I’ve been under the weather, so I’m bringing you this post of a self-drafted skirt as well as a jacket and tank made to go with it. I hope the content still is helpful to you and that you can be inspired to draft your own simple pattern for a maxi skirt. The inspiration for […]
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Denim Urban Tunic or Dress?
Yes, it looks like I am on a cowl neck dress tunic streak. A recent post featured a McCalls 7020 cowl neck top turned dress that would make you think I have no imagination. Really? Another cowl neck dress? But this one is slightly different. It is a great jumper for grownups. Pair […]
McCalls 7020 Cowl Top Turned Dress
As I move into 2017 and take inventory of my lengthy list of sewing projects, I am reminded of the bloggers who took great time to review their versions of sewing ‘Hits and Misses’ of 2016. There seemed to be a plan from the start of the year to execute specific garments for their […]
Chiffon, Cotton, Ruffles and Dots
Yes, this post is going out just under the wire before we move in to 2017. This will conclude another wonderful year of sewing experiences. I can’t imagine what I would do if I didn’t have this great hobby/skill to rely on for a creative and useful outlet. I am grateful to my […]
Simplicity 2153 Silly Putty Jacket
Am I dating myself if I ask you about the color of Silly Putty? You know, the dirty, well-loved Silly Putty after it has been used on newsprint a few times. Looks a little gross, but it provided lots of fun for me when I was a kid….and there is interesting history of the gooey […]
Rust and Navy Knit Tunic
In the spirit of early fall and pumpkin season, I whipped up this Butterick 5925, a Katherine Tilton tunic. Have I mentioned how I love it when the end of October rolls around and brings a little chill to the air? This is the consistent time of year in Tucson when sweaters and coats […]
Gray and Beige Equals Greige
Is there a neutral color that gets your attention every time? It may be certain shades of gray, tan or camel or a interesting combination of shades you can’t even describe. Well this is mine. I love this boring and funky color of brown/gray/beige. I bet many of you would call it something entirely different. […]
Small Black Capsule
I know that black is not one of my best colors, or so I’ve been told, but I can’t help myself. It is just too easy to work with and sew into great go-to pieces for reliable, pulled-together looks. With my fascination with capsule wardrobes, I have a Pinterest board filled with many variations of […]
Green Apples and Green Peas
Before I get started, I feel I have some explaining to do regarding my “break” from posting. It is due to many reasons, none of which may interest you, but I have been doing home remodeling to one room in the house, which leads to much upheaval in the rest of the house. I am […]
Winter 2014 Pattern Peek
I wish my local Joann’s store was a little quicker on putting the latest pattern catalogs and pattern magazines out on display. I get all excited only to find the store hasn’t gotten around to putting any of the patterns in the drawers. What to do? Visit Hancock’s instead!! Pour over these pages […]
DeedleandThread in Boston Part 1
Curvy Girls Unite! Creative-folk and Sewers Alike!! Join me on a trip to Boston….well, through this post anyway….the wonders of the internet and this sewing-in-common thing amazes me. I am here in Boston as I write this post in my daughter, Shannon’s, apartment about to share with you why miles don’t matter when it comes […]
Skateboard Shorts McCalls 6973
My son came down to visit for the weekend and I whipped up these shorts for him. On a recent trip to my local mill end store, SAS Fabrics, I found this skateboard material and couldn’t resist especially since it is 100% cotton and my son lives in Phoenix. Enough of those polyester basketball shorts!! […]