Miscellaneous Denim Prep I love starting new projects. Raw denim, rolled out and inspected. Tossed in the tub for a soak. I feel bad holding it under... Read More
Pants Men’s Khaki Chinos Are they chinos, or khakis, or in this case both? I see the names used interchangeably, but I wonder if anybody really knows. The... Read More
Miscellaneous MPB Jeans Sew Along and Supplies Peter, who runs one of my favorite blogs, Male Pattern Boldness, is organizing a jeans sew along! Starting on Monday, May 2nd, you can... Read More
Patterns Spring/Summer Men’s Shirts The weather is warming up here in Tennessee, and comfort on those hot, humid days is what I had in mind with these... Read More
Miscellaneous Laundry List I am a little late to be deciding on goals for the rest of the year in April, but better late than never. Here... Read More
Tools Sewing Machines I get asked about the sewing machines I use quite often. If I had more space, I would probably have about a dozen different... Read More
Miscellaneous Leather Belt With Yazoo Buckle Since I’ve been on a leather accessories kick lately, I thought I would post this belt I put together a little while back. I... Read More
Projects Leather Wallet and Card Case This was my first attempt at working with leather. I needed a less bulky wallet and a way to easily access business cards. The... Read More
Miscellaneous TaylorTailor on Put This On I would like to thank the guys over at Put This On for featuring my jeans on their blog. I am a huge fan... Read More
Projects New Selvedge Denim Jeans 100% cotton, 12.5oz, Blue Line, Cone Mills selvedge denim. “Slim” fit, straight leg. Single needle stitching. Handmade by me from my own pattern. Hand... Read More
Miscellaneous Gathering Supplies Selvedge denim, check. Pocket lining, check. Rivets, check. Buttons, check. More thread than I can use in a lifetime (18,000 yards), check. A new... Read More
Patterns Modified Men’s Jeans Pattern I started work on a new pair of jeans today. While I still love the first pair I made, and pretty much wear them... Read More