Author Archives: Noile

Christine Jonson BaseWear One Leggings 622

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Noile

My wardrobe plan includes three pair of leggings, all made from cjpatterns‘ BaseWear One pattern.  I cut the black pair just as the pattern was drafted; the cut is very, very skinny, and these are true leggings.   It’s tempting to … Continue reading →

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Tilton “Original”? Vogue 8761

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Noile

Have you seen this new Marcy Tilton pattern, Vogue 8761? Have you ever noticed the logo in the upper right corner?  It’s Marcy Tilton’s logo: If you can’t read the small print under, it says “Vogue Patterns Designer Original”.  Vogue, … Continue reading →

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Making a Reversible Tank

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Noile

Trena asked me to share my method for making reversible sleeveless tops like the ones in my wardrobe plan.  I’m glad she did, because when I sat down to make the one right after her request, I completely blanked on … Continue reading →

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Quality control. Of a sort.

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Noile

The cat who used to be the baby of the family thinks the sewing room is incredibly boring, which was a much-appreciated surprise, as Baby is incredibly persistent, and forgets nothing that interests him. We have two new boys, though, … Continue reading →

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Christine Jonson Skirt 1219

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Noile

Jonson calls this an A-line skirt, but I wouldn’t call this an “A-line” at all.  The seams are princes-styles gores, and the skirt is very narrow by design, not flared like an traditional A-line.  Unlike an A-line skirt, this garment … Continue reading →

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Christine Jonson BaseWear One Top 622

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Noile

Here’s the illustration from the cjpatterns site, which is, as usual, pretty but not useful.  The tank, in particular, has a lot more shape in execution than you’d ever guess from the illustration.  It looks blocky and puffy in the … Continue reading →

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FIT Exhibit: The Sporting Life

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Noile

One of the myriad nearly-secret pleasures of New York City is the museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology.  Admission is free, and the gallery is always full of slightly eclectic, fascinating garments.  Until November 5, 2011, the exhibit is … Continue reading →

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Threads Wardrobe Storyboard

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Noile

Chez Noile is still in chaos, so I needed some quickie sewing projects that would chew up stash and require minimal space in the sewing room.  Also, I need summer clothes, since I’ve done little about acquiring any for years.  … Continue reading →

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Vogue 1085 – Betzina Top

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Noile

I think this view of this pattern has gotten a bum rap.  (It’s View B, the wrap top.)  Yes, it has a huge error — the instructions tell you to attach the ties to the hem, not the sides, but … Continue reading →

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Vibram “Barefoot” Mary Janes!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Noile

Be still my heart!   I can now walk in “barefoot” comfort with shoes on. I love my Five Fingers, but, let’s face it, if you wear those babies around town you’re going to be discussing your feet with everyone … Continue reading →

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