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! 🙂 ).
I’m almost done with the Butterick 5101 top. All that’s left is the hemming of the facing and the sleeves. Originally, I was going to make another M5533, but the fabric didn’t have enough stretch for it, so I switched gears. Perhaps this top would look better in a print, but it will go nicely…
Okay, my inner hippie chick is really singing. These are my favorite two patterns from McCall’s new spring line up. 5805 Aww…I just love the flounciness of it all, particularly the middle dress. You know me and my maxi dress obsession. I can see this in a delicate cotton lawn. And according to the line…
Does your fabric stash get as unwieldy as mine? I’ve gone to pains to organize the small space where I store my bounty. However, even though my fabric is put away most of the time, it’s out of sight out of mind. Oh, and how many yards of that cotton lawn do I have again?…
Pattern Description: 3803 Misses Threads Collection dress and day gown with either a halter bodice or regular bodice. I combined the View A’s bodice with View C’s skirt and added the lace. Pattern Sizing: 4-20. I made a size 12 so I’d have enough room in the bust. Did it look like the photo/drawing on…
Pattern: Vogue 1020 Jacket Pattern Description: Jacket has ties and inside button closure. 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? Yes, the instructions were fine. Just my understanding of them was…
Last fall I began working on the McCall’s 5190 (out of print) jacket. I fell in love with this jacket from a local boutique, but the thing retailed at $839. That’s $839!!! So, I decided, “I can make that.” But somewhere among house hunting, closing, moving, and settling in, I let this project (and others)…
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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.