Hi there! Last night as I was drifting off to sleep, I realized that I don’t really have much/any time to wrap up my Top 5 lists before the end of the year! Somehow I always imagine that there is two weeks between Christmas and New Year’s instead of one (maybe because they’re so packed … Continue reading »
Mes amis, I present to you my Minoru! I made the hooded version in cotton black/navy twill, lined with a supposedly-100% cotton print that is suspiciously stretchy (does that ever happened to anyone else? mis-represented fabric?) Overall, I’m very pleased with the project! Since I finished it, I’ve been wearing it 3-4 times/week. The nuts and … Continue reading »
Here’s a sneak peek at my finished Minoru! I can’t believe it’s done (well, minus the slip-stitching I need to do on one facing), especially since I abandoned it months ago. I started the world’s most attractive muslin way back in April. Since my homework load is really high right now, I managed to complete … Continue reading »
Muslins aren’t known for their beauty, but this one really takes the cake. (The motley of fabric probably obscured my ability to evaluate the pattern effectively!) It’s a testament to the Minoru that I’m going forward with making one in real fabric. In other sewing news, I’m entering Me Made May, hosted by So, Zo! … Continue reading »
