Catching up on my Craftsy posts with fitting and quick sewing tips

Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week? Somehow once Labor Day is past the year seems to fly by. Which is fine with me - onward to spring! But I will admit, there was a distinct chill yesterday and I thought - oh good - I can wear some of my coats:) The things you focus on when you have a handmade wardrobe, right?

I am working on some Pattern Whisperer posts so stay tuned next week for something in that category. In a different category, I had a couple of new posts on the Craftsy Sewing blog that may be of interest. Links to the posts are above the photos.

A topic that is always popular - fitting.

Craftsy Sewing Blog: How to Fit on the Fly

And another post that published yesterday, how to make a party dress quickly. You may know my attitude toward some party or formal clothes - instead of treating them as precious garments with every detail inside and out stitched to perfection, I actually think party clothes are one step up from costumes. In that they are slightly ephemeral - often a style or trend that will evaporate - and usually made for limited wear.

Craftsy Sewing Blog: Party Dress Shortcuts, How to Make an Elegant Dress in a Hurry