Quick construction process, forgiving fabric to sew with, great design details—what’s not to love about Style Arc’s Marni Ponti Jacket! Have you tried making your own version yet? I am a sucker for peplums because I think they cover a multitude of sins, PLUS they are pretty and feminine. They were still all over the…
Coats
The construction lowdown on Style Arc’s Romy Anorak
I loved the Romy Anorak as soon as I saw it on the Style Arc site. Big dramatic collar, practical raglan sleeves for comfort, long enough to actually keep dry in a rainstorm, what’s not to love? The casual vibe totally suits my lifestyle and the Pacific Northwest, and with our rainy climate it is…
Style Arc Romy Anorak
You would not know it too look at my shimmery purple beauty named Romy, but she totally kicked my butt! I tried to give up swearing for Lent, but this project broke down all resolve. A sailor would have blushed! Look at Style Arc’s Romy. She doesn’t look that difficult, now does she? A few…
A definite home run for Sewn Square One patterns
I am a big fan of Sewn Square One patterns. Not only are they fresh, hip, and ultra modern – they are WELL DRAFTED! There is (almost) nothing I hate more than paying good money for a sloppy pattern. I expect those notches to line up, all the pieces to fit together accurately, and good…
Make a trendy fur vest
I hardly ever get “the” current fashion trend actually made at its height of hipness, so I am pretty jazzed that I actually ordered some beautiful Tissavel fake fur from emmaonesock.com, bought a pattern designed for fur, AND actually constructed the vest all in the same season. Shocking!! Other than applying the fur trim to…
Pattern Review Day – Seattle 2011
Yes, I know I am late getting this post up. Sorry! But in case you missed the announcement, Pattern Review celebrated 10 years this month, and several cities around the country hosted a PR Day get-together on November 19th. We were lucky enough to have someone step forward to organize one for Seattle – thanks…