In the southern region of Pakistan, there lies a province named Sindh. Therein live some crafts people who are experts in the creation of 2 yard (approx.) pieces of cotton called “Ajrak” in a gloriously printed (and sometimes further embellished) form. These are used as scarves for men and women, turbans, and in the modern… Read More Textiles from Other Lands: #Ajrak from Pakistan
“In Praise of the Needlewoman”: The image above is of a book of paintings depicting girls and women sewing, by Gail Carolyn Sirna As an obsessed sewing hobbyist, I’m excited when a book of fiction crosses my path and has the word “seamstress” or “pattern-maker” or “collection” in the title. Today, I’m sharing some books… Read More Sewing Themed Fiction
…. so lets nerd out today. With this post, I’ll turn the tables and ask your opinion about shirt interfacings; if you make button down shirts for men or women what is your preferred collar and cuff interfacing? I have never managed to get my head wrapped around selecting the right one. I’ve asked… Read More Shirt Interfacing: I have Questions
Recently, I made something for a miniature human – a grandniece. She comes with two sisters (all three are 5 and under), so whoever fits this kurta, gets to wear it until it is handed down. Given the small piece of fabric, this one’s going to fit the middle child, a two year old cutie.… Read More Kurta in Miniature
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