Author Archives: Noile

Kwik Sew 3497 Easy Tank Top

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Noile

Until I made my travel vest, it had probably been decades since I’d used a Kwik Sew pattern. I used to like making swimsuits from them, but I don’t really remember making much in the way of everyday wear using … Continue reading →

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Is There a Sadder Sight?

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Noile

. . . than the space where my much-loved Pfaff used to be? Thursday night, as I attempted to sew the last eight inches of the hem on a Kwik Sew top, the tension went all wonky. Irretrievably, unfixably wonky. … Continue reading →

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Of Course, There’s a Cat

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Noile

I write several blogs, and have so far managed to avoid mentioning cats (except once, tangentially, when it was appropriate — and it wasn’t my cat). Leaving Emma out of my sewing blog, though, just seems wrong. Here she is, … Continue reading →

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Vogue 8323 – Cowl Neck Tee

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Noile

I cut this shirt out last year during the week I made my Soho coat when my spouse and I were vacationing with my in-laws. Only the front and back seams were done by the time we got home, and … Continue reading →

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PR Mini-Wardrobe Contest 2008

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Noile

Here’s my storyboard for the PR Mini-Wardrobe Contest: I went for the two tops, two bottoms option. The first top is Stretch and Sew’s City Tee, the long-sleeved version. This should be interesting — it has a built-in shelf bra, … Continue reading →

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Vogue 8499 – Marcy Tilton Pants

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Noile

This pattern is turning out to be one of my all-time favorites. This time I made the pants. I love, love, love them! Yesterday was cold and rainy, and after running a few errands I retired to the sewing room … Continue reading →

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A Chair For My Sewing Room

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Noile

Finding a chair for my new sewing room hasn’t been easy. I didn’t want to spend a fortune until I was sure of exactly what I wanted, and none of the inexpensive chairs I’ve seen came with hardwood-floor-friendly casters. (One … Continue reading →

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Vogue 8497, Take Three

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Noile

Yes, I did it again. It was my spouse’s fault. He took one look at my mini-wardrobe storyboard and said “You’re nuts. Marcy’s right. If you make that shirt again in that cotton, you won’t like it.” (OK, he was … Continue reading →

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DIY Reversible Copycat Bag

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Noile

I loved the looks of this Keen Rose City shoulder bag when I first saw it (and every time after). The shoulder strap is very long, giving the bag a funky look, but also making wearing it pretty versatile — … Continue reading →

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New Look 6483 – Woven Tank

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Noile

I’m desperately looking for a top to make for PR’s Mini-Wardrobe Contest. Marcy Tilton’s new tee shirt (Vogue 8497) was on my story board, but I haven’t yet worked out the issues I wrote about last week. Since we’re only … Continue reading →

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