If I am going to be able to enjoy my race shirts more, they have to be in a form that is a touch more feminine. I am not faulting the race directors. In fact, I would not want to pay more for the race just to have a prettier shirt. I’m not even convinced […]
Sewing Extra Flounces on Women’s (Misses) Blouse Pattern McCall’s M4659
The goal was a fun, dressy top for my daughter for her senior piano recital. We have been waiting to use some special silk that we bought for her in Taiwan. I knew the importance of trying out a new pattern before cutting into the silk, but I needed something with similar silkiness and draping. […]
DIY PVC Pipe Dresser Drawer Handle
The dresser that I inherited had two big drawers with broken knobs. I was hoping to use it in my attempt to organize my sewing room. It was well made, but wooden knobs can only handle so much 6 foot teenage boy. My engineer surprised me a few days ago with a new, very sturdy, PVC pipe […]
How to Sew an Easy Lined Zipper Pocket
Sometimes I think that every time I sew a pocket, I come up with a different way to do it! But it’s not just indecision. Its (usually) improvement or adjusting a design specifically for the need at hand. Like the lined zipper pocket that I made for the apron (with the secret earbud cord porthole). […]
How to Sew a Secret Earbud Cord Porthole Pocket in an Apron or Anything
Sewing an earbud cord porthole is similar to making a bound buttonhole or welt pocket, only easier. Just apply a facing to the area where you want the porthole, stitch, slash, turn, and press. That’s it in a nutshell. Even if you are unfamiliar with this process, and the sewing lingo, I think my explanation […]