Let's just jump right into it! I wasn't initially feeling any of the new Vogues. It took a minute for me to look through the line drawings. This Guy Laroche stood out. I love separates and these are some pretty interesting pieces. HOWEVER -- I would never tuck that top into those pants! Like, never, EVER! And adding a belt? I guess that...
Fall is simply the season for napped fabrics! Last week, I talked about sewing velvet. Velvet is such a hot, huge trend right now, quite naturally it would spark an interest in corduroy. Elle Magazine Our best fashion friend from the 70s, is making a major comeback this season. I haven't sewn with corduroy in years, 6 to be exact. The last time...
I haven't made a little black dress in a while and I thought it was about time. So I reached way back in my pattern cabinet for Vogue 2606 from Ralph Lauren. This pattern is 27 years old, so I guess that pretty much qualifies it as vintage. But the style is so timeless that no one would ever know! I love anything...
This is Simplicity 1108. Even though we're in the midst of fall here in the South, it's still pretty mild. I love the idea of dressing for fall, but I have to be realistic. So I knew that something like this long kimono (or duster) would be the perfect topper for cooler evenings. I made another view of this for Mikaela last year,...