I just finished this the other day. It's my first attempt at making a garment out of faux leather (I love that term - so much better than "pleather"). Anyway, I bought this textured material from Fabric.com. It's very soft and easy to work with. I did re-read a couple of articles I had about … Continue reading Simplicity 2341 Fall Jacket
Category: Fall sewing
Finished the blazer
I finally finished the blazer I made from Kwik Sew 3715. It turned out well, but I should have made the medium instead of the small. The small fits better in the body, but I prefer a larger (wider) sleeve. I won't be able to wear anything too bulky underneath, but it will still be … Continue reading Finished the blazer
(Gaping) Holes in my wardrobe
Last week my husband and I went to a cocktail/dinner party. While trying to get ready and figure out what to wear, I realized that I have some gaping holes in my wardrobe. Fortunately this past spring I had made my first (and only) LBD. It's made in a linen-like fabric and was perfect to … Continue reading (Gaping) Holes in my wardrobe
