I just got back from Stitch- Fashion Show and Renegade Craft Fair. This is another reason why I am happy to be in Austin. Forget Music Capital, think Indie Craft DIY Central. I will have more to say on the event some other time. The one big thing that I walked out of there with…
You know that curriculum for jeans that I was working on? Well it turns out that the class starts in 3 weeks. I am currently trying to stop freaking out and start focusing. I will be teaching with someone else for a bit since it is the first time I’ve taught a sewing class. But…
My goal for the winter is to get over my fear of the serger. I’ve bought some really cool knits and I’ve actually done some sketching (which is something I don’t do often but I figure that if I am going to be on Project Runway one day I need to work on my sketching)….
My suit is done now. The fabric is a men’s suiting (whatever that means these days). It’s polyester with a little bit of stretch to it. I paid $1.50/yd and I bought what was left on the bolt. I managed to get 2 pairs of pants and a jacket out of it. All notions for…
I am in the process of coming up with a curriculum for making jeans. I’ve been trying to fit it in between the many projects I’ve been working on. Here are some resources that have come in handy. Next month I should have reviews of the three patterns that I plan on working with. Articles…
I decided to take the Wardrobe Refashion Challenge. At this point I only buy underware, socks, and shoes, so why not commit to not buying new clothes anymore. Check out my Wardrobe Refashion page for the details and the Wardrobe Refashion Blog to see the others that have taken the pledge.
I make fun of her high-waisted dresses every week on PR, but I ended up making a “Laura Dress”. I still need to put in a zipper and finish the hem. The original design was a little over the top (I am only going to a wedding here in town). I was going to put…
I got my latest design challenge. It is a little scary. But what doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger. This challenge has a few parts but lets start with the main issue. Small waist, BIG booty. Based on last week’s challenge on PR, you can see that a designer would gladly choose the 12 year…
Last week I ended up watching Project Runway with some design buddies of mine. It was a totally different experience watching the show with other people who can actually make this stuff. I am not sure how the show is going to go. Based on last week’s vote I am convinced that the show’s producers…
I am not one of those chicks that carries a bag around just because it looks good. For me a bag must meet both function and style needs. I believe in the right bag for the task. Bags are for hauling stuff and I’d prefer if they kept things organized. Once those two tasks are…
