Happiness Through Sewing
I have a lot of books about sewing, and quite a few about style, and even more books about fashion. I might have trouble letting go of books but luckily I found most of them used Want to watch this post? The video includes images from inside the books so if a book listed here […] Read more…
Since I first saw an article about her in Sunset Magazine (in the mid 1990s) I have admired Lotta Jansdotter’s work. So no surprise that I really like her new book, Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style; Key Pieces to Sew. Yes, it has patterns, and yes that’s the first thing I noticed and yes, those nine patterns, for […] Read more…
What I sewed: Wristlet Zipper Purse Pattern found in Bags the Modern Classics by Sue Kim and published by Stash Books Bag sewer and pattern maker Sue Kim of ithinksew.com has been making bags since 2007. She published Bags the Modern Classics in 2011. I recently picked it up used. I liked a few of the […] Read more…
It’s been forever since I’ve written a book report and I’m only 1/3 into the book but I’m really enjoying “The Thoughtful Dress” by Linda Grant and it’s making me think about clothes (even more than usual). I am becoming more aware of how we all communicate with our choice of dress. And Linda says […] Read more…
Mend It Better by Kristin M. Roach I picked up this book from my local library. The title caught my eye. Mending? That’s not very trendy or glamorous. Up-cycling is trendy. Fixing what you already own? Not so much. This book is full of practical tips and instructions. It also has projects, like a pouch […] Read more…