So I was working on a different post that I’ve been meaning to finish and publish, but lately I’ve been absorbed in a totally different project. I’ve spent a lot of time on the preliminaries and it’s gone very slowly, but I’m finally to the point where I have everything I need to get started. This post is going to …
Simplicity 8390 Vintage Blouse – Black with Copihue Flowers
I know. I was supposed to post about the dress I made using this vintage Simplicity pattern. But I decided to write about this blouse first. The dress will have to wait for the next post. After I made the first blouse with this pattern, I had to make one for my youngest sister. We went shopping for fabric and …
Simplicity 8390 Vintage Blouse – Black with Red Flowers
This blouse was actually the very first thing I made from a pattern after learning to sew. When my dad went to take care of things at my grandmother’s house after she passed away, he came home with a box full of sewing patterns that she had used when my mother was growing up. This pattern was among them. My …
Maroon Brocade – My First Real Corset
After my previous corset attempt in 2017, a year later I decided to try again. This time I started with a real corset pattern: the Cupid corset. This is a beautiful pattern, and it came with a booklet that included a materials list, fabric suggestions, how to pick a size, tips on altering a corset, pattern notes, assembly tips, and …
Crochet, Free PatternLacy Heart Fingerless Gloves
It seems like hearts are on everybody’s mind right now. On that note, here is a lovely, heart-themed accessory that is super quick to work up. These would be perfect as a gift for a cherished friend or family member, or something nice for yourself. I used Red Heart With Love in Bubblegum for the pink trim. Since I wasn’t …