Tag Archives: sewing

Reading in My Backyard

Posted on August 9, 2017 by 1marylou

This summer, after the removal of a vinyl pool and redwood deck that pretty much encompassed my backyard for the last 23 years, I’ve been able to plant flowers and vegetables. I purchased tomato plants and bell pepper plants from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged a verb for keeping warm, cheap fashion, eco-friendly, elizabeth l. cline, gardening, garment industry, global trade agreements, hummingbirds, nature, Over-Dressed, sewing, slow fashion, sustainable fabrics, zinnias | 2 Comments

One Size Does Not Fit Most

Posted on July 27, 2017 by 1marylou

On one of my recent visits to Britex in San Francisco, I learned the store was phasing out sewing patterns from the “traditional” companies like Vogue for Indie and independent designers. I respect Britex’s attention to uniqueness and its historic … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, Britex Fabrics, canada college, design and sew patterns, fashion design, lois ericson, sewing, vogue sewing patterns | 4 Comments

Summer Stitches

Posted on June 28, 2017 by 1marylou

As the mercury rises, it’s time to pull out my summer clothes. Looking in my closet, I realize, “I don’t have anything to wear.” I use to spend more time at the shopping mall, but now I’m embracing “slow fashion … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged #averbforkeepingwarm, #slowfashionforthehomesewist, #yokosaitofabric, cotton canvas, kate fletcher, pullover dress, sewing | Leave a comment

My Studio Space

Posted on October 30, 2016 by 1marylou

It’s been a few days since my last post, but for the last nine months, in between my sewing and knitting projects, I’ve been involved in a DIY project. I decided to convert our spare bedroom into my studio space. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged #mystudiospace, DIY, knitting, sewing | 2 Comments

You’ve Come Along Way Baby

Posted on June 1, 2016 by 1marylou

Recently, I took the plunge and purchased a new Baby Lock Ovation serger. The Baby Lock Ovation has an exclusive “Thread Delivery System” which eliminates the daunting task of manually threading the upper and lower loopers and eliminates the inconvenience … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged #babylockserger, #Bernina, #eddie'squiltingbee, #graphicdesignfabric, #nicolemiller, #sallyannflak, #sewingwithovation, sewing | Leave a comment

Chubbie

Posted on February 4, 2016 by 1marylou

Growing up wearing clothes designed for the chubby girl was so heart wrenching. It was difficult to find clothes that didn’t make me look matronly. I loved school, but I despised shopping for new school clothes each year. My mother … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged #BeyondMeasureandthePlusSizeWoman, #chubbiesewingpatterns, #fashionindustry, #growingupfat, #NYUCostumeStudiesMAProgram, #SimplicityPatternCompany, sewing | 9 Comments

In My Happy Place

Posted on January 23, 2016 by 1marylou

This week I needed to get a way for a day. I decided to return to the stacks at the University of California, Berkeley’s Anthropology library. During my stay as a student, I spent many hours focusing on Art History, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged #BerkeleycampusCampanile, #hangingoutinBerkeley, #historyoftextiles, #makingtextiles, #women'swork, knitting, sewing, yarn | 2 Comments