To sew a new item of clothing each month
I made my first Suki dress from Tilly and the Buttons Make it Simple Book last year, and because it was my first attempt I made it out of an oatmeal cotton shirting that I had lots of. I was absolutely delighted with it, and I've worn it so much that I decided I was … Continue reading Suki dress #2
Yes, I've ventured into the world of silk, and it feels luxurious! My grandma has been telling me for a while that it's shocking I don't have a press cloth, so I decided to make myself one. Here's how it went... 1. The fabric I bought this silk organza from New Craft House. They sell … Continue reading Organza press cloth
This project involved three new challenges for me: sewing slippery fabric, sewing lace, and sewing on the bias. I haven't tackled any of them perfectly, but I have a finished garment, huzzah! The fabric: I bought this silky red fabric on a whim from Croft Mill. I'm slightly conflicted about it because it's a polyester, … Continue reading Slip dress
The sewing resolution 