by Patty | Oct 26, 2010 | finished objects
With a small tear in my eye, I present the final Lady Grey post. It seems I’ve been working on this coat for three years. It also seems that way to Mr. Bug, who is eagerly looking forward to his very own coat. After the jump, check out the Lady Grey coat served three...
by Patty | Oct 26, 2010 | making
My lady grey is done. I’ve worn it out shopping and dog-walking. The only detail left is the belt. I’ve been planning on a custom made belt, but now that I’ve sampled the different options, I’m beginning to think it looks a lot like Christmas. Bows on everything. I am...
by Patty | Oct 22, 2010 | tutorials
I require constant entertainment and as such, am completely unable to travel anywhere, even from my front door to my car, without listening to an audiobook. That’s completely normal, right? I often utilize my support garments for convenient iPod storage. With the Lady...
by Patty | Oct 21, 2010 | tutorials
I managed to get my lining assembled today and I’m tickled pink! Most exciting is the mint green rick-rack. Followed by my nice new labels and some crazytown zig-zag stitches. And of course, brown and white polka dots. Here I am modeling my hastily pinned-together...
by Patty | Oct 20, 2010 | tutorials
Still plugging away on the Lady Grey. I’ve padstitched, assembled and attached the collar. I made the dog model it. I inserted the enormous sleeves, put in the sleeveheads and the very, very thin shoulder pads. I tried it on. I took pictures. [Nicely padstitched. And...