My Sew-Sew Life: The Low Waste Claire Skirt

My Sew-Sew Life: The Low Waste Claire Skirt

I recently finished The Claire Skirt by zero/waste designer Liz Haywood. Being composed of two rectangles, this skirt is a simple but ingenious design. Based on the waist measurement, The Claire can be sewn to fit any size. Front View-From this view you can see that the top rectangle is longer than the bottom. Wanting [...]

Green and White for Cuno Amiet’s “Sunspots”

Green and White for Cuno Amiet’s “Sunspots”

Welcome to my interpretation for this round of Style Imitating Art. A Little Background Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee On the Edge, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an [...]

My Sew-Sew Life/A Simple Asymmetrical Tunic

My Sew-Sew Life/A Simple Asymmetrical Tunic

Last summer, during a fabric stash rearranging, a Burda pattern fell out of some green and black polka dot rayon. What? I didn't remember I had this pattern! It was Burda 7340, a simple (which means easy to sew) asymmetrical top. This pattern is no longer printed and if, at one time, I was going [...]