Last December, I was interviewed by Adrienne of Real Life: Live & Unscripted.
We talked about how I got started sewing, favorite patterns, crazy sewing mistakes, and more! It was a fun conversation, and Adrienne was a great interviewer.
Though you all know me as Pirouette, yes, my first name is Krystal (just so there’s no confusion! 🙂 ).
Pattern: Vogue 1020 Skirt Pattern Description: Below waist skirt has side gathers and an elastic waist. Pattern Sizing: 6-12 and 14-20. I made a 10. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing? Yes! Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were extremely easy to follow. The…
Way back in October 2007, inspired by an article posted on Timmel Fabrics website (based on an article in Australian Stitches), and after seeing many other seamstresses compose their own SWAPs, I decided to embark on this fun adventure of building my wardrobe. I wanted to create a functional work wardrobe where all of garments…
Pattern Description: Simplicity 3503 knit dress in two lengths with bodice variations. Pattern Sizing: 6-14. I made a 10, and it’s still a little large. Lots of ease! Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing? Yeah, I think so. Were the instructions easy to follow? They were…
When I saw Mimi’s version of this dress, I just had to make my own! Pattern Description: McCall’s 5752 Dress B has a gathered, wrapped bodice, gathered self-lined midriff, A-line skirt, gathered shawl collar and extended overarms; dress B is mid-knee length. Pattern Sizing: I made a 10, but sized down the top to probably…
Pattern: New Look 6470 Top Pattern Description:Close fitting knit top with a cowl neck and fluttery sleeves. Pattern Sizing: 8-18. I made an 8. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing? I sewed View A without the bottom tie, and yes, it looks just like the drawing….
I finished the McCall’s 4876 skirt today and got to wear it out ballroom dancing. The flounces on the skirt were just perfect for whirling and twirling across the dance floor! This will also double as a work outfit. This skirt consist of eight gores and eight flounces inserted in the skirt seams. I’ve made…
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Enjoyed your interview.
Love the interview!Got to know you more.
Nice interview!
Thanks so much for doing this!! I really enjoyed it.