….or, “Why do you sew?” Dear readers, you may not find these questions annoying, but I do. I’ll try to answer the question in the title anyway. Below are my top 5 answers, starting with #5 when I’m least inspired. #1 is when I’m most likely to approach the sewing machine (which is almost… Read More “What inspires you to sew?” Most Annoying Question Ever…
If you were following the fashion media during New York Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2016 presentation, you probably could not help but notice a common “thread” or two in some collections. The design feature that stuck in my mind was the “hanging seam” or floating seam. I didn’t know it was called the hanging seam until Zac Posen,… Read More Sewing Inspiration: Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016. The Floating Seam
Kwik Sew 3691 now has a hallowed place in my pattern stash. Hanging up a newly and successfully sewn garment in the closet induces calm. That’s why I make my clothes. A successful end result that sends me into a zen like state, even more than the activity of sewing. That is why I love a certain… Read More Pattern (Kwik Sew 3691) and Print (Picasso Inspired)
To emulate the professional stylists who dress celebrities, I like to add “options” to my wardrobe; and this is the latest one. I love this tunic. It is KwikSew 3691. It has a vintage 60s vibe, and at the same time works for my wardrobe in 2015. I made two in quick succession. With just three… Read More How Do You Finish 1/4 inch Seam Allowances? #KwikSew 3691
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