truly claire

Category: Sewing

  • A New Addition: Singer Model 66

    A New Addition: Singer Model 66

    When I sent her photos of my most recent on a whim acquisition, my mother asked, “Are you a collector?” Yes? At this point, yes. Introducing my new to me 1921 Singer Model 66. Stunning, I know. Sporting the classic red scroll or red eye decals and equipped with a motor, foot pedal, and work…

  • 2024 Birthday Gown | Design Process

    2024 Birthday Gown | Design Process

    Things haven’t quite gone how I wanted them to and I had to make an executive decision about how I was going to make my birthday gown happen. I don’t want to make the time to try to pull off any of the first designs I had in mind. I had to come to terms…

  • Sewing Pattern Review: Vogue V9311

    Sewing Pattern Review: Vogue V9311

    An honest review of Vogue Patterns V9311 Maxi Slip On Dress

  • Stitching The Stash: Dark Hawaiian Floral Print

    Stitching The Stash: Dark Hawaiian Floral Print

    Part of my Stitching the Stash Fabric Stash Challenge: Round I, this dress was made using Vogue V9311 and a beautiful Hawaiian print rayon challis from Hawaii Fabric Mart.

  • Stitching The Stash: Red Ankara Print

    Stitching The Stash: Red Ankara Print

    Part of my Stitching the Stash Fabric Stash Challenge: Round I , these are the garments I made from the beautiful red, black, and white geopmetric Ankara wax print fabric I picked up from Zesty Couture about a year ago. A skirt adapted from McCalls M8051, View B and a self drafted top.

  • Stitching the Stash: Fabric Stash Challenge Round I

    Stitching the Stash: Fabric Stash Challenge Round I

    A few times now, I’ve started to make a concerted effort to crack down on the amount of fabric I have in storage and then I would tumble off the wagon in a glorious fashion. I’ve been great, mostly, about not buying any new fabric unless I’m actively working on a project using it. I…

  • Developing A Sewing Pattern Line

    Developing A Sewing Pattern Line

    A collection of home sewing patterns was my first business idea that I really loved, but I was too resource limited to try 10 years ago. I opened an online boutique and while that was nice while it lasted. Though I learned a great deal from it, it ultimately wasn’t what I wanted. Things have…

  • Maximizing Space: Temporary Setup for a Portable Cutting Table

    Maximizing Space: Temporary Setup for a Portable Cutting Table

    My most active hobby is sewing, but having a cutting table ready to access 24/7 would make the space feel cramped. I thought about using my dining area for instead but it turns out I really enjoy having a dedicated spot to eat and socialize when friends come over. For years I’ve used one tried…