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! 🙂 ).
Here are some of my SWAP combinations with my new skirt. I’ll just be honest and say that the McCall’s 5471 top doesn’t really go with this skirt. I ordered this fabric, like all the others, online. I thought the color would work for everything, but not quite. The top does go well with the…
I’ve been taking yoga twice a week at work during my lunch hour, and I wanted a cute bag so I could carry my mat in style! Then I remembered I had this pattern and decided to give it a whirl. This was a nice instant gratification project after my Butterick debacle. Pattern: Amy Butler…
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: Jalie 2908 stretch jeans: “Women’s flattering stretch jeans with slim fit through the hips and thigh and a flared leg, back and side front pockets, zip fly with button closure. View A has a low rise (2-3 inches below the navel) and View B has a regular rise (at the navel).” Pattern Sizing:…
Pattern: Vogue 2850 View B Description: Close-fitting, empire-waist, sleeveless, wrap top with neck flounce. Size: 12 Fabric: Some sort of “designer” polyester from Fabric.com. I think it is a bit stiff for this pattern, but the added body of the fabric made it very easy to work with. A silk chiffon or crepe would give…
Pattern: Butterick 5030 (Six Sew Easy) Style: Wrap Dress Rating: 5/5 Pattern Description: Flared, wrapped dress, below mid-knee has semi-fitted bodice, front band or collar, sleeve variations. A: contrast bands and belt. B, F: purchased belt. C, D: self fabric belts. E: cuffs and single layered sash. Fabric: Black, red, and white floral patterned stretch…
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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.