Sassafrass
#1 daughter and I went to a local winery to check it out as a wedding venue for #2 daughter. I wore Look #1 from my Labor Day sewing — the DYW 2021 Fall Collection. The winery had a lot […]
Living Room Week 2021
It is Living Room Week, and my living room needs a lot of attention. But it is also Labor Day Weekend, and I am determined to get my Fall Collection made. I sewed up the second pair of Miracle Pants […]
Labor Day Sewcation 2021, Day 1
I’m making great progress with my Fall 2021 Collection. True, some of the items were half-finished or at least well begun last year. Heraklion is coming along quit4e well, though. I skipped the pockets and so far it is looking […]
DYW Fall 2021: Commit to Sewing
Today’s dispatch from Seamwork points out that we have done a lot of thoughtful work and gotten our looks planned, so it is now time to get sewing. That requires commitment. I have a plan involving these pieces: 2 pairs […]
DYW Fall 2021: Plan your looks
LOOK 1: Chimera Cardigan + floral Shirttail T +Miracle Pants Look 2: Heraklitus + lace Layering T + Miracle Pants
DYW Fall 2021: What do you already have?
I have a nice wardrobe in size 8. Unfortunately, I am a size 4. Above, my not-yet-finished gray cardigan. Gray Elle pants, my gray and purple steampunk Foursquare top, and a couple of sweaters. You can’t really see the purple […]
DYW Fall 2021: Colors
Here are the colors for my fall Seamwork Design Your Wardrobe collection. The floral print is the sash from a new RTW dress I just received. The color swatches are from the fall Pantone palette. My fabrics are mostly from […]
DYW Fall 2021: Fabrics and Patterns
I’m going through the whole DYW process, but I think I’ve decided to make the things I planned before — those that suit this year’s plan, at least. Miracle Pants and Shirttail T from HotPatterns, using the Pantone Fall 2021 […]
DYW Fall 2021 Mood Board
My 2021 Fall DYW mood board: Gray, pink, prints, cables, a bit of burgundy, blue, and yellow, scarves, belts and jewelry. I’m not planning on doing any fabric shopping this year, though I have done some yarn shopping.
DYW Fall 2021, Question 1: What’s your main goal for Design Your Wardrobe?
My goal for DYW is generally to transform my beautiful fiber stash into a beautiful wardrobe. However, I have lost more weight, so I also have the goal of making sure that I have well-fitting clothes to wear every day. […]