From the category archives:

Modern Patterns

¡Lady Grey – Onward!

November 9, 2010

Ahh, a new project. Full of possible joy and anguish. I will be following Gertie’s Lady Grey Sew Along. The pattern is, of course, the Lady Grey jacket from Collette Patterns. I have never used a Collette’s pattern before, but they have a large and devoted fan base. One thing [...]

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Yet MORE Vogue 2029 “adventures” (EDIT: I give up)

July 10, 2010

Arghh!!! I don’t care how this blasted thing turns out, I am wearing it. Though I think it makes me look fat. Anyways, here is the latest in the comedy of la falda. I didn’t buy enough buttons. I sure hope I can get more of the same kind or [...]

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Vogue 2029 – Update

July 8, 2010

I don’t like this pattern. And getting frustrated with myself. I get impatient, and I make mistakes. I learn from each mistake, but I just HATEHATEHATEHATE making them. Most of the “unique” details in my handmade clothing are to cover up mistakes. So yes, because I couldn’t adjust the-way-too-big-gusset that [...]

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Vogue 2029 – ARGH!!!!

June 26, 2010

Okay, I noted in this post that I was fairly certain I was going to have to add to this pattern as it would be too small. I made the muslin, and it seemed like it would be fine, if not even too big. Well, THE MUSLIN LIED!!!!!!!! I am making it [...]

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My next project ~ Vogue 2029

June 13, 2010

It’s not vintage, but its the next project. I am going to make View B in the light denim fabric pictured behind the pattern. I appear to have a polka dot obsession. You will see.

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