Project Run-Clothes-For-The Rest-Of Us

When people hear that I have been taking fashion design courses, they often ask if I’m going to go on Project Runway.  My answer is immediate: Ummmm, no.  It’s hard enough doing all of that stuff under a deadline for a course, I can’t imagine what it would be like to try to complete an . . . → Read More: Project Run-Clothes-For-The Rest-Of Us

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I Mean, Really?? Oh, Come On!

Is it just me, or does this new Donna Karan pattern from Vogue (#V1202) look like she got her skirt and her top stuck in her pantyhose?

Donna Karan Vogue Pattern #V1202

The front is just as much of a mess as the back:

Seriously.  Who are the . . . → Read More: I Mean, Really?? Oh, Come On!

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With Curves, A Seam is Always Better

I don’t know about you, but I’m a very curvy woman.  My perfect hourglass shape of my younger days has turned into an hourglass-ish with padding shape.  Over the years, I’ve noted that princess seamed tops and dresses seem to look the best on me.  The other night, my flat pattern drafting professor confirmed my . . . → Read More: With Curves, A Seam is Always Better

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Thursday Theatrics: From When Women Would Glide

I can’t stand watching current fashion shows.  They are overproduced and the models all look angry as they stomp down the runway.

Contrast that with fashion shows from the 1950s.  The women glided down the runway.  Today’s Thursday Theatric is a montage of fashion shows and films from the 1950s.  They are pure glamor.  No . . . → Read More: Thursday Theatrics: From When Women Would Glide

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A Firm Foundation

Maidenform Ad Early 1960's

When I was a teenager, my older sister worked at Robinson’s Department Store in the foundations department.  There was a time when lingerie was lingerie and foundations were foundations.  Lingerie was the beautiful stuff you wore in private moments.  Foundations were the bras and girdles you wore so that your . . . → Read More: A Firm Foundation

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Podcast: Choosing Flattering Colors

I want to welcome our new listeners!  When I uploaded the podcast, I took a quick peak at the statistics and close to 1500 people have listened to the last podcast (so far).  As my Weight Watchers leader, Paige, would say, “Wowzers!”

I recorded this podcast Tuesday evening, March 31st, and proceeded to be under . . . → Read More: Podcast: Choosing Flattering Colors

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Podcast: Tricks with Space to Create Flattering Illusions

After a hectic week on one hand but relaxing on the other hand kind of week, I didn’t get any sewing done last weekend.  I just plain old forgot that My Husband actually wanted to play on his birthday instead of just hanging out at home.  Ah, well.  Life goes on, eh?

Most of the . . . → Read More: Podcast: Tricks with Space to Create Flattering Illusions

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Podcast: Tricks with Lines

For some reason I thought I had already posted this!  Sorry about that!

I talk about why it has been so long since my last podcast, my adventures with My Honey’s cowboy shirt, and continue with the series from the McCall’s sewing book.

By the way, I didn’t mention it in my podcast, but . . . → Read More: Podcast: Tricks with Lines

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Blogging the Academy Awards Fashions-Part 4

Wait!  There’s more!  ABC’s official red carpet show has just started and Tim Gunn is interviewing people with Robin Roberts.  This is definately a definately edited version of the show.  I’m not sure I can keep up.

Sarah Jessica Parker is wearing Dior Haute Couture.  I am a fan of The New Look but JSP’s . . . → Read More: Blogging the Academy Awards Fashions-Part 4

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Blogging the Academy Awards Fashions–Part 3

I just caught a glimpse of Natalie Portman and it is another winner.  She is not weighed down with glitter.  The bodice is fitted but then the dress just flows out from her waist.  She looks young, fresh, and comfortable.

I also caught a glimpse of Queen Latifah’s dress.  Hopefully I’ll get another look.  But . . . → Read More: Blogging the Academy Awards Fashions–Part 3

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