Author Archives: Noile

Plumb Done

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Noile

Yep, it’s the third and final sink faucet unit in our living space.  This one is in a very small bathroom off our kitchen pantry; it’s 1952 sink with a 1952 faucet unit.  Somehow we never noticed that we didn’t … Continue reading →

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Sinking, Not Sewing

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Noile

More plumbing, less sewing.  Just before I left on an unexpected trip, I reached down to move the bathroom trash can and made a horrible discovery — it weighed a ton.  Underneath a snowy layer of tossed kleenices, the trash … Continue reading →

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Tapestry Capuche-écharpe

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Noile

A couple of months ago, I made a red, black and white version of this convertible hood/shawl/scarf, and not long after that, this very different version, for a gift: A peculiar sensitivity prevented me from donning this garment (I thought … Continue reading →

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Vogue 8151: The Gathered “Dart” Version

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Noile

I made this darted tee a little while ago in an attempt to get a better fit for my full bust.  Shams commented that she generally skipped the darts, and just eases them in.  I decided to try that when … Continue reading →

Posted in Tops | 18 Comments

Five More Versions of ABdPM 20013

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Noile

I found five amazing versions of my Au Bonheurs des Petites Mains jacket while tooling around amongst French blogs.   Here’s what the pattern looks like when it arrives from ABdPM: I’m not sure I’ve got sorted out whose coat … Continue reading →

Posted in ABdPM, Jackets | 4 Comments

Vogue 8712: Move over, sweats, there’s a new kid in town!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Noile

After seeing Sham’s Vogue 8712 pants, I knew I had to have a pair!  They looked perfect for a week in the desert — my least favorite environment ever — and I figured that they were simple enough that I … Continue reading →

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Packing Cube ID

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Noile

I’ve been using packing cubes forever; I love the way they organize my traveling life, even though I often forget what I’ve packed in each cube.  Since I generally wear black while I travel, everything looks the same inside a … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure/Travel, Fun | 2 Comments

Tinted Bobbins

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Noile

I found these at a fabric store I was in recently: They’re tinted bobbins for my Pfaff.  At first glance, I thought they were a dumb idea, but then I remembered how many times I’ve reached for a bobbin filled … Continue reading →

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Little Corduroy Riding Hood

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Noile

Nadine, the original designer of this garment calls it a capuche-écharpe, or “hooded scarf”.  But it’s a whole lot more than that:    It’s a hoodie (of a kind!);  a scarf;  a vest; a shawl; and maybe a bunch of … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories | 11 Comments

Embellishment

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Noile

I’ve just finished a garment that needed a little enlivening, so I added some braid to spruce it up.  (The garment in question will show up in the next post.)  I had an accidentally too-wide expanse of black corduroy, and … Continue reading →

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