Lesson in Fabric Weight
So this is my latest creation: the shiny shapeless sack. How’s that for alliteration of S-words!? Anyway, I had been shopping at JoAnne for some fabric to make a dress (a project that is henceforth on hold) and I saw this fun, shimmery fabric on the clearance pile. I thought it would be perfect material...
Butterick 6582
Dear Retro Butterick Pattern #6582, I had such great plans for you. You were going to make me look so fabulously Mad Men. But when it came down to it, you didn’t make me look anything but misshapen. Poo. Regards, Vanessa If you follow my twitter feed, you might have seen my note that said,...
Corset-less Cleopatra
So I think the whole idea of being an Elizabeth Taylor-style Cleopatra is out the window. I’m so bummed. Plus I bought a BEAUTIFUL corset from the Etsy shop: PSB Creations. Kristine did a fantastic job and I can’t say enough about how awesome it’s been working with her. Given my amateur sewing abilities and...
