Tag Archives: sewing
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.…
Woman Shamefully Neglects and Abuses Important Sewing Tool for 13 Years!
Do you remember that wonderful,quirky PBS series connections? You know the one where a fly bites a donkey’s bum and the abacus gets invented? We ll here’s my connection: After my Christmas visit to Dallas, I came home with all of the sewing supplies I needed. I cleaned and organized my sewing room: and here…
Susan Wears a Bed Sheet
This lovely 600-thread count sheet will become a caftan, or tunic in pants My mother, Esther Natale Klindienst had a great influence on my personal style. She always told me to be different and not to try to dress like everyone else. And scarves and accessories were her first love, and mine too. Mom also…
Mini-Wardrobe Contest is Over, And Susan Made it to the Finish
The challenge, make 5 pieces that combined to make 6 looks. These are my 6 looks As you know from my previous post, my original idea for the Mini-Wardrobe contest was to make a silk blouse, silk pants, and some denim pieces as well. The silk was impossible to work with. I am not a newbie…
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…
Susan Sews a Mini-Wardrobe for a Pattern Review Contest
These are the 6 pieces I am making for the contest The challenge is to create a mini wardrobe or collection using a key piece which can be purchased or already sewn. The other pieces must form at least 6 outfits. The contest starts today. So today I will draft the patterns, and start cutting…
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…
Light as a Feather Baja Beach Cover-up,And Homemade Sangria
Sangria, is a wine and fruit punch originating from Spain and Portugal. Back in the seventies in the US it was THE drink to serve with your fondue, and to be enjoyed along with other mood altering substances popular at the time by candlelight while sitting on the floor with incense burning. Peace and Love,…
Brand New Lily Pocket Purse for Miss Meliss
Two articles have been written. I met my deadlines, so the next few days are for me! And today I made a Lazy Girl Desings Lily Pocket Purse. I have several cut out as Christmas gifts. And you know how my Christmas went. Sew I am finishing these bags and then will be sewing for myself. This…
Susan Sews a Pareo Dress, the First of Many
The weather Is warming up, and soon it will be too hot to move. I will swim before sunrise. Retreat to my sewing room with the AC cranked and sew and write. After lunch and before my siesta I will take another swim. Since the heat of the day keeps everyone inside, I can swim…
