Aug 22, 2014
Swimsuits 2, 3, & 4 (including Michael's Marc Jacobs Floral Print Square Cut)
Readers, in one of those "only could happen to Peter" moments of which I experience so many, I was walking the dogs yesterday when what do I discover discarded at a nearby curb but a pile of clean swimwear knit remnants (above). I took it as a sign that I am aligned with my purpose.
Labels:
completed projects,
mens bathing suit
Aug 21, 2014
Swimsuit #1: Square-Cut Tropical Print (NSFW?)
Let's face it: there's not a lot of tailoring in a mens swimsuit. It's basically two or three pieces of fabric stitched together with the top folded-over to create a casing for a drawstring. But it has to fit. And ideally it's finished in a professional way. That's my ideal anyway.
Labels:
completed projects,
mens bathing suit
Aug 20, 2014
My New Summer Outfit -- Modeled TODAY!
My finished project is live today -- just click here.
A confession: I had the two fabrics above sitting in my stash for a year.
Aug 19, 2014
Three Days to Whip Up Some Swimsuits
With my latest shirts and linen shorts finished (they debut tomorrow), I still have three days to sew some last-minute holiday togs.
Labels:
mens bathing suit,
project planning
Aug 18, 2014
Working on My Linen Shorts + How I Nearly Burned the House Down
So let me start with the burning the house down part, since it's clearly more newsworthy than a pair of linen shorts.
Labels:
mens shorts,
works in progress
Aug 17, 2014
My Fair VLOG-y!
Friends, once again it's Sunday VLOG time!
On this week's episode, you'll find out about my sewing week, get a sneak peek at a recently completed sewing project, and hear me sing two of your favorite show tunes -- or somebody's!
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Peter on video
Aug 15, 2014
Getting Started on My Wacky Patterned Shirt
I was back at the sewing machine today, but I spent most of my time laying out and cutting my fabric.
Labels:
mens shirt,
works in progress
Aug 14, 2014
Aug 13, 2014
Aug 12, 2014
Aug 11, 2014
Laura Mae, Why Can't You Stay?
Readers, there are two kinds of house guests: the ones you wish would leave yesterday and the ones you wish could hang around longer.
Aug 10, 2014
MPB Day -- Was it all a dream?
Friends, due to physical and mental exhaustion, I am postoning my Sunday vlog till Tuesday.
Instead, I want to tell you about yesterday's MPB Day!
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MPB Day
Aug 8, 2014
Big Curtain REVEAL + Pre-MPB Day Prep!
I'm not one to gossip, readers, but have you heard the latest about that Crystal Allen and Mr. Stephen Haines? (Yes, that Mr. Stephen Haines!)
Labels:
decor,
Mood Sewing Network,
MPB Day
Aug 7, 2014
"Serger Go Clunk" or How I Repaired My Brother 1034D
For the past month or so, my serger, a Brother 1034D that I bought refurbished more than four years ago and has been trouble-free from the get-go, started making a very disturbing clunking sound whenever I used it.
Labels:
sergers
Aug 6, 2014
Measure Once, Cut Thrice -- Home Dec Caveats!
Yesterday, MPB reader Corey Hill asked:
"How did you like your home dec project? Having done a lot of home dec myself, just curious how you like it compared with making garments."
Labels:
decor
Aug 5, 2014
Aug 4, 2014
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Aug 2, 2014
Sewing Uncertainty + Fabric Fun!
Was it Albert Einstein or Marilyn Monroe who originally said, When you can't make up your mind, don't. Or did I come up with that myself?
Labels:
fabric,
flea market,
my life
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