Forget those dusty fashion dictums! “No white after Labor Day”? Please. We’re living in a world wherecomfort and personal style reign supreme, and that includes rocking winter whites. Inspired by Vogue‘sbold stance against outdated rules, and my spouse’s mission to inject color into her wardrobe, weembarked on a creative journey to redefine fall fashion right […]
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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 […]
Matching Linen Dreams: A DIY Project in Accra
Have you ever dreamt of making matching outfits for your sons, but hesitated due to sewing inexperience or the fear of double work? Look no further! This project, born out of a vacation need in Accra, Ghana, turned into a fulfilling experience that resulted in stylish matching linen sets for my boys. From Sweatshorts to […]
Workers trousers a la Zegna
For this pair of roomy workers trousers inspired by Erminigildo Zegna SS2023 collection, I used Rundschau pattern construction method. Based on the measurements of pants my son likes, I was able to modify the pattern to create more voluminous trousers. I added purely ornamental seams in the front and oversized rectangular patch pockets in the […]
Corduroy cargo pants
These were a quick sew black corduroy cargo pants for Alexei. The ones I made last winter wore out. I used the automatic pattern drafting service from portnoyblog.com, chinos pattern. Made an elastic waist and added cargo side pockets. Nothing extraordinary, but a very good cost per wear ratio. Alexei loves these corduroy cargo pants!