Dudestuff on Display

Here's pics of the Dude's latest work, and some old classics. They're hanging in a local shop window, as part of a "Men Doing Crafty Stuff" display.

On the left are the Dudettes' Easter dresses, D2's on the wall and D1's on the mannequin. Middle is the Dude's "Star Wars" shirt that Mrs. Dude was horrified to learn he was actually going to wear in public. On the right is an afghan knitted by the Dude's FIL.

Next project... Pants!

Happy Memorial Day

The Dude would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all Veterans of all wars, and wish those currently serving at home and overseas all the best. SD prays for your safe return to all your loved ones.

In honor of Air Force veterans in particular, the Dude made this dress (well two actually) for his kids this weekend. Each took about 1 1/2 hours not including cutting and pinning. Zoom in and you'll see the Air Force Seal in each circle!

First project with new machine!

SD's in-laws have come to his rescue and sent a new machine, a Scandinavia 300! It does embroidery! SD has some practicing to do...

Meanwhile, here's a photo of the Dude's latest project. He finished it tonight, and SD's DW commented "Oh, God, you're going to wear it tomorrow, aren't you?"

Yes, of course. Why not?

Easter Dress

Here's a photo of SD's latest project, an easter dress for Daughter #1:

Or maybe not

Okay, so check it out. Sewing Dude got his machine back from storage and finally got a chance to open it up and live up to his name a bit, only to find that for the first time in 21 years of military moves, something got destroyed.

Yep, that's right. The movers did a number on Sewing Dude's beloved machine. Needless to say, SD will be filing a claim and an official complaint against the company responsible.


For now SD is borrowing mom's ancient Singer. It's not fancy or anything, but it works. And it's all metal, so it won't break easily.

Peace,

SD

The return of Sewing Dude

I have now been without my sewing machine for nearly a year, and it's been getting to me. Fortunately, I have been able to secure adequate, if temporary, housing for me and my family. So, the Air Force is making its final shipment of household goods at government expense sometime this month. We'll be swamped by boxes for a while, but at least I'll be able to make cool stuff again.

The Sewing Dude will return!

A new sewing adventure!

The SewingDude is about to embark on a new sewing adventure. My wife got me "Quiltagami" for Christmas. Basically, it's a combination of quilting and origami. Since I'm pretty good at the latter, and fair at the former, this should be fun to try out. This is one skill I'm going to have to take slooooooowly...

Kewl!

Kimono-style Child's Robe

I'm getting quite good at this, if I do say so my self. I made this bathrobe for my other child, out of fleece with a satin blanket binding edge. It's her Christmas Present. Think she'll like it?

Sewing Dude Pattern #3.

Two-piece child's bathrobe

I made this one for my kid, who doesn't like to wear clothes after dinner but still needs something to cover up with. SewingDude Pattern #2, pink fleece.

My Halloween Costume

This one took about 5 hours, start to finish. I haven't entirely decided on what to be yet; either Lord Voldemort, Lucius Malfoy or a dementor. Simplicity Pattern 9887.

And here's the finished robe

With Ravenclaw patch from patchgeeks.com.

I added the "P" (for Prefect) emblem before sewing on the house patch and I'm looking at adding an honor guard-style agulet (shoulder rope and tassel) for a little extra color.

Ravenclaw Prefect Robes

I just finished with my oldest daughter's Halloween costume; she decided this year she wanted to go as a Ravenclaw Prefect from Harry Potter. This one is from Simplicity pattern 3993. I added the buttons and gold border and gave it a blue lining (though next time I'll build the lining and outer layer seperately and then assemble it as a whole).

I want to go as Mr. Weasley, but she thinks I should be Lucius Malfoy. We'll see...

The Manly art of Sewing

Welcome to my blog! If you're a man who likes to sew, or if you are a woman who knows a man who likes to sew, I hope you'll find it entertaining, informative and useful.

Here's a few things I've done recently, just to kick it off: