Author Archives: Noile

ABdPM 20013: The Hood

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Noile

Once I’d fit the jacket, and cut out the interlining, it was time to tackle the “exterior” fabric:  the wool the world would see. This pattern calls for “serge” or “”twill” (it’s not clear to this English reader which) for … Continue reading →

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ABdPM 20013: Fit and Interlining

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Noile

From Au Bonheur des Petites Mains, this is the “Veste effet boule, à capuche”, (or “Jacket ball effect, hooded” per Google Translate).  I’m a little unclear on exactly what the “ball effect” is, but that’s OK.  It’s a jacket with … Continue reading →

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OT: New Life for a KitchenAid Mixer

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Noile

This is off-topic, but it’s such a handy thing to know that I’m sharing anyway.  My KitchenAid mixer — a 4.5 quart model — is at least 30 years old (I inherited it), and it is a workhorse. A while … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Noile

I’m expecting my first batch of Au Bonheur des Petites Mains patterns any  minute now, and am beside myself with anticipation.  ABPM, as they’re known in a number of French blogs, are patterns with a very different twist.  (See the … Continue reading →

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Felted Wool Tunic/Vest

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Noile

Thanks to Shams, I’ve been introduced to the wonderful world of Fawbush’s, where I saw this marvelous vest from Angel: Here’s the description: Since 1985 Angel has been providing customers with unique, fashionable, high quality womens apparel. Their garments are … Continue reading →

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Burda “Polo” #121 09/2010

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Noile

I’ve been dying to make the “trench jacket” from Burda’s 04/2008 issue since I first saw it on Cidell’s blog.  After snagging that issue in Hungary, I was all gung-ho until it occurred to me that I’d never made a … Continue reading →

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Burda in Budapest

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Noile

After discovering that it’s possible to buy the current issue of Burda’s pattern magazine virtually anywhere in Budapest, Hungary (gas stations! magazine kiosks! hole-in-the-wall newsstands!), I took special notice of an ad in the back of one of the Burdas … Continue reading →

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ZÜCA Comment

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Noile

Well, this is interesting. A ZÜCA employee attempted to leave a comment on my post about the ZÜCA Sport Pro without identifying herself as an employee. Comments on this blog are moderated, and, specifically because she did not identify herself … Continue reading →

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My New Bag: ZÜCA Sport Pro Review

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Noile

Dear sewers, hot on the trail of my last post (which was mostly written BEFORE my last two trips!), I am trying your patience with yet another luggage/travel post.  Bear with me; shortly we will return to our regularly scheduled … Continue reading →

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Carry-On Only Travel

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Noile

Sewers, I am back from a travel-mad summer and fall, and determined to write about luggage and packing.  Ignore this post if you prefer — I’ve got a bunch of real sewing articles lined up, which will shortly begin appearing. … Continue reading →

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