Author Archives: Noile

LBD Jewelry Organizer

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Noile

On a trip to New York this past fall, a sudden, violent, downpour hit, and I ducked into The Container Store to wait it out, knowing that I’d find lots to look at.  The Container Store seems like a strange … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Bags | 13 Comments

Burda Turtleneck & A Gripe

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Noile

This fall I fell in love with a cotton/poly/spandex stretch cord I saw at JoAnn.  I wanted to make leggings from the fabric, but the wales run from selvedge to selvedge, and that just didn’t seem like a good idea.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Tops | 10 Comments

From Tee to Cushion (With Fungi)

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Noile

I have a dear relative whose life’s work has revolved around fungi.  You can imagine, then, how thrilled I was to find this in a shop last fall: I’d been looking for “mushroom fabric” for quite a while, but everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Home | 8 Comments

Vogue 1277 – Koos Lite

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Noile

My version of this coat (?) jacket (?)  is “Koos lite” because I changed a bunch of things to make the construction and planning simpler. For me, at least.  Your mileage may vary. My duct tape dummy lists a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Coats/Capes/Wraps, Jackets | 20 Comments

A Sewing Day

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Noile

I spent last Saturday with  a group of fellow sewists at a Sew In hosted by Annette, of Fabricate and Mira.  It was a convivial and productive day, and a lot of fun to re-unite with some favorite sewing friends, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Adventure/Travel | 2 Comments

AG Doll Clothes, Vintage Version, With Bed and Trunk

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Noile

They’re vintage because I made them for Noilette, when she was very little.   Years ago, before Mattel bought American Girl, the dolls (and their clothing) were excellent quality (unlike the books, which, despite their “educational” pretensions, are pretty weak all … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc, Vintage | 11 Comments

Minoru Sew-Along

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Noile

Tasia, of Sewaholic, is hosting a month-long sew-along, beginning January 16th,  featuring her latest pattern, the Minoru jacket.   Here’s the illustration from the pattern envelope: Tasia’s patterns seem geared more toward pear-shaped women, and my body type is nearly the … Continue reading →

Posted in Jackets | 5 Comments

Half-Circle Napkins

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Noile

Need a quick, last-minute gift?  These napkins are fast and easy to make and can be folded in a number of ways, depending on your mood, or whatever is going on at the table.  If you use appropriate colors, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Home | 5 Comments

Zoë

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Noile

Peter, of blogging fame, is apparently not content with collecting a small army of sewing machines, or an actual army of Ken dolls (all of whom look as if they’re ready for some sort of leisure-suited Armageddon).   Nooo, now he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc | 6 Comments

Vogue 8499 – Mom Jeans Version

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Noile

A couple of years ago I cut out these pants and sewed them mostly together at the home of my in-laws.  (This version is the one on the right in the image below.)  Then I came home and, well, put … Continue reading →

Posted in Pants | 8 Comments