Author Archives: Noile

Vogue 8497 Revisted

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Noile

A comment by bananaoil on my patternreview.com review of this pattern got me thinking, so I went back to this shirt, whose failings I’ve discussed in detail in a previous post. This top turned out to be very boxy, and … Continue reading →

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Vogue 8497 – Marcy Tilton Curved-Seam Tee

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Noile

Vogue, oh Vogue, why for hast thou forsaken us? I spent this evening stitching up one of Marcy Tilton’s new shirts, and it’s a wadder. The wadder isn’t my shirt, though, it’s the pattern itself. The first clue came when … Continue reading →

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Vogue 8499 – Marcy Tilton Skirt

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Noile

See this fabric? It’s ugly. What was I thinking? I don’t even remember when I bought it, but I must have thought it was a stupendous deal, because I bought a lot. Not only is it boring, but it’s also … Continue reading →

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Apology to Commenters!

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Noile

Noile.Net’s been having some birthing pains, and, most recently, some update pains. Everyone’s comments got lost in the shuffle, and none were posted until today. They should all be up now, with my responses, so please do check, and I’ll … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review Mini-Wardrobe Contest

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Noile

Pattern Review has a new contest with a mini-wardrobe theme, scheduled for the month of May. Here are the official rules, taken directly from the site: This is a contest to create a 4-piece wardrobe in 4 weeks. Those pieces … Continue reading →

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Ghee’s 721 The Messenger Bag

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Noile

The best thing about having a dedicated sewing space is that I have immediate access to sewing therapy. Anytime I have a couple of spare hours, it’s no trick at all to zip in and whip up a simple project. … Continue reading →

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DIY Cases for Small Electronics

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Noile

Stores are full of fun, customized cases for small electronics like MP3 players, cameras and cell phones. But your small electronics suddenly seem a lot bulkier once tucked into these cases. I make thin, protective cases out of socks; this … Continue reading →

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Butterick 4790 Vintage Dress

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Noile

I love bias binding. Yes, it’s nuts, but it’s true; I’ve always loved applying it and finishing off raw edges so neatly. You can see that this pattern’s appeal to me is obvious. And then there’s the construction — so … Continue reading →

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A Valance, In the French Style

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Noile

Just when you think you’ve found the perfect valance, another one comes along: This one’s from France, early 18th century “linen plain weave with silk and wool embroidery in half-cross and cross stitches”. That blue would work very nicely with … Continue reading →

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Folkwear 153 – Siberian Parka

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Noile

I’ve wanted to make this parka for decades. Two years ago, I found a lightweight upholstery tapestry fabric that seemed just right for it. The primary colors are a muted olive green, a dark gold, and a muted rust. I … Continue reading →

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