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I am writing this post from my powerless home in Long Island, New York. (I finally got a flight back from International Quilt Market in Houston.) All I can say is: Thank goodness for smart phones! This bodice is made from a stiff cotton and needs a lining with body. I chose a medium-weight cotton muslin...
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Having exhausted virtually all of the garment construction classes I can take in my lifetime on a Wednesday night at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, I have turned my attention to accessories: bags and shoes and belts, oh my! What girl hasn't put an extensive amount of...
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I can't say enough about the new Jil Cappuccio video, "Sewing Skirts Your Way," that is now available for purchase. You may know Jil's work from her past contributions to Stitch magazine. She creates adorable designs and the skirts that you can learn to make in this video are no different...
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Of all the tricks I've learned about couture garment sewing, underlining is probably my favorite. It takes even the cheapest fashion fabric from so-so to fabulous in a matter of minutes. And your garments will wear better and last longer with the use of underlining (also sometimes called interlining...
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When my daughters were much younger, these were my three favorite things to do before school started: G etting ready for school included some wonderful time at the sewing machine (and serger.) Left: My older daughter spent hours picking out those three coordinating ribbons. Right: For fourth grade, my...
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Often the last line of a knitting pattern reads: Sew on the buttons and enjoy! Embroidery floss and a darning needle work well for sewing on handknits. Take two tiny stitches on the front of the garment. Stitch up through the button and over the spacer. Wrap your thread around the loose threads to create...
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Have you ever had silk charmeuse and chiffon slither away from you, oblivious of the feed dog traction, or struggled to sew a bulky denim or wool seam? I know a sewing machine technique tip that will change your life. Find your presser foot tension knob on the left hand side of the machine just above...
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Sometimes a fabric is just too beautiful to cut up. I had that experience with a beautiful piece of silk fabric that I purchased recently. It was a gorgeous ethnic print that I just could not imagine into a garment, no mattter how hard I tried. In the end I just kept it exactly as it was--a 44"...
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Sewing Fabric and Tricky Materials: Free Guide to Sewing Silk Fabric and Knit Fabric It's easy sewing fabrics with unique characteristics. All it takes are a few helpful hints and tailored sewing techniques, plus some stitching practice with the right sewing notions, tools, and supplies. Sewing silk...
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Josée Carrier's Lily Pillow Covers are made with wool felt, appliqué, and embroidery. Add style to your holiday table with the Ornament Tree Place Mats by Jacquie Gering. The Appliquéd Messenger Bag by Carol Zentgraf features leather and suede appliqués. Sewing Fabric...
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Douppioni Silk Table Runner India Cotton Duvet Cover + Pillow Shams Denim Throw Chrysanthemum Pillow Cute-As-A-Button Pillow Give your Home a Makeover with 5 Free Home Décor Sewing Patterns Sometimes you want to give a room in your home a design makeover, but you are not prepared to spend a lot...
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Appliqué Your Way I'm a big fan of dressing up a plain item of clothing with simple embellishments. It's a great way to refashion something that you already own or dress up an inexpensive plain item like a t-shirt or simple dress and make it interesting. Summer is the perfect time for...
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Style a Garment Project with the Right Accessory As soon as I finish sewing a new garment, the first thing I ask is "what do I have to go with it"? The perfect scarf or bag can complete an outfit, and we all know the frustration of looking for just the right accessory and not being able to...
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Apr 21, 2011
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One of my favorite parts of the movie-going experience is watching the previews of upcoming movies. It's fun to get a sneak peek of the great (or awful) movies that will be coming to a theater near you in the upcoming months. Then you wait in anticipation until they come out. The variety of projects...
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I've recently amassed a large selection of jersey knit fabrics in a fabulous array of colors. I've become obsessed with the current popularity of draped designs, and the liquid drape of silk and bamboo jersey is irresistible. While the pattern construction for knits is often kept simple to keep...