Tag Archives: sewing in Mexico
Jungle January A Subtle Savage on the Way to Being Svelte
Jungle January, a subtle addition to the wild things, and a celebration of my commitment to my health. There comes a time when one must say: ” Enough is enough!” that could be enough work, enough suffering, enough alcohol or enough chocolate. And in my case, I had enough of being overweight, sluggish and…
Susan Sews a Little Black Beach Dress
After the great success of my va va va voom dress, I decided to make another dress that would accent my curves and would be appropriate for dinner out or lunch at the beach.Should I make a hot pink number with striped knit trim? Or an animal print? I decided to make a little black…
Va Va Va Voom Nightie Another Lutterloh Success
iI lover I Love This Dress!My mother, Esther was world class at what she called “reclining”. She had any number of caftans, robes , “shifts” and “muu-muus”. I learned from her how to look wonderful, be comfortable, and of course get others to make my evening coffee. Living in the tropics requires softly tailored, cool clothing.…
Tropical Earrings Inspired these Pants and Sandals Part 1
Part 1 of the Pineapple Express Pants It all started a few years back when Miss Melysse, my beautiful, daughter asked what I wanted for Christmas. “ Mom, what would you like for Christmas?” she asked. “ Tropical earrings.” said I. “ Like what, big bananas, crystal palm trees, shells, what?” “Bright citrusy colors, not…
Susan Connects the Dots and makes Well- Fitting Clothes
Jacket and shorts It is really that easy! Using the Lutterloh pattern making system is literally connecting the dots. Here is an outfit I completed last week: Me in the jacket and shorts Instead of trying to adjust a Vogue, McCall’s, Butterick or Simplicity(the Big Four) pattern to fit your body. Lutterloh patterns are…
Susan Finally Makes Progress on Her Mini-Wardrobe
What a spectacularly awful sewing week. I broke the deadlock today, finally. I drafted the patterns for the denim dress, the denim skirt with contrast panel and the silk blouse. Based on my normal sewing speed, I should have had the blouse and skirt done by today. This is the blouse and skirt I am…
Stolen: My Gorgeous Summer Purse
Isn’t this a gorgeous purse? We were in San Jose del Cabo for our 30th anniversary in April. I was shopping for light cotton shorts, when I saw this. It was love at first site. My Beloved liked it too. He admired the colors and the interesting design. This one was in the window. I hated…
Make Your Own Ironing Board Cover? Really?
Okay, so I have made lingerie, bathing suits, pot holders, place mats and napkins, throw pillows, duvet covers and grocery totes. These are all utilitarian items, but also decorative, pretty and stylish. And I made these items because they are fun, I can change my look or the look of my house by changing the…
Susan Starts a Blue Linen Baja Dress
It’s hot here! In fact we are heading into what my beloved calls Summer Hell, the fifth season of the year here in Southern Baja. We have a luscious pool, and insulated and air conditioned house and gentle breezes at night and in the morning. But moving around the rest of the day is misery. You go…
Susan Sews a Dress for a Wedding
Since we have been living in La Paz in Southern Baja, we have been invited to many weddings, christenings, business openings, buirthday parties and general parties. We have been invited to a formal wedding next Saturday. I am making a floor length black linen dress ( lined with HOT pink). It is a classic sleeveless,…
