tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21303737960931297692024-03-13T13:43:37.951-04:00Lucky Sew and SewSewing, sowing... and books, recipes, travel musings.Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comBlogger341125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-52505718766642015782020-04-18T15:15:00.001-04:002021-04-20T14:36:58.858-04:00Create What You LoveSeven weeks ago I bought this magnetized pin holder when we were just starting our rental month in an adorable house in north Naples, FL. At that time it seemed like it was an encouraging message to create the things you love. More than a month later I think it means create the life and world that you love and that's something deeper, more thoughtful and more hopeful.
Eloquent Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-34910511575282541972019-12-30T07:57:00.003-05:002020-01-01T08:56:19.116-05:00Bucket List Fabrics and Top Nine 20192019 is rapidly closing so for my own record (because saving and searching on IG frustrates the heck out of me) are my top nine makes in 2019:
When Mr. Lucky and I thought we were moving two months ago, my heart skipped a beat with the excitement of a bright new big sewing space. And then it almost stopped when I was faced with the prospect of packing, moving and unpacking all of my Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-45714242976458496442019-12-27T12:37:00.001-05:002019-12-27T12:37:35.710-05:00Holiday Wishes and Holiday SewingIt's still the holiday season at our house so I like to think that this post isn't later than planned but is just part of the festivities in and out of my sewing room.
Mr. Lucky and I have had an interesting last two months because of something that didn't happen, not something that did. After many visits and long discussions, we made an offer on a house in late October. &Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-47499866080902603632019-08-23T17:30:00.000-04:002019-08-23T17:30:08.565-04:00Vacation Sewing and PackingBack in the spring Mr. Lucky proposed that we take a Rick Steves tour company https://www.ricksteves.com trip to Switzerland since my cousin had spoken so highly of her recent experience. If he's willing to select and research it, then I'm good to go along. In previous posts you've seen that we usually take outdoorsy, hiking/walking trips with maybe some city days Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-84098877111868103132019-08-22T05:30:00.000-04:002019-08-22T05:30:06.054-04:00Shirts and Shirting and Burda 3018I don't follow fashion very much since I lead a casual life these days but I still like clothes and still go shopping...both snoop shopping for ideas and also will buy if something catches my fancy at a reasonable price. One trend that I have noticed recently is a change from almost all knit tops and cardigans to a much larger proportion of woven blouses and tunics in the RTW stores I visitJane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-78197735456194280992019-08-20T07:44:00.001-04:002019-08-20T19:23:54.957-04:00Pink...Vogue 1440, Simplicity 4074, Simplicity 2371 and Lace OverlayEarlier this summer, before serious house hunting (no luck), gardening chores (lovely results) and some wonderful trips (details to follow) I was busy sewing up several new summer garments that all had one thing in common...PINK.
First up was another tank top with lace overlay, this time using probably polyester guipure lace that I bought in Amsterdam at the Monday fabric market when Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-9593693072978426442019-04-05T08:00:00.000-04:002019-04-05T08:00:24.254-04:00New and Improved Pamela's Patterns #111 Banded Front Cardigan with Pocket
This sewing project was inspired by the Netflix series, "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" which I binge watched when it aired at the start of January. I had read the book years ago and had not been inspired but loved the series. I always have regular collection boxes for household goods and clothing to go to the twice yearly hospital "nearly new" sale but this series was the additional Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-46169379827571199882019-04-03T22:22:00.000-04:002019-04-03T22:22:13.135-04:00Vogue 1440I was hoping that I would be posting about this jacket, Vogue 1440, and two additional versions by now, six months after I made #1, but "if wishes were horses, beggars would ride" as one of my Scottish ancestors probably said frequently. So without horses or delay, here's my first Vogue 1440, a Donna Karan pattern that is OOP but still sometimes available on eBay. I started it Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-53044107580217335092018-09-29T08:19:00.000-04:002018-09-29T08:19:06.893-04:00Vogue 8813 My August sewing retreat with the Northern Virginia chapter of the American Sewing Guild (ASG) was more productive than usual for me. I was happy to sew up the overlay top and tank that I wrote about in my last post. Next up was a new to me pattern, Vogue 8813, a dress that was also inspired by some snoop shopping in the previous spring.
Vogue 8813 is a Marcy Tilton Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-68498063796618085492018-09-27T14:08:00.001-04:002018-09-27T14:08:10.238-04:00My Right Not to Bare ArmsI've always been self-conscious about my upper arms and age hasn't changed that. Fortunately I must have the metabolism of an amphibian since 3/4 sleeves generally don't bother me in the summer heat. However I'm always on the lookout for new and inventive ways to keep cooler while covering my upper arms. Here's my latest solution:
Asymmetrical lace overlay attached to Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-83645198238868316872018-09-01T15:01:00.003-04:002018-09-01T16:31:28.337-04:00Summer Vacation2018 FinaleOur friends and family have wondered why we rave about our walking trips, particularly in countries where we speak the language. When we were working, Mr. Lucky and I enjoyed a yearly vacation to reconnect and we planned these trips on our own...back in the day when I would write on blue airmail paper to make a b&B reservation. (No, youngsters, we didn't have to take a masted Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-88684677950417711342018-08-30T15:20:00.001-04:002018-08-30T15:35:18.700-04:00Summer Vacation, 2018, Part 2Warning, holiday picture heavy post ahead. First of all, thanks for your sweet comments on my travel wardrobe planning. Mr. Lucky and I enjoy active holidays with only a little traditional sightseeing so I could easily get by with my LL Bean and REI clothes each day and evening. But when I am meeting people and say that my hobby passion obsession is sewing, then IJane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-70962518279812247732018-08-28T12:08:00.000-04:002018-08-28T12:08:56.757-04:00How I Spent My Summer Vacation, Part 1Yes, it's time for the "how I spent my summer vacation" post....which could also be called "why I haven't blogged for more than an entire season of the year." When we last spoke, I was sewing and packing for a trip to England and Scotland. I'm going to share what I made, what I packed, what we did and what fabric souvenirs came home with me.
Please feel free to leaveJane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-15362142648706699282018-04-29T08:51:00.001-04:002018-04-29T08:51:33.931-04:00Me Make May 2018I have been wise foolish unrealistic enthused enough to participate in several past Me Made May celebrations. Nice to know that I have a large self-made wardrobe now although I still buy RTW. It was useful to see pictures and how I styled the garments I have sewn since I think accessories and styling really do matter in an outfit. I also participated to make Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-91417863339377469852018-04-11T13:48:00.001-04:002018-04-11T13:48:31.543-04:00Snoop ShoppingI first heard about the concept of "snoop shopping" for sewing project ideas two decades ago while attending one of my very first sewing expos...so long ago that there were many fashion sewing instructors and vendors. It took me a while to get comfortable with the idea that I could translate those silhouettes and fashion details into my very own garments. Nowadays I love Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-13024496701053717642018-03-21T09:31:00.002-04:002018-03-21T09:31:12.063-04:00Winter BegoneSpring is officially here in North America so that means it is most likely time for me to wrap up my posts for the small amount of winter sewing I did this year. Yes, it might just be that I have a procrastination contrarian dominant gene in my lineage since my blog posts don't seem to be matching the seasonal sewing schedule.
Back in last season I accepted a FB sewing group challenge to sewJane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-65525148829379939302018-03-12T16:33:00.000-04:002018-03-12T16:33:29.305-04:00Beachwear and BooksHello from warm, sunny southwest Florida where I am sitting in a library courtyard with flowering trees, a splashing fountain and fluffy white clouds drifting across the blue skies. We left Baltimore more than a month ago and are enjoying all the pleasures of a winter vacation in a tropical environment. So I thought I should share some tropical clothing that I've sewn for this Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-30510720585935910502018-02-20T12:06:00.000-05:002018-02-20T12:06:02.204-05:00Sewing for Others, Blogging for You and MeThis is a post that I have been writing in my head for several months now and it has taken this long for me to sit still and type. Nothing that dramatic, I promise, but the dual topic got me thinking. So let's start with the sewing projects and leave the ruminating for the end when you can move along as you like.
Back in the autumn months I spent my sewing time doing someJane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-25684045856238589452017-10-21T10:10:00.000-04:002017-10-21T10:10:00.110-04:00Paris, Dior and Travel Memories, Part 2Are you a fashion maven? Do you watch the runway shows or grab the latest fashion magazine to see what's in style? Do you send your clothes to a consignment store after a year or two so you can sew or buy more current ones? Are you planning a gown for a black tie event you will be attending or your luxury cruise wardrobe? Yes?...you might enjoy some of the visuals in this Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-56747405401404541792017-10-06T14:52:00.003-04:002017-10-06T14:53:21.845-04:00Travel Memories, Part 1It was hard to board the plane back to the US last week after 13 fabulous days in England. However I promised to share the Great British Sewing Bee Live experience in a little more detail and am happy to keep that commitment. Most Americans wouldn't know that an amateur sewing competition was aired in the UK for four seasons by the BBC since you had to sneak viewing it through youtubeJane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-74511729817494276202017-09-10T15:59:00.001-04:002017-09-10T15:59:17.707-04:00Great British Sewing Bee LiveThanks, sweet readers, for your nice comments about the easy peasy floorcloth in my last post. It must be impressive in person, too. I had 20+ people over for a barbecue/potluck last night and at least a half dozen of them asked me about it and admired how it turned out. One neighbor asked me to make him one and I told him that it's just like my sewing for others requests....I'mJane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-16413091430638552292017-09-07T07:13:00.001-04:002017-09-07T07:13:17.902-04:00Fabric AfootThis time last year Mr. Lucky and I were happily moving back into our renovated and redecorated kitchen and family room. One change for us was to carry the hard wood floors into our kitchen space, removing the former no clean no wax vinyl flooring. We bought new wool dhurrie rugs for the dining and sitting area but wondered what to do in th kitchen. I had seen a great&Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-74449975939389573882017-09-05T08:54:00.000-04:002017-09-05T08:54:29.486-04:00Summer Sewing
"All in all, it was a never to be forgotten summer — one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going — one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything can come in this world."
—Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne's House Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-25850041601131541022017-06-19T08:19:00.004-04:002017-06-19T08:19:59.508-04:00Will Travel for Fabric and FriendshipHello, again, dear readers and sewing enthusiasts I am back from a trip of a lifetime and yes, it does include fabric (no surprise) but also a highlight, meeting up with a fellow sewing blogger whom I have admired for a decade.
When I mentioned on another blog that I was traveling to Amsterdam in 2017, Sigrid, of the informative, inspiring and so very creative blog, Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130373796093129769.post-59606881116841720712017-05-31T16:12:00.002-04:002017-05-31T16:12:56.799-04:00Me Made May '17Yes, I was able to wear something I had made every day in May. No, I didn't take a picture every day so you'll have to take my word for it. And yes, I did complete four items for my wardrobe...although "items" might be stretching it a bit.
When I was working on my packing and sewing plan for our European trip the weather was cold and rainy and nasty. There still may be Jane Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com1