So I’m back at the peplum top. This time I chose a pattern with princess
seams. My previous peplum top had the seam across my abdomen that I wasn’t a
big fan of. I’m sure if I just find a better
placement for that seam I will like it,
but I love princess seams, so I tried out this tactic instead.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Ballerina Gone Diva (In My No-Sew Tu-Tu)
This project began when I decided to participate in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer sponsored by the American Cancer Society in Centennial Park.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Ugly Fabric Weekend, Part 1
Sometimes, as a seamstress, you will take a stroll through
your fabric selections and come across a few things that make you stop and go…..”What
was I THINKING?!?!?!?” And sometimes you
have to stop for a moment longer and ask “And WHY do I have so much of
it?!?!??!”
I typically walk by this fabric
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Don't Get It Twisted: Well it actually should be in this case....
Up next we have this twisted pattern Simplicity 3768.
Four total pattern pieces, each cut twice: front piece, back piece, sleeves, and front facing. I was in need of some casual tops for work. Something simple, easy to accessorize, and
something that could dress up my jeans and look nice with work slacks as
well.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Playing with Peplum (Vol.1)
I usually don’t follow trends. I don’t enjoy looking at clones of me
walking around. Or am I a clone of
theirs? See where the confusion comes
in?
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Breaking the Rules - Part 1
I’m sure you Plus-Sizers (and not so Plus-Sizers) have heard some of the following sayings:
“Wear Black, it’s slimming”
“Don’t wear patterns with big bold prints, wear small
patterns”
“Don’t wear ‘busy’ patterns up top. Wear solid colors instead.”
Off the Shoulder Tops and Dresses
I am a sucker for easy patterns. Simplicity 2804 is one of them.
I may be guilty of over-using this pattern (only Top B),
but I don't care. There are worse problems to have than having the best pattern on earth! It's so flattering for my shape and entirely too easy to make. It requires
only 3 pieces: a front, a back and a band to fit across the hips (which I make a bit more snug than the pattern's design). I've made various subtle changes to this pattern to
create many different looks.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
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