Monthly Archives: January 2015

Wardrobe Architect challenge

Posted on January 31, 2015 by suebsewbyme

I am undertaking to follow the wardrobe architect challenge from Coletterie. My plan is to be more proactive in my wardrobe choices and hopefully use this year to give my wardrobe more of an cohesive feel. I am sure I … Continue reading →

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Self Drafted inspiration

Posted on January 25, 2015 by suebsewbyme

I have made  my interpretation of a dress that  my sister in law owns. I had taken it up for her and drafted up a version for myself. My initial sketch with design details is pictured here. I will set … Continue reading →

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A Draped Shift Take 1

Posted on January 18, 2015 by suebsewbyme

I was inspired by a pattern puzzle on the Studiofaro facebook page and have made a draped shift dress following the instructions on the studiofaro website. http://studiofaro-wellsuited.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/pattern-puzzle-drape-shift.html. The instructions on the website led me to creating this pattern. I decided … Continue reading →

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Reversible fun

Posted on January 16, 2015 by suebsewbyme

The Blue fabrics The Red Fabrics I found this pattern in 2014 and had been searching for the right combination of fabrics. The Red linen was a fabric that I had in my stash for quite a while waiting for … Continue reading →

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A challenge of Checks

Posted on January 15, 2015 by suebsewbyme

In October 2014 ,I won a pattern from Graca , one of the RTW Fasters 2014 on her blog SewEssentiallySew. It is a great pattern . I have some beautiful silk to make it in  but I had decided to make … Continue reading →

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Colors of life

Posted on January 10, 2015 by suebsewbyme

I felt in order to better plan this year I would start with a palette of my most used and loved colors those that make me feel good and I think work for me. I found the how to instructions … Continue reading →

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RTW 2015

Posted on January 9, 2015 by suebsewbyme

The 2015 fast has started and I am excited by the challenge . Last year was my first and I was quietly terrified that I may not be up to the task . I surprised myself, I loved the freedom … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 5, 2015 by suebsewbyme

As I settle into the new year I have decided to continue with the RTW fast. I am excited to see all the creations of those that are continuing from last year with me and the new contributors. It is … Continue reading →

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