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Damn damn damn tiny waist!

Look what I found. Purple, rustly party dress. Dropped waist, square neck, little  cap sleeves, back straps I’ve never seen before. Feels and moves and sounds like silk taffeta. And it’s made by a talented designer, sold originally in an exclusive shop. But damnit! The tiny waist! The teeny tiny waist. I can’t risk hurting [ READ MORE ]

Sweater fix: the neck (a how to?)

I loved this silk cotton purple sweater with the pearls all over the front and the sleeves. But the original crew neck was such an ugh. It was so ugly, I never photographed it at all. Picked at this sucker over months, trying to figure out the best way to fix it and then getting [ READ MORE ]

Tops!

Ah finally, McCall’s 6164 with the super gathered sleeves, like as seen on the lady keyboardist from LCD Soundsystem when LCD played Chicago. One in purple waffle from Gaffney’s. Done! A black medium-knit scoop neck number from the same M 6164 pattern where I lengthened the sleeveless bodice into cap sleeves: This sweater’s neck is [ READ MORE ]

Can you change a turtleneck?

Stunner of a silk sweater. Perfect color. Love the little sleeves. Beads on one shoulder. But turtleneck?! I’m wondering if it’s possible, without wrecking the sweater, to turn the turtleneck into a crew neck or jewel neck. Because this beauty’s going to waste as is… Could I stay-stitch the neckline I want, then gently and [ READ MORE ]

Why thrifting is essential for sewing

Ironing is half of great sewing, right? I’d argue that thrifting is a decent percentage, too, and an important way to get better, especially if you want to sew vintage, especially if you sew to save money. Thrifted clothes can be deconstructed so you can rip off all kinds of professional techniques. I like to [ READ MORE ]

Word on Georgie-girl

Sleeping standing up. Nose pokes out.

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