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My husband returned to work yesterday following vacation time off, with a freshly altered and repaired uniform shirt.

We had plans of a small trip during his time off, but 2 days before his vacation started, he was attacked by a pitbull while checking on a report of a domestic assault. He’s going to sport a lovely scar on his upper left arm, but…[Read more]

In blaze orange and neon green ripstop nylon, please, @lightningmcstitch.

So you’re releasing an all-sport action man jumpsuit @todd ? 🙂 I’ll make you one!

I very much adhere to the “it’s only fabric” ethos.
All of the above advice is excellent but don’t frighten yourself by overthinking it.
In trying something new I figure all we have to lose is fabric costs (and Liesl’s shopping tips are fabulous) and our time. For me, it’s not like I’m turning down party invitations to stay home and sew of an…[Read more]

So if we develop and release patterns for men, who is volunteering to sew from them for me?

Vacation is three weeks away!
On white sandy beaches we will play!
In swimwear I’ve made,
From swanky lycra, fair trade

Vacation is three weeks away!
On white sandy beaches we will play!
In swimwear I’ve made

Hi Sarah,

I replied to your email but thought it might be helpful to post part of my reply here to help others with similar questions. I hope that’s alright!

Regarding your questions about fabric: it sort of depends on the style you’re sewing. Actually, a lot depends on the style/pattern you’ve chosen.

If you’re making the Cappuccino…[Read more]

Vacation is three weeks away!
On white sandy beaches we will play!

(I wish!)

My sewing machine’s gathering dust …
My scissors have started to rust …
The pins,they are lonely
I would use them, if only…
Nah, eff it! Las Vegas, or bust!

(Sorry ’bout the language)

Moving on!

Vacation is three weeks away!

(Do you spot a theme?)

I’d love to sew for my husband, as he is very hard to fit (barrel-chested), but short.

I’d make him more jeans and dress shirts, but i’m happy for any Liesl pattern!

My sewing machine’s gathering dust …
My scissors have started to rust …
The pins,they are lonely
I would use them, if only…

I tend to shop by feel and drape so I am not much help with names…

May I say, if anyone makes you feel bad, they are the jerks, not you!

You ask your questions, only a stupid person stops learning.

Shirts with two piece collars and cuff plackets are always on my radar.
I would love your instructions for these.

Cargo shorts, something like the Field Trip with no waist band/elastic back casing would be great as work/casual wear.

We love our food @lisamm Thank you for the suggestion. My Biggies were ‘Smash’ fans so when we saw the exhibition flyer, we booked extra days accommodation so we could see it.