Author Archives: Noile

An Easy, but Meh, Dress

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Noile

This dress, sewn from Vogue 1250, started out as some kind of cycling garment — you know, bike-into-town with the idea of dressing “less cyclist” and more “townie”. There’s a dime sewn into a tiny pocket at the inner center … Continue reading →

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Taylor Tailor Canvas Wine Tote

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Noile

This was a quick little fun project: a tiny tote bag for . . . just about anything. I whipped it up in a lightweight, canvas-like fabric that looks like a basketweave.

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V 8854 French Blue Version

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Noile

Previously: I made three of these tops, including this one, in 2014 — that’s why this is a “legacy” post — and am still wearing them in 2021! OK, this is the third one of these I’ve made and, yes, … Continue reading →

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Bag Edits

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Noile

I admit to having a pretty serious bag problem. A bag for every purpose; that’s my motto. I make them; I buy them; I use different ones all the time, depending on the day’s (or, formerly, the trip’s) purpose. But … Continue reading →

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Burda 6765 — Linen Top

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Noile

This project turned out to be more “blouse” than the woven “tee” I’m always searching for.   But I’m really happy with it! Perhaps predictably, I did change things up a fair bit from the pattern.

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I AM Pan – Second Version

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Noile

I’ve previously panned (heh, heh) this pattern in this post, but have attempted another version. It’s I AM Pan, from the French company I AM. The allure of a woven tee was apparently too much to resist. But I’ve changed … Continue reading →

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Burda 6124 The Summer Tweed Version

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Noile

I liked wearing these pants a lot when I first made them, but ended up pretty much hating the super-deep clown pockets. The pattern is Burda 6124. For my second pair, I drafted in-seam pockets, and I’m a lot happier … Continue reading →

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Simplicity 2482, A Hoodie Dress Mash-Up

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Noile

My beloved robe is falling to pieces and resisting all attempts to necessitate it. This is what I made to convince myself to retire my beloved old friend: “Very Benedictine” said Mr. Noile. To make it, I hauled out Simplicity … Continue reading →

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Green Pepper F559 Full Moon Baglet

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Noile

It’s a baglet because, even though I made the largest size in the pattern, it’s still quite compact. But for my purposes, it’s a great size, and the design is just plain fun. Contrary to what you see here, this … Continue reading →

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A Woven Tee

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Noile

I’m always dreaming of a woven tee for all occasions. (OK, for most occasions.) On a visit to my favorite fabric store anywhere — Stitch Sew Shop, in Alexandria, Virginia — I spied the pattern which became this little linen … Continue reading →

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