Once again, I sewed something inspired by a favorite RTW garment in my closet. I have two plaid flannel button-up shirts that I purchased a few years ago. I love wearing them during the colder seasons and finally sewed my own version which fits better. To draft my pattern, I once again made use of… Continue reading Button-Up Bliss
Tag: Pattern Drafting
A Nani Iro Double Gauze Shift Dress
Last July, during my trip to London to attend an activewear sewing class taught by Melissa Fehr, I visited Ray-Stitch and bought a beautiful piece of fabric: Nani IRO Double Gauze in the colorway Grace B. I had been lusting over it for months and could not pass up this chance to buy it. Since… Continue reading A Nani Iro Double Gauze Shift Dress
A Self-drafted Evening Gown
In June, my husband and I visited Moscow. During this visit, we viewed an exhibition about Russian fashion history, and also attended a ballet performance at the Bolshoi Theater. Naturally, I didn’t pass up this opportunity to make myself an evening gown! Inspiration My first source of inspiration were the elegent evening gowns designed by… Continue reading A Self-drafted Evening Gown
Sewing Activewear: Self-Drafted Active Jacket
I go for runs several times a week and from autumn to spring, I usually wear a soft shell jacket. My current jacket is almost 10 years old and due to frequent washings has become a bit threadbare. Because of this and because I love sewing activewear, I had been planning to make myself a… Continue reading Sewing Activewear: Self-Drafted Active Jacket