Author Archives: Noile

Sailor Cycling

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Noile

I cycle, and I like to be as visible as possible.  Bright red, screaming orange, and hideous yellow-green, yes,  ma’am, you’re my friends. But a boxy, horrible utility vest?  Not so much.  So I got a hold of two IKEA … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun, Gifts, Tops | 20 Comments

BurdaStyle Personal Measurement Card

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Noile

Burda offers a print-your-own Personal Measurement Card on their website. (That’s a direct link to the .pdf, which is hard to find on their website. Clicking will invite a download of the .pdf file.) I’ve printed it out on cardstock, … Continue reading →

Posted in Tools | 5 Comments

Replacement Rods for “My Double” Dress Form

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Noile

A commenter left a tip for me, so I was able to buy an incomplete set of fitting rods for Miss Bedelia (thanks, Janice!).  Once I saw them I was able to figure out how to make replacement rods of … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Tools | 7 Comments

A Tale of Two Dummies

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Noile

Now that I am finally the size I was meant to be (and was, for what were previously the healthiest years of my adult life), I thought it would be interesting to compare my “dummies”.  I haven’t been the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun, Tips, Tools | 6 Comments

Whimsical Purse Mod

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Noile

I love Baggallini purses; there’s one for (almost) every occasion, and I own way too many as a result.  Usually I want a purse that can be used as a shopping bag as well as a handbag, and Baggallini has … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Bags, DIY, Fun | 2 Comments

ABdPM 40033: Tank Dress With Contrast Skirt

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Noile

This is another pattern from the wonderful French company Au Bonheur des Petites Mains.  Here’s my dress: And here’s ABdPM’s version (from their defunct website):: This pattern didn’t come in the box-style case of my previous ABdPM patterns; instead there … Continue reading →

Posted in ABdPM, Dresses | 10 Comments

Customized Zipper Pull for My Minoru

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Noile

I like to have an extension on the zippers I use, particularly if I may wear gloves when trying to open them, or if the pockets are inside, and a little tricky to get to.  But the plain black tabs … Continue reading →

Posted in Jackets, Tops | 6 Comments

You’re Never Too Decrepit

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Noile

. . .  to get off the couch.  Really!  You might just need to experiment (even if it’s for years) to find the thing you love. Today I did  my first long solo ride of the year:  22.43 miles.  Whoo-hoo! … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure/Travel | 8 Comments

Burda Polo Triplet

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Noile

I’ve been away, and working on several projects of various kinds that aren’t yet finished, but one thing I did manage to do before I left was to knock off a couple more of my favorite tops, from BurdaStyle’s 09/2010 … Continue reading →

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Minoru Jacket Around The World

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Noile

More Minoru Jackets! Scroll to the bottom to see (updated 17 March) (and again on March 20) Two more (September 5); Scroll to the bottom to see. Ever wanted to make outerwear, but didn’t know where to start?  Sewaholic’s Minoru  … Continue reading →

Posted in Jackets | 32 Comments