Hi dolls and Happy New Year! Yes this post is a long time coming! My Completed #Vogue 1467 Pea Coat Sew Along was finished long-ago but I was in a hunt for a photographer. I finally found one! My plan is to have quick photo shoots at least twice a … [Read more...]
Week 5 Vogue 1467 Coat Sew Along – Top Stitching
Hello Curvy Girl Fan.. I will not talk no more about my frustrations with my photos.. it's just not happening unless I get married in the next few weeks OR I hire a photographer! The later is probably the cheapest route LOL No seriously I am picky … [Read more...]
Week 4 Vogue 1467 Coat Sew Along – Coat Shell, Sleeves
Hey now! We are in Week 4 and down to our final three posts for Vogue 1467 Coat Sew Along whew! Today we will look at the outside construction Coat Shell, back belt, and the sleeves. Below you see the back construction of the jacket, the most … [Read more...]
Vogue 1467 — Pockets, HongKong Seams, and $100 Mood Fabric Winner!
Hey y'all! I'm back! Before we get to talks the Vogue 1467 Coat SewAlong, Pockets, Hong Kong Seams,and the winner of the $100 Mood Fabric Winner. I just want to mention yesterday was a hot trip for me I got some kind of bug and it seems … [Read more...]
Notions, Interfacing, and more Notions, oh my!
Hello Hello Hello! I'm back again! This will be the last post before we get into actually sewing the coat. WE will discus specific notions and interfacing as it applies to tailored coats. My coat Vogue 1467 is actually completed but I am still … [Read more...]
To Muslin or not Muslin, Pattern Layout, and Cutting
Hello! This is week three of Vogue 1467 Sew-Along, if you are just joining us you can read week 1 and week 2. This week we will talk about creating a muslin or not, your pattern layout, guidelines and cutting. Create a Muslin or Not I … [Read more...]
All About Fabric Choices – Vogue 1467 and a SURPRISE!
Hi! Today we will speak about fabric selection for your coat. Coats are a necessity depending upon what area of the country you live in. I was born in Jersey and therefore it was much needed! I moved to the District of Columbia area with … [Read more...]
Vogue 1467 Pea Coat Sew Along Sew Along
Hello Fam! Its that time again to prepare for the Fall / Winter Seasons (2015)! Well I have already begun, I completed one coat last night Vogue 9136 in the most beautiful Chocolate wool/cashmere. Just need to find buttons and I will post that … [Read more...]
Fabricmart Fabricista Week 2 Challenge — The DVF Wrap Dress
Congrats to me I made it through the first week of the challenge and now I am onto the second week! This weeks challenge is to create a Diane Von Furtensberg (DVF) Wrap Dress - You can VOTE HERE .. what inspires the wrap dress? The crossover … [Read more...]
Fabricmart Fabricista Week 1 Challenge — Handmade Do-Over
The Week One Fabricista Challenge is done and ready to vote! We had to take a project that was a "fail" and re-do the project.. I choose a pair of culottes below to "do-over." Tell us about the project – Culottes made a comeback this summer … [Read more...]
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