Pattern Review: Simplicity 1324 and Black and White Graphic Ponte Knit

What wonderful fabric this is (Black and White Graphic Ponte Knit). I love the nubby texture and the random black wiggles!  I’ve sewn with Pontes…

October Mini Wardrobe Plan: Black Silk Charmeuse, Black Sequin Stretch …

The holiday season is quickly approaching and it’s time to consider what you will make for the upcoming holiday soirees.  So there will be no…

A Wardrobe Essential: The Denim Jacket

Finished my black denim jacket (this denim is sold-out other denims here) and can’t say enough about this fabric and how it sews!  Just wonderful.…

Denim All Dressed Up!

Denim is not just for the weekend!  Remember this black denim from the June Mini Wardrobe Plan?  Well, Cissie has made a versatile skirt using that denim (sold…

Mini Wardrobe Planning: Black, Tan and Metallic Gold

Sewing is a creative process and there is nothing wrong with sewing as the “mojo” moves you.  But sometimes sewing in a more organized manner…

Timeless Pairings in Black and White

Can you tell it was a very windy day? I love color as much as the next guy but I keep a fair amount of…

Trending the Luxe T-Shirt

While I love the new luxe seatshirts, the large amounts of ease in “sweatshirts” do not wear well on this over-50 body!  So I chose…