Tilting at Windmills
The kids are both old enough now to appreciate holiday traditions. They remember doing some of these things in years past and look forward to doing them again. As you can see, pumpkin carving was a big hit with them.
Sam and Claire cleaned out the pumpkins as best they could and directed the cutting [...]
Posted in Sewing on Sep 21st, 2009
I’m excited. I finished my first lined jacket and learned so much from tackling this challenging project.
I’m also annoyed because it doesn’t fit as nicely as my muslin suggested it would. It’s too snug across the chest. I’m uncertain if this was caused by poor sewing or if the thicker fabric and lining [...]
Posted in Sewing on Sep 1st, 2009
As if trying to get a woven blouse to fit me wasn’t enough of a challenge, I’ve decided to try a lined jacket. I’m starting with this basic corduroy jacket from the 2/2006 Women’s Ottobre:
I’m determined to work through the fitting challenges in a more orderly fashion than I did with that dratted shirt. So, [...]
