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That’s too funny!!

I will never forget my very first hidden zipper, it was on a School Photo dress. After I finished a flawless zipper I rushed in to show my my husband all excited. He looks at the piece and says “yes that is nice fabric”. I then show him the zipper with a huge smile on my face. He reaction was ” oh a zipper, but you cannot see…[Read more]

Exactly! This is what’s so difficult to convey about the book. I may need you all to help me explain it to others, ok? A women’s book will obviously deal more with bust darts and dart manipulation, but otherwise most of the material in the book can be applied to all sorts of projects. And I think you might be surprised at how quickly you can make…[Read more]

I was just thinking the same thing, @lightningmcstitch! We need to stop this!

He’s not a kid- but—

Omg. I made my husband sit next to me and look through the book and to talk about the modifications that our daughter, she who is addicted to mommy couture, might like.

Reaction one- well now you have to put pockets on everything. No excuses.

Reaction two- Glancing as I’m closing the book- “a hidden zipper?? OMG how…[Read more]

I’d second the Art Museum trousers idea, but…
You could almost certainly squeeze a City Stroll skirt onto a 1m cut of linen. Just sayin… It’s yours. 🙂

Thank you for taking the time to personally reply. I appreciate your advice!

Can you do the gallery tunic in short sleeves? I live in a hot climate.

Thank you for taking the time to respond! I will look into these!

The Gallery Tunic is a perfect “fake” shirt. You get a collar and placket to work with, but it’s a really easy placket technique. There are no buttonholes and fitting is easy as it’s a loose fitting style with pleats front and back for extra ease.
I’m living in a dress I made recently from this pattern, so it’s was to wear too.
Another vote for…[Read more]

@enbee what about Art museum trousers? Because it is a wider fabric, you could easily get a pair of these from a yard.

For him a sketchbook shirt! One yard will make a short sleeve up to a size three easily.

I highly recommend the everyday skirt for sure and the Cappacino tunic as well. I love how this top can be sewn in a knit as well besides a woven.

I’m glad you’re here, @melissamlb42! I’ll be curious to hear what other members of the forum have to say, but I’d probably steer you toward the Woodland Stroll Cape or the Weekend Getaway Blouse next. Both of them are quite simple and straightforward but will challenge your skills to develop a little bit. And I think they both have a certain…[Read more]

I have finally finished my Ginger jeans and have cut out an Appleton top to hopefully wear tomorrow to try it out.

I am hoping the cone denim is in the mail tomorrow so I can get going on my second pair.

If not oh well it is a project for the weekend as term is ending and I have an extended school run to conduct on Friday.

I might, all things…[Read more]

Thanks Todd, that helps!