Corduroy Magic: Earth Tones & Teen Style

Teenagers: a whirlwind of energy, ideas, and ever-evolving style. This fall, my son’s wardrobe “needs” sparked a creative challenge: high-end inspiration (think Fear of God and Moncler) on a DIY budget. Hewas drawn to relaxed silhouettes and luxurious, earth-toned fabrics like corduroy and wool. Instead ofsticker shock, I saw an opportunity to dive into Fabricville‘s […]

Japanese pattern book shirt

Black corduroy shirt

This project was born out of abundance of narrow whale black corduroy I picked up at the remnants sale in Fabricville. Great fabric, great colour, great value. Does it lead to a great garment? It was my first time using a Japanese pattern book (French edition). The instructions are thorough and easy to follow, from […]

My (almost) first shirt

  I wanted a dress shirt. I needed a dress shirt. Shirts are expensive. Shirts need to fit well. I took on a challenge. I bit more than I could chew. The draft Honestly, it is not my first shirt . There was one before. It was drafted according to the Rudschau system (M. Mueller). […]