Ooh la la, all you sexy people! Guess what? Yours truly is co-hosting The Sew Sexy Sew Along.
When Lisette of What Would Nancy Drew Wear? invited me to co-host this sew along with her and the fabulous Nettie of Sown Brooklyn, how could I say no? Style-wise, we are so very different, and I think that's perfect.
What is sexy, anyway? Does it mean you have to show some skin? Does it mean tight and/or short? Or that you have to wear leather, lace or animal print? Does it mean you have to be a certain size or have a certain figure type? What about for men - what is sexy for guys? I suppose this is something that we hope you will join us in answering. Personally, I've always thought that the sexiest thing a woman can wear is her self-confidence.
That said, clearly I've indulged in a lot of sexy sewing in the last year or two. Just check my most recent project if you doubt. Or the one before that. I mean, how many other sewists have a sewing safe word? In the last few years, I've been poking at my own fashion boundaries and seeing how far I can make them stretch - occasionally wearing things that you really have to commit to before you walk out the door. So, for me, this sew along will be a good - and long overdue - opportunity to explore my thoughts on sex appeal and my style. Also, I have some inspiration posts planned.
But all that is besides the point, which is to encourage you to sew something that will make you feel sexy and confident, and perhaps pokes at the edges of your own comfort zone - a neckline that is a little more daring, a hem that your mom might object to, a slit, a more fitted silhouette, something silky to wear under your clothes that only you will know about...
Anyway, here is the important information about the sew along.
The Sew Sexy Sew Along (March 9 - April 14, 2014!)
This sew along is a laissez-faire "sew what you want" sort of affair - what do you think is sexy? Sew that thing! There are only a few details:
But whether you join us or not, I hope that you will stay tuned as we discover What Would Nancy Drew Wear to Make Ned Hot Under the Collar?, that hip urban librarians knows how to fan the fires (Fahrenheit 451, peeps!), and what I can possibly do to top my past sexy sews (hint: I will not be needing tape this time).
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When Lisette of What Would Nancy Drew Wear? invited me to co-host this sew along with her and the fabulous Nettie of Sown Brooklyn, how could I say no? Style-wise, we are so very different, and I think that's perfect.
What is sexy, anyway? Does it mean you have to show some skin? Does it mean tight and/or short? Or that you have to wear leather, lace or animal print? Does it mean you have to be a certain size or have a certain figure type? What about for men - what is sexy for guys? I suppose this is something that we hope you will join us in answering. Personally, I've always thought that the sexiest thing a woman can wear is her self-confidence.
That said, clearly I've indulged in a lot of sexy sewing in the last year or two. Just check my most recent project if you doubt. Or the one before that. I mean, how many other sewists have a sewing safe word? In the last few years, I've been poking at my own fashion boundaries and seeing how far I can make them stretch - occasionally wearing things that you really have to commit to before you walk out the door. So, for me, this sew along will be a good - and long overdue - opportunity to explore my thoughts on sex appeal and my style. Also, I have some inspiration posts planned.
But all that is besides the point, which is to encourage you to sew something that will make you feel sexy and confident, and perhaps pokes at the edges of your own comfort zone - a neckline that is a little more daring, a hem that your mom might object to, a slit, a more fitted silhouette, something silky to wear under your clothes that only you will know about...
Anyway, here is the important information about the sew along.
The Sew Sexy Sew Along (March 9 - April 14, 2014!)
This sew along is a laissez-faire "sew what you want" sort of affair - what do you think is sexy? Sew that thing! There are only a few details:
- Fabric Shopping this Saturday - February 22 - my co-conspirators and I invite you to join us for fabric shopping fun in the NY garment district. (Not required, but certainly fun! Email Lisette at taponmyback(at)cox(dot)net for deets!)
- Grab a Button here!
- And join the Flickr group!
But whether you join us or not, I hope that you will stay tuned as we discover What Would Nancy Drew Wear to Make Ned Hot Under the Collar?, that hip urban librarians knows how to fan the fires (Fahrenheit 451, peeps!), and what I can possibly do to top my past sexy sews (hint: I will not be needing tape this time).
24 comments:
I'm so glad I invited you to co-host...this post just proves how right that decision was. You write brilliant posts!
Ooooooooh (la la)! Interesting! I'm the least sexy girl in town, but I'm sort of tempted to try this out! Hmm...
... a silky cami for underneath a slouchy sweater perhaps??
Why thank you! If you can't tell, I'm pretty psyched you did too!
Then we're in the same boat...I tried to find a "sew sexy" photo for my intro post and, well, it was pretty embarrassing how I lacked in any such thing.
My birthday is April 15 so I would love to sew myself a sexy bday present.
Ah! I have red silk dupioni that I want to turn into a cocktail dress for a book launch party in early April, but I was worried about standing out. I like what you said about self confidence being sexy so I'm going to give this sew-along a go! Have fun on Saturday. I have plans already otherwise I'd love to join in.
Yay! And red is an excellent color on you!
Hooray! What a great bday gift!
Excellent!!
Thanks! Just read Beau Baby's post and am now thinking mine will be too modest, but...baby steps! :)
Red is sexy and if it pushes your boundaries, I say you are in!
i love how the three of you will all have extremely different but really thought-provoking ideas about the topic. cannot wait to follow along!
Ooh, I want to join! I been thinking about making some more under things and this might be the perfect excuse!
Excellent! I'm in.
And I promise not to post any photos that would embarrass my kids.
Yes! Perfect excuse!
LOL! Excellent!
Me too! I do not associate the word sexy with myself, but I'm actually really excited about this. Let's do it together from one non-sexy to another!
oooooo I didn't even think about undies...
I'm wondering if there's some sort of way I can join this given that I feel so NOT sexy. I'm giving it a lot of thought. Pls. stay tuned. And, are you going to make a corset?! :-)
This could be just the thing to snap you out of that little rut!
I don't think corsetry this time. Neetie is going to do lingerie, I think, so I'm going to focus on something I could wear out. I have a few ideas, but haven't made a final decision yet....
Oh I so want to join in too. But I think I'm too brain dead right now to make the generous deadline :-( Would have loved to make something with that black lace that you also got. A peek-a-boo slip that isn't afraid to come out on its own either. Actually, I'm wishing I bought the whole reel. Damnit!
oooooo I'm so in!!! Now only to decide the what!
A former classmate in grad school said that the sexiest thing a woman can wear is chest waders. He got his sweetie rubber chest waders for her birthday. They are married now, so she must have liked them better than I liked the heart rate monitor I got for Valentine's day.
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