Channeling my Gaga for “A Day at the Races”

During the second half of April and into May, I sewed along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I all made her just-released Crescent skirt pattern. This post continues the discussion of the completed skirt. This week's sewing challenge at the Sew Weekly was themed "A Day at the Races."…

Featured Fun

During the second half of April and into May, I sewed along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I all made her just-released Crescent skirt pattern. This post continues the discussion of the completed skirt. Today I got a wonderful surprise when I checked Tasia's site, Sewaholic.net.  My Crescent skirt was right…

More Photos of the Crescent Skirt

During the second half of April and into May, I sewed along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I all made her just-released Crescent skirt pattern. This post continues the discussion of the completed skirt. After only capturing a couple of decent photos of my finished Crescent skirt in last…

Crescent Skirt: Completed!

During the second half of April and into May, I’m sewing along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Crescent skirt pattern. This post marks its completion. What's black and white and red all over? Give up? Me, wearing my just-completed Crescent skirt and blushing…

Crescent Skirt Sew-Along: The First Hint of a Skirt

During the second half of April and into May, I’m sewing along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Crescent skirt pattern. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. After yesterday's baby step of sewing the skirt to the waistband, we've finally come to the…

Crescent Skirt Sew-Along: Fitting the Muslin

During the second half of April, I’m sewing along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Crescent skirt pattern. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. My husband and I spent the weekend in Seattle visiting my family, and we're now getting ready…

Crescent Skirt Sew-Along: Sewing the Muslin, Day One

During the second half of April, I’m sewing along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Crescent skirt pattern. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. I have to start by saying the Crescent skirt comes together quickly.  Or, it has so far.…

Fabric Swatches

During the second half of April, I’m sewing along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Crescent skirt pattern. Here's a reflection on my efforts to sew well. What an adventure to get to the mailboxes today. Without any notice, the managers of my tiny…

Plotting and Planning Projects

During the second half of April, I'm sewing along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Crescent skirt pattern. Here's a reflection on my efforts to sew well. I spent part of this past weekend searching for fabrics to use for my upcoming projects. I…

Already Sidetracked

During the second half of April, I'm sewing along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Crescent skirt pattern. This post marks the beginning of the saga. I haven't even begun my spring pants, and I'm already side tracked.  I just ordered two new patterns that…