Author Archives: Noile

Transferable Pockets for a Bag

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Noile

Five or six years ago, I made a strip of pockets and used it all the time in my work totes. The idea was to have all my stuff (phone, Palm Pilot, Moleskine, business cards, etc.) in one place for … Continue reading →

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Storage Bag for an Inflatable Bed

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Noile

Project three of the new year was a really simple one. An inflatable bed needed a storage sack so that it didn’t get punctured while being hauled around. I used a double faced quilt and made this ungainly thing. It’s … Continue reading →

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Grab Loops on a Window Shade

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Noile

The second task of the new year was this somewhat peculiar project. Our laundry room has a window above the washer and dryer, but I’m just too short to reach the shade that covers it. The shade itself is ugly, … Continue reading →

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The New Year, In a Small Way

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Noile

The family has gone, and the house reassembled, so, obviously, it’s time to start sewing again! Several things were left unfinished after a mad final quarter in 2008 when I was frantically filing and organizing the house. On Friday, I … Continue reading →

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Duct Tape Dummy

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Noile

Dawn, the prolific sew-ist of the blog Two On, Two Off has just made a duct tape dummy, which reminded me that I’ve been meaning to get this post up forever. It’s from a small website I started a few … Continue reading →

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Vogue 8335 – Wrap Tunic

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Noile

I love leggings, but I’m not 20 anymore, so I prefer long tunics over them. This one looked like a good bet, so I whipped up a muslin in a cotton knit. For the first time ever, I attempted a … Continue reading →

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Here Be Katzen

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Noile

Yeah, more cats. The sewing room was meant to be Emma’s, since this unholy duo chase her all over the rest of the house. Somehow, though, Emma’s shelf gets co-opted now and then by Sally and Alex. There’s obviously no … Continue reading →

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PacSafe CitySafe 200 Review and Mod

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Noile

Years ago, when I was living in Cuernavaca, I modified my backpack by putting metal screening across the bottom and sides to make it slash proof. When I was robbed, the thieves were only able to open my decoy pocket. … Continue reading →

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Vogue 8323 – Scoop-Neck Top

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Noile

I’d made the cowl version of this shirt previously and really liked it. Opportunities to wear it aren’t frequent, though, since the cowl is really exaggerated — fun, but not too practical for every day. I love the lines of … Continue reading →

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Butterick 5111 – Hat With Scarf

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Noile

This was the problem: an unexpected week in a eastern city at the steamiest time of the year, and no hat to wear. Well, no hat that didn’t look as if I was ready for a ten mile trek in … Continue reading →

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