Flower Power Reimagined
I’m always amazed by what a difference fabric can make to the overall look of a finished project. This is a fun little top I made a couple of weeks ago with a yard or so of cute red and white dot fabric. Do you recognize the pattern? Take a good look. No? Well, [...]
Sweet Swiss Dot for Spring
Despite being swamped by end of term marking, I’ve been taking regular breaks in the sewing room. I find the change keeps me fresh (and sane!) and I’ve made some adorable spring and summer outfits for my niece. None too fancy, mind, and mostly separates since that’s when she’s at her most comfortable. [...]
Matching Large Scale Patterns
Big scale prints are everywhere these days. Amy Butler, Heather Bailey. The larger and bolder the better, it seems. But how do you use these patterns in garment sewing? I’ll show you how I handled a dramatic stylized paisley print to make this adorable spring raincoat from a really nice Michael Miller laminated fabric I’ve [...]
Stitching in Michigan with Wendy Schoen
I spent the weekend before last away in Michigan with my friend Debbie, stitching. Smile Debbie. We met two years ago at the SAGA conference in Indianapolis and hit it off immediately. We had great plans to reunite at Norfolk this year but my husband’s work responsibilities meant I had to miss it this year. [...]
Monkeying Around Smocking Plate
My “Monkeying Around” dress was published in the latest issue of SAGA News. I wrote about it last summer, when I was hmming and hawing over whether or not to correct the ripply binding. (I ultimately did, btw) Here are a few snapshots of the dress, pre-corrections. It looks really cute on the cover and [...]
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