Author Archives: Noile

Vintage Vogue 1524

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Noile

Vogue didn’t do Adri any favors when they showed this pattern in white and peach. Even in 1985, these were b-o-r-i-n-g color choices! Maybe the Vogue stylists took a look at that uninspiring top and just tossed in the towel? … Continue reading →

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Take-Along Compact Backpack

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Noile

Somewhere, in a bookstore (in Massachusetts?), in the Before Times, I found a clever, light, fold-up nylon backpack. I theoretically bought it for Mr. Noile, because we tended, in those days, to buy used books in vast amounts which were … Continue reading →

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Like a Burda

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Noile

. . . but not. I made a version of BurdaStyle 12-2020-127, but using a fhandwoven wrap. Details are on my weaving blog at this link.

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Burda 6475

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Noile

I’m not sure why I bought this pattern. It might have been because the denim version looked as if it might possibly be some kind of cat-proof tunic for lolling around the house. But in the end, I found a … Continue reading →

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Vogue 1486 Crop Top Muslin

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Noile

Most of the reviews I’ve seen for this pattern are for the skirt. I don’t know; it just seems overdone to me. But I loved the idea of that top! Could it be my dream top — like a t-shirt, … Continue reading →

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A New “Sources” Page on Noile

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Noile

Terri, a reader, has very kindly sent me a comprehensive list of online fabric sources in the USA and Canada. I’ve made a separate page of her listings — it’s an amazing resource. See it here on the Sources — … Continue reading →

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Kwik Sew K253, Sort Of

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Noile

So, I’m still staying at home just about 100% of the time, and I never wear shoes anymore. Additionally, for years I’ve longed for slippers that would feel like socks, but would fit less floppily, without slipping on our wood … Continue reading →

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Paco Peralta Split Skirt

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Noile

Paco Peralta has a reputation for beautifully drafted designs, and, even though this skirt is, in truth, simple to make, it’s no exception. This is Vogue 1619, and, if out-of-print, well-worth snagging for all three pieces. But that skirt! It … Continue reading →

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Faux Bihn Bag

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Noile

I made a bag (quite a while ago, actually): It’s a copy of one I saw online. I didn’t buy the commercial one because, as designed, it didn’t have features I knew I’d want, but I loved the look of … Continue reading →

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Another Sweatshirt Mash-Up

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Noile

This one’s a frankenpattern involving a Jalie collar and the tunic body from Vogue 8854, which I’ve previously also mashed-up with the Talvikki top. Just pretend it’s dancing! The angle’s all wrong, but the tunic’s just fine, really!

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