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February: Month End Review
Sewing by the Seat of my Pants —
... On another topic, I don't know about you all, but I was a bit inspired by Peter's post about having a "look" over on Male Pattern Boldness. I understood what he meant right off, being another who rarely has a defined "look," but usually some amorphous, shifting thing in my mind, which of course the wardrobe has to encompass. ...
How do you find time to sew?
Weekend crafting —
The Slapdash Sewist makes one fabulous garment a week, from what I can tell. As does Amanda. And Dawn. And Peter. The Selfish Seamstress just made a pair of jeans. Aargh. So, I stop to ask, how do you find time to sew? Because I can't seem to. I'm looking for serious insight. Please don't tell me you neglect housework. My tiny 1-bedroom apartment hasn't been mopped in weeks. I already neglect housework. Here's what I want to know: - What time do you get out of work? - How do you structure your ...
Featured Member: Peter in NYC
BurdaStyle Blog —
... I picked up a pair of Edwin Jeans at my local Goodwill but they were about 4" too long — not unusual, since I’m only 5’7." I wanted them shortened but I didn’t want to pay for the privilege. I don’t even remember how, but it occurred to me one night that I could probably buy a sewing machine and make my own alterations, and it would pay for itself in no time. Long story short: I bought a vintage Kenmore on eBay and my life hasn’t been the same since. I recently wrote about this on my blog My first sewing project was the “foxy boxes” pattern ...
Stashoholism Confessional: Back From New York
The Slapdash Sewist —
I had so much fun in New York! I took the Bolt Bus early Friday morning and can highly recommend it for the DC-NYC trip (I'm not affiliated with them in any way)--no pesky stops anywhere else to pick up passengers, only a quick rest stop (much appreciated). Then I headed to Crisp (again, not affiliated) where I met up with Elizabeth, Peter, Mikhaela, and Clio (not pictured) for some delicious falafel. Yum! We gabbed about sewing, fabric, and life in general. We modeled our outfits. Peter's shirt and ...
Burda 02-2009-123 Self Collar Wrap Blouse, Flutter Sleeve Variation
The Slapdash Sewist —
... I did the photos without flash per Peter's request (and others have urged it over time) but I am just not sold on it. They come out dark and too red and pixielated and no amount of editing seemed to get them to look right. I adjusted the brightness on my camera to be +1 (any more and my legs disappear in a flash of white) and changed the speed to 400 (I tried 200 but apparently I can't stay that still), so I really did give it the college try. I think I'm going to stick with a flash in the future. Sorry, Peter! ...
Bradmill shirt ...
Sew, I've Been Thinking ... —
... After seeing all the magnificent things that Peter has made from sheets, I thought I'd give it a go myself. I found this sheet for $1 at the op shop and as the colours blend perfectly with Grant's SWAP, I decided to make a last minute substition and make this. Buttons and thread are from stash (buttons 20c at the op shop) and as I have enough sheet left for another shirt, it was a very cost effective exercise. Thank you, Peter, for the inspiration! ...
Unsuitable for obvious stripes
Bad Mom, Good Mom —
... When I met Peter in NYC, I was surprised to learn that he really is a beginner. He is so prolific and adventurous, I forgot. I tried to explain to him about the difficulty of working on the bias, particularly in rayon, and he asked me why I would bother if it was such a pain. I was in such a rush, I didn't have enough time to explain. ...
Pirate Shorts - Burda 2713
Stitches and Seams —
... the other day (which I still haven't taken a pic of). I've gotten good use from it, but I'd really like a different pattern for him for a change of pace. Trying to find fashionable (and I use that term loosely) patterns for teens/young adults who wear mens' sizes is even more difficult than trying to find fashionable mens' patterns at all. What is wrong with these pattern companies? Aren't they following Peter or ...
Hating the Haters: Why Some Days I Feel Like Giving Up Blogging
Lindsay T Sews —
... Today was a very mixed day for me. On the one hand, I got to meet Peter of Male Pattern Baldness. Yay! Peter is just as charming in real life. I spotted him coming out of my building in the city and I flagged him down for a quick chat. We talked about blogging: Peter is still in the honeymoon phase and is posting frequently, whereas I've been at it for awhile and the novelty has worn off. But reading the nasty comments left on my blog yesterday and today has really gotten me pissed off. ...
Prototype
Stitches and Seams —
... I still have a couple of construction tweaks to do and I want to add a handle to make pulling it out of the cubbie easier and maybe a label pocket for the front, but I'm calling the first prototype for storage boxes for the IKEA Expedit shelves a success. And no spray adhesive necessary. Channeling my inner Peter from Male Pattern Boldness, this one is covered with old bedsheets as a "muslin." ...
