Project: McCall’s 8814, Coat (1952), part 5
Readers, My newly finished coat, with big pockets, big buttons, big cuffs. I finished this coat this morning and took it out for its maiden voyage this afternoon. It performed admirably. I’m happy...
View ArticleBackstage at the Goldstein: Seymour Fox suit, 1955-’59
Readers, I volunteer one morning a week for the Goldstein Museum of Design, on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. Not at the museum itself, mind you, but backstage, in the offices....
View ArticleProject: Butterick 5542 (1930s), Jacket, part 8
Readers, There may still be snow in the yard, but I’m one step closer to summer in this linen jacket. I finished my linen jacket today. Overall I’m really satisfied with how it turned out, especially...
View ArticleProject: Vogue 4036 Jacket, (1959), Part 3
Readers, For me, making a bound buttonhole is a little like making a souffle. They’re both out of the ordinary, and require preparation and care. And every time I make either a bound buttonhole or a...
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