Category Archives: In Progress

WIP report: me and gerry

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

it started, like so many innocent things, with a casual conversation. ginger:  “hey, i am thinking of making a coat.” me:  “yay, that is awesome!” ginger: …. ginger:  “don’t you think you want to make a coat too?” me: …. … Continue reading →

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WIP report: marfy 1756, or as i like to call it, THE BEST JACKET EVER

Posted on October 29, 2014 by

as i mentioned last week i’m deep in the weeds on my latest (and greatest) chanel-style jacket. it’s ridiculous, truly, how many i have by now:  7, to be honest.  BUT.  but.  three are for “every day” wear.  two are … Continue reading →

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mid-week update

Posted on June 11, 2014 by

sewing done: hand-stitched waistband action! zipper pinned in place!  i am a machine, y’all! on my dress form:  the FQ challenge has reclaimed some of my mental attention (and has now been postponed until august).  a lady-mary-inspired drape drape. in … Continue reading →

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update: #fqchallenge mood board

Posted on March 24, 2014 by
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jacket progress continues! with photos

Posted on October 23, 2013 by

just a little note to say that i’ve continued to work virtuously on my french jackets.   but then i got distracted. ombre jacket photos (and cat photos) courtesy of jennifer at workroom social. previous jacket work: vogue 7975: seventy … Continue reading →

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WIP updates: little (or long) french jackets

Posted on October 16, 2013 by

have you been following the little french jacket sew-along? it’s a blog event hosted by leisa the “sewing encyclopedia” of a challenging sew and inna of the wall inna. i have had the pleasure of working with both of these … Continue reading →

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vogue 1207: FAIL, FAIL, FAIL

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

that about sums it up. the scene: thursday night in a hotel room, spread out on the desk, project runway reruns blaring in the background, doing battle with a zipper. then, i try it on. then, i started swearing. and … Continue reading →

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