While in Paris late last year, I found this unusual and quite beautiful Lanvin Fil Coupè in General Diff. An...

As many of you know, I am a huge fan of Thomas von Nordheim's book and have referred to it often...

Anyway,  I've made another jacket. I first saw this fabric in an article in Threads years ago and immediately called...

It feels like a long time ago now, but this coat all started in April of this year at a...

I completely understand that this jacket will not be most people's thing...but I've always been so curious about how a...

There was some actual real live selfless sewing going on this week in my sewing room! and while I won't...

Three sleeves, two linings and a pocket change and its finally finished..  and its shiny...like wearing a reflective mirror ball...

Finally!!!  and I did actually wear this today just like this...60 degrees was the perfect temp, but it turns out...

I am almost done with the jacket, the outside is finished apart from a major clean up and press (that will...

Ah, where to begin....that was such a fun week! I'll do all the fabric, construction details and a review of...

Well the snow makes for pretty pictures at least!   and I finally finished 3182....while I love the end result...

Its official,   this is the most complicated pattern I have ever made......twice!... and  it's still my favorite by far.......

This is it,  we have finally reached the sleeves! Hopefully you have read Inna's post on the fell stitch and your...

This week we finally wrestle the shaggy dog into something recognizable!   When you are happy with your fittings, machine...

Its finally looking jacket- ish!  This made me laugh......my shoulders extend to the hand, so I have had to pin...

I find quilting to be one of the nicest stages of a French jacket,  when you see those beautiful rows...

More pictures of Tracey's jacket towards the end.... scroll on down!   I started thinking  last week about my first...

My dress is almost done, but by Friday,  when the sew along notes I was making were covering my entire...

Sometimes when I start a new project I know it’s going to be exactly my kind of thing, and this...

Boucles specifically.... These  are traditionally used in French jackets and are instantly recognizable for their textured surface and beautiful designs,...

One down....two to go... and the subtle traditional French back.....slightly lower for a leaner look..love it! Anyway...I finished the first...

Making  French jackets in triplicate is a slow process! However they are at that stage where I feel like the...

Chanel's Fall collection has really inspired me this week...I don't think there is a single thing I would not wear...

Never let it be said I don't suffer for fashion, 80 degrees with a full winter coat, thats commitment! I...

I just got home after a mindless day of Sunday traffic delays,  exhausted but still on a high from a...

A basted coat, ready for my first fitting..... If I was making this at home I would say the fit...

Happy Memorial day!  After a week of rain and nasty temps, the sun came out this morning and we hit...

My husband asked me when I arrived home this weekend if I had received a DNF ( did not finish)...

I had a great drive down yesterday with Norma of  Orange Lingerie through rain, sleet and eventually snow, which, if I...

Its done and I LOVE it!. It was so  unbelievably cold  again today, but surprisingly this jacket was incredibly warm...