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).
