From the very first moment we began dreaming about a pants pattern, we wanted one that would fit each and every body. You see, we do not have small or simple dreams. How lucky for us that fit expert Sarah Veblen shared our dream, to design a pattern that can…
Carrie and I took a little French jacket break for an overnight to New York City. In an effort to pack lightly, we did not even bring our French jackets for evening handwork. It was a refreshing break. Our most vital mission was to visit some favorite wholesale suppliers. We…
Much of the sewing on a couture French jacket is handwork. I can attest to this fact because even though I spend several hours a day hand stitching, my jacket is not finished. I have found that having a supply of good needles close by is helpful and so is…
Welcome back to a post about our Tabula Rasa French Jacket experiment. We find ourselves at the scariest part of any fine sewing project, cutting apart your precious fabric. In the design stage everything seems so perfect; you have sketched your ideas and gathered materials, constructed and fit the mock-up,…
It is pants blog week so here is a little tip that is making my winter more pleasurable. First: the back story. I am very pragmatic in wanting my clothing to cross at least three seasons. This is especially true for my basic black and denim blue pants. Two winters…
As I promised last week, I took a break from my French jacket to make a cozy knit tunic. The weather in Baltimore has been very cold and the magenta print brushed knit on the shelf was calling my name. I even had a stretch trim to finish the neck…
Last week the photos of bouclé had us all drooling. This week the photos of pattern work and mock-up adjustment are pretty boring, but we all know that our bouclé jackets won’t get worn if the fit is not comfortable and the styling pleasing to the eye. That is why…
Why does bouclé always look so beguiling at the fabric store? I believe it is the interesting mix of textures and colors that draw me in. So, I must also confess that four times I have succumbed to the temptation and purchased pieces of this stunning fabric. My first two…
We have been sewing up pants to wear for New Years Eve. Carrie and I celebrated the holiday a few days early so you could see our Eureka! Party Pants. Carrie chose to wear the fabulous faux leather pants she wrote about last month. They are so flattering and comfortable…
We love to dress up for the holidays, even if that just means a great top or jacket to complement our black pants or blue denim jeans. This photo was snapped last year, just after Christmas, when our mothers and daughters were visiting for the holiday. Everyone is resplendent in…
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