Underneath the Willow

What can I say? I'm a bit of a flapper at heart. I really didn't mean to style myself right out of the Decade of Indulgence, I sw...

Everyone coming down off the Christmas gifting/food/sugar high yet? It usually takes us a few days in our house to get back to normal. Today...

It's getting there... Belt - finished. Wool body shell - finished Undercollar - pad-stitched and attached; steamed and drying overni...

I've done it, folks! With minimal help, a little experimentation, and a few frustrated tears... I've finished my muslin. And it'...

I think I might have it, now. Thanks to the few people who offered some advice... my grandmother and Steph , in particular I have come away ...

I'm almost always a size 12 in Big 4 patterns. But since this coat was meant for lighter-weight fabrics (gabardines, broadcloths and the...

My sad, empty sewing machine table... it's lonely without Helen! It's been weeks since I've had either the time or the energ...