

Refining a blouse.
I have been using this pattern of a blouse for years now. It is based on a Tonner Tyler blouse/bodysuit pattern that I acquired years ago. I used this pattern in various combination, with long sleeves, short sleeves, sleeveless. Various collars as well. It works. I made alteration to the pattern throughout the years to fit tighter in some areas. This time I thought of removing any access from the bodice and making it tight body fitting. This is the pattern that I used for the


Welcome 2023
Just realized that it's been a while since my last blog. So, now that we started a new year, I am creating a new group for Fall 2023. It started with a jacket. I have a friend who used to work for a menswear company in Chicago. A few weeks ago, he posted a YouTube video from a company in Chicago that makes suits. I gather that it might be the company he worked for. Any way, they go into details on what goes into making a jacket. (16) How a Hart Schaffner Marx Suit is made - B