October 2007

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10.23.07

Pretty in Plaid Finished Projects, Sarah the Sewist | (3)
from sarah the sewist We've been pretty lazy with our blogging lately... I guess the annoying combination of our digital camera going a bit wonky and the shift key on the laptop not functioning has taken its toll. Nevertheless, sewing has continued. In addition to the Christmas sewing we've been doing, Josh and I both finished up some clothing projects. Awhile back I got this Built by Wendy pattern at one of the Despot's $2 Simplicity pattern sales. I thought that the top pattern would be a handy one to have, especially for cheapo summer tops and the like. However, after making ...

Tagged: Finished Projects, sewist
10.15.07

Book Review: The Collection by Gioia Diliberto Book reviews, Sarah the Sewist | (1)
from sarah the sewist Taking a brief break from our regular programming here at Sewer-Sewist… If you're in need of a good read, but don’t want to break away from the sewing completely, take a look at The Collection by Gioia Diliberto. There aren’t a lot of books around that actually feature sewing as a plot device. (In fact, if you can think of any, particularly any that are actually good, let us know, and we'll compile a list.) Not only is sewing central to the plot, it’s truly the catalyst for the story, with the first line in the book being, ...

Tagged: Book reviews, sewist
10.09.07

Shear(ling) Love work in progress | (1)
from sarah the sewist Josh's birthday is coming up next month, and since he made me such a fabulous gift that I know was a real labor of love, as well as a major pain in the butt, I feel compelled to make something for him that's he's going to love as much as I love my gift. Plus, my husband's just generally awesome, and he deserves something special. When our latest Burda World of Fashion magazine arrived, Josh was thrilled because it actually contained three men's patterns. He was immediately taken with the snazzy faux shearling fisherman's coat. (You can check out ...

Tagged: Burda World of Fashion, fabric, sewist, Upcoming Projects
10.03.07

More Than I Can Chew? Josh the Sewer, work in progress | (0)
from josh the sewer I think is would have been appropriate to start this post with "Dear Diary" because it is really whiny (or whingy in Ireland), many apologies. Piles, that is where I am (or "piles and piles of demo tapes by the miles," if you want to quote an obscure lyric or two). I think I thought (sounds clumsy, but it is really the best description) I was ready for Burda Pattern 8135 and my attempt at making throwback sportswear. I am having trouble easing the fabric into the curve to make the contour (the Sewist just articulated ...

Tagged: sewer, work in progress
10.01.07

If it were raining on the moon… Finished Projects, Sarah the Sewist | (3)
from sarah the sewist And I were an astronaut stuck in that lunar rainstorm, I'd have just the thing to wear. You may remember a few months ago that Josh and I scored a serious haul of fabric from Rose City Textiles that was rather eclectic. Basically, it was a bunch of random, slightly sporty stuff that was only a buck a yard. Among that was some lovely satin waterproof stuff of unknown fiber content---I can guarantee that there's absolutely nothing natural. Anyway, I got about eight yards each of brown and blue. The brown is super-classy; the blue, not so much. Anyway, ...

Tagged: Random Weirdness, sewist
10.01.07

Oops! Josh the Sewer, Random Weirdness, work in progress | (0)
from josh the sewer The dog and I got a kick out of this. The Sewist accidentally mixed up the back piece and one of the arms on her current rain coat project. She did fix it quickly, though I thought it would be much cooler to leave it with the trunk opening. I am sure she will have more to add shortly. We sewed quite a bit during this rainy and cold weekend. I am working on another pair of pants (this a pair of jeans made out of velveteen, I love Bolt, because I always find the ...

Tagged: humor, sewer, work in progress