Archive for June, 2009
A Summer Tunic…
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This sweet tunic was made for my 8 year old niece Isabella.
It is the #16 tunic from Ottobre Design issue 03/09. I decided to omit the sleeve ruffles because Bella just doesn’t like fussy details.
Made from 3 coordinating soft woven cotton prints, it is a bit difficult to see that [...]
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Kate Tailyour features in Metro
Submitted by Brittique Blog
I feel really good when I’m wearing a great outfit. I feel even better knowing that it’s not only made from ethically sourced, organic fabrics but that it’s produced in Britain - actually just down the road from us in lovely Hackney. As featured in Metro today, Kate Tailyour’s collection is just [...]
The Vintage Shirt….Complete AND now Modeled !
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Here it is…my husband Roger’s shirt,
made with a vintage Butterick pattern (#1481)
I tried to get him to model it for us…but he’s camera shy because the poor guy is sunburned. So we’ll just have to be satisfied with seeing the shirt on the form. Roger did try it on, and [...]
Our PR gets papped with Kate Bosworth
Submitted by Brittique Blog
Source: Just Jared
PRs really do have the active social life don’t they? Our wonderful PR Liz was at the recent Rodarte dinner hosted by Kate Bosworth and happened to get snapped in the background. Liz is wearing the fabulous Louise Amstrup stripe panel dress while Kate is looking rather regal in [...]
Another bridal shower!? Attend in style without breaking the bank
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Is being such a great friend to so many brides-to-be (e.g. shower gifts, bachelorette parties and bridesmaid summer dresses) burning a hole in your pocket this summer? Are you feeling too broke to buy cute summer dresses to wear to all of these wedding related events?
According to [...]
Vintage Shirt - Felled Seam Technique
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Progress on the Vintage Mens Shirt continues!
Now the sleeves are sewn…and I thought you might be interested in seeing how these sleeves are drafted and set. It is done differently than most methods seen in modern printed patterns.
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Take a look at [...]
So excited about these shoes
Submitted by Brittique Blog
Of course I love all the shoes I stock but some I love more than others. These Verity by Bionda Castana fall into that category. They are so elegant and, the best bit, they’re orange! I do have a thing for orange. Remember my ginormous Chloe Heloise handbag? These shoes are [...]
Vintage Shirt….So Far, So Good!
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
I am very pleased with the way the vintage mens shirt pattern I chose to make for part of DH Roger’s Birthday present is coming along. Although his birthday was yesterday….age is just a number, right?
So..here is what I have completed so far: Pockets attached, Back Yoke and [...]
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and that I use personally all the time:
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Vintage Shirt…A Little Progress
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The 40% off Elastic Sale has kept me so busy that I’ve only been able to make a little progress on Roger’s Shirt.
I decided to make banded pockets, cut on the bias. Here’s what one looks like on the shirt front, ready to be sewn (I’ll adjust the position a bit [...]
The BEST Pattern…and Why
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This is the pattern I chose for Roger’s shirt.
And here’s why….
It is the most “elegant” draft among the group of patterns shown in yesterday’s post (below). What do I mean by “elegant” ? It has to do with the shape of the pattern pieces.
The separate facing piece gives me the [...]
Hip-Hop Fashion Trends We Wish Never Occurred
Flavor Flav’s Viking Helmet
Flavor Flav became popular for his ridiculous clock used as an accessory. What would actually Flavor Flav be without his clock? It’s completely awesome! It a kinda style icon of Flavor Flav. That clock made him loved by millions even when he was on his trial for shooting at his neighbors. BUT [...]
Too Many Choices….
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It’s about time I sewed a shirt for my husband, Roger…especially since his birthday is coming up! So from my collection of well over 100 vintage menswear patterns, I’ve managed to narrow my choices to these….
While of course I already have a hand-drafted shirt pattern for him, working with vintage [...]
Emma Cook speaks out about rumours
Submitted by Brittique Blog
We can all breathe a sigh of relief that rumours circulating last week that Emma Cook was closing were just that, rumours. Emma Cook spoke with Grazia this week dismissing the rumours and confirming that her label was continuing but with a focus on a lower priced diffusion range as well as [...]
Giant shoe sale: 40-90% off all shoes
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MOP Buttons….a quick tip!
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
MOP Buttons? Of course I mean “Mother of Pearl”.
And I just love the look of them on shirts and blouses!
Unfortunately, unless you buy the thin decorative ones (usually found in a bulk bag near the regular buttons), they can be really expensive.
And the thin decorative ones usually don’t survive the [...]
So much Gratitude……
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Ann, from Ann’s Fashion Studio was kind enough to pass this award on to me! Thank-you Ann!
Every morning I wake up… grateful that I have yet another day to enjoy my life….and all the wonderful people in it.
Sewing is such a huge part of my life, and I am truly grateful [...]
A Shirt for Me ! …with Release Tucks
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OK, I promise…
This is my last version of the Brensan Sew Simple Shirt…for a while.
On this shirt I added cuffs to the sleeves, and instead of sewing the vertical darts, I made “Release Tucks”. Making release tucks is very easy to do…even on a shirt or blouse that does not [...]
