I know, I know… that\’s two \”basic\” titles in a month, and bad puns at that! But my Girlsack-inspired classic capsule combined with my pledge to not buy any clothing during 2018 has me sewing all the practical pieces, like oxford shirts, navy skirts, and these black jeans! This is the third version of the…
Archives for January 2018
Couple Shirts (Liesl & Co. All Day Shirt)
Another week another blue oxford shirt… I made this shirt and my Granville at the same time–assembly line sewing! This one is the Liesl & Co All Day Shirt, which I bought as soon as it came out. I rarely buy a brand new pattern, but this one I had to have, since men\’s patterns…
DIY vs RTW: Buttoned Up Basics (Sewaholic Granville)
It\’s been months since the first (and only) installation of \”DIY vs RTW\” but I think having signed up for #RTWFast2018 I might do a few of these this year, as I replace any worn out rtw with handmade items! This also serves as a new entry in my winter mini-capsule, along with my plaid…
New Year’s Two-Piece Dress (Vogue 9291)
Thank you to McCall Pattern Company for sponsoring this post. Photography by Alex Craig. Happy New Year! On this first day of 2018, I\’ll share one of my last projects of 2017–and one of my favorites! This year I wanted to do a modern homage to 50s designer Ceil Chapman, and took inspiration from the…