Reversible Muppet Mock-Wrap Skirt

Let’s start with the one that actually sort of went according to plan shall we? Style Shots & Mug Shots WORN WITH: 1 Self-drafted raglan T-shirt; 2 Self-drafted ruched-bust T-shirt; WORN WITH: 3 Zara blouse, Self-drafted detachable-sleeve jacket; 4 Burda 2015-10-109 sweater, Burda 2013-11-117 jacket, Self-drafted hat, Self-drafted mittens; 5 Self-drafted ruched-bust T-shirt, Burda 2013-11-117 […]

Me 2 Me Made May ’15

 ‘I, Pia of overflowingstahs.com, sign up – belatedly – as a participant of Me-Made-May ’15. I endeavour to wear at least one Me-Made each day for the duration of May 2015′ Finally, I decided to join in all the fun for a change. I normally don’t join the various exciting sew-alongs because I’m confident I […]

Stretch Pattern School Block Experiments

Before I show you the next snake I need to show you the Block it’s based on. This is like my Nth experiment to come up with a dependable Knit Top Block. I’ve tried: copying RTW adapting commercial patterns (M6612 & BS-2012-09-123) drafting from Designing and Patternmaking For Stretch Fabrics draping on Q The problem […]

TNT Knit Block…or is it?

So, while we’re on the Knit Block detour we might as well finish this conversation. As you know, I’ve been using my adjusted Burdastyle 2012-09-123 T-shirt as my tentative Knit Block. And it’s been working OK. No major complaint apart from the sway-back type puddle in the lower back. So I thought I’d try designing […]