Author Archives: Noile

How To Find Your Bag Anywhere

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Noile

When we travel, Mr. Noile and I are not big fans of shopping, unless we’re buying books or food, both of which we like to bring home from elsewhere.  So it goes without saying that we aren’t in the habit … Continue reading →

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Polo-Palooza!

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Noile

I finished a whole slew of my very favorite fall/winter tops just before taking a recent trip.  These are polos (those of us in the USA would probably call them “turtlenecks”)  from BurdaStyle’s 09/2010 issue, pattern number 121: They’re all … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Picture? (UPDATE)

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Noile

(Other than the fact that what’s wrong is not too obvious from my less-than perfect photo?) 12/29/10 — UPDATE:  OH, SO MUCH LESS IS WRONG THAN I THOUGHT!!!!  Friends, I have wallowed in ignorance, and I have whined and puled … Continue reading →

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Project Records For My Serger

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Noile

I vowed that I’d really get to know my  new serger this go-round, and have been devouring various resources.  Much to my surprise, my low-bump Baby Lock Lauren serger came with an excellent DVD, which I’ve watched, and found very … Continue reading →

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ABdPM 20013: C’est Fait!

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Noile

This pattern, my first Au Bonheurs des Petites Mains, was all about experimentation, and it has been a wonderful experience all around.  Not to mention that I love, love, love this jacket! The lower fastener is drooping a bit; I … Continue reading →

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ABdPM 20013: The Lining

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Noile

Wow, polyester, how do I hate thee?  Let me count the ways:  There’s the permanent factory crease down the center of your yardage that no amount of ironing will remove; the fact that you hate all thread tensions known to … Continue reading →

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Lauren

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Noile

It’s official:  My 25 (or so)-year-old White Super Lock 523 serger is dead, in spite of a valiant attempt at resurrection by a diligent craftsman, and two decades of faithful service.  I may buy a Juki MO 654 DE in … Continue reading →

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ABdPM 20013: Miscellaneous Report

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Noile

Things are progressing here — the jacket’s got pockets: I don’t like raw edges on the insides of my patch pockets, so I lined these with a thin, slippery polyester.  And I interfaced them as well, because that will help … Continue reading →

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DIY Serger Trolley

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Noile

.  .  . courtesy of IKEA: It’s their inexpensive, lightweight dolly; handy for everything, and just right for this job, too.   Cheaper and more versatile than the purpose-built carts.  Bungee cords recommended.  I couldn’t find mine, but I didn’t really  … Continue reading →

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Disaster!

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Noile

I’ve got the pockets done on my ABdPM jacket; the body assembled; the sleeves attached.  (Yeah, I’m a little behind on posts.)   I’m merrily serging along, finishing the armholes, getting them trimmed neatly and finished. And then, this: Well, it … Continue reading →

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