I haven’t been around here for a while, but that does not mean that I haven’t been online. Actually, some of the projects finished just before the Summer inspired a new project: Flekka challenge – from an idea to a finished garment. It is a big project that I plan to do weekly so it … More flekka challenge!!!
As I was browsing earlier today I came upon a picture of this vintage McCalls pattern. I thought this was a perfect challenge for today – can I modify my pattern from the From sloper to sleeveless top project to make a similar pajama top? Here is what I did… This pattern will be very … More A-line sleeveless top variation: 50s babydoll
After I created the slopers (see previous project) the next step was to try and make something out of it. I decided to make a pattern for a simple A-line sleeveless top. Should not be that difficult, right? So, here I will describe all the steps I took to create this top. From drafting the … More From sloper to sleeveless top
This is the fifth and final part in a series of posts: Comparing close fitting slopers: Bunka vs. Aldrich Drumroll please… let’s see how the slopers fit Greta I transferred the patterns (which are drawn without any seam allowances) to the fabric and added seam allowances only on the side and shoulder seams. I had … More Comparing close fitting slopers: Bunka vs. Aldrich Part 5
This is a fourth part in a series of posts: Comparing close fitting slopers: Bunka vs. Aldrich Adjusting the dress form… I have been thinking bout getting a dressform for a while, but have not been doing too much sewing (clothing) to justify the purchase. But now, with this little project and another one in … More Comparing close fitting slopers: Bunka vs. Aldrich Part 4
This is a third part in a series of posts: Comparing close fitting slopers: Bunka vs. Aldrich The slopers… I created both slopers using the same measurements.The measurements correspond to Burda size 38 (all values in cm): bust 88, waist 70, back length 42, shoulder length 12, back width 35.5, for Aldrich method (combined with … More Comparing close fitting slopers: Bunka vs. Aldrich Part 3
This is a second part in a series of posts: Comparing close fitting slopers: Bunka vs. Aldrich What is a sloper? Why I decided to use Aldrich and Bunka… I thought the best way to start learning about patternmaking was to pick up a book (OK, I do admit I did some googling before that, … More Comparing close fitting slopers: Bunka vs. Aldrich Part 2
In the next few posts I will be comparing the fit of the basic slopers constructed using two different methods: a) Bunka method – as described in the Bunka Fashion Series Textbook 1, published by the Bunka Fashion College in Japan. b) Aldrich metod – as described in Metric Pattern Cutting by Aldrich Recently I … More Comparing close fitting slopers: Bunka vs. Aldrich Part 1
What have I been up to since I finished the Windmolen quilt? Couple of things… Firts, I made another quilt top using linen, repurposed sheets (not vintage), and some stash fabrics. This is the first time I tried the big blocks, kind-of random sized. I cal it the BB quilt, or my shabby chic quilt. … More BB quilt and some pattern drafting
Yes… it’s been a while. Since I have been here. And this quilt was finished a while back. It was finished on Friday, and Saturday it was out the door. I had literally 30 seconds to snap a few photos , and – oh, it happens all the time – the pictures did not turn … More Windmolen quilt – finished
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