’s Tunic
Happy Mother’s Day Oma! We’re off to Southern Illinois to spend Mother’s Day with my mother-in-law. I made her this tunic with some of my Salwar Kameez fabric from India. I used Simplicity 2696, view E...
View ArticleProject MyWay #23–Pink Silk Shirt
So, I was copying the picture of the shirt I pulled out of a magazine, (it’s actually a jumpsuit, but I love the top part) and I started with the kimono type sleeve, like in the photograph–what was I...
View ArticleProject MyWay #24–Blue Silk Sundress
This was a quick and easy project. Any sundress pattern with a fitted silhouette would work, I used New Look 6938 which has been discontinued. I took the bodice of View C and the straps of View E and...
View ArticleProject MyWay #25–Orange Linen Dress
I’m in a crazy orange phase…it started last summer–I covered my patio furniture in an orange print, then I bought an orange bathing suit and then I made Project MyWay #9, a Diane von Furstenbeg...
View ArticleProject MyWay #26–Another Orange Dress
This orange dress was made with some of the salwar kameez fabric I brought back from India…we’ll have to plan another trip, I’m using my Indian fabric up fast! I used Style 1012 which, obviously, is...
View ArticleProject MyWay #27–Lavender Silk Top
I generally don’t like loose fitting tops, they remind me too much of the maternity tops I wore during 3 pregnancies. This top however, is not too floaty and because it’s fitted under the bust it skims...
View ArticleProject MyWay #28–Last Summer Dress
I made this dress to go with my DKNY cozy–that’s what I love about sewing, you can make a garment to wear with anything in your wardrobe. I love my cozy, it’s the perfect color and weight for late...
View ArticleProject MyWay #29–Silk Wrap Top
I made this top to wear to a piano concert at an outdoor pavilion. I wanted to look nice, but not over the top because it was outside. I wore this top with very dark wash jeans, high heeled sandals and...
View ArticleProject MyWay #30–Silk Shantung Evening Gown
Hi! I’m back. Sorry for the extended hiatus, these have been difficult times as we lost our dear Mamacita (Oma) a couple of weeks ago. In the meantime some sewing has been going on, the biggest project...
View ArticleA Shirt Dress for My New Teacher
Plaid Flannel Shirt Dress I always sew a lot of Christmas gifts. All year, my kids, husband and friends ask me to make things for them and usually I say “no”. Sewing is time consuming and I don’t...
View ArticleFall Front Door Decoration
Metal planters painted then sponge painted for a fall flower display The post Fall Front Door Decoration appeared first on The Feed Dog Sewing & Fashion Blog.
View ArticleJacket Weather–Sewing a Tailored Jacket
Part one of sewing a tailored jacket. Choosing a pattern and fitting. The post Jacket Weather–Sewing a Tailored Jacket appeared first on The Feed Dog Sewing & Fashion Blog.
View ArticleA Most Excellent Mask Pattern
How to sew an effective face mask to help prevent covid-19 The post A Most Excellent Mask Pattern appeared first on The Feed Dog Sewing & Fashion Blog.
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