Try as I might to write a long, detailed post with fashion sewing tips and tricks, plus the eye candy aspect of it all, plus some of my philosophic thoughts, sometimes a short note is okay for a quick, must-share moment. This is intended to be one of them. I’ll probably end up with more words than intended but that is what amateur wordsmiths like me, do; can’t stop typing as the thoughts and fingers fly in unison. Okay, Samina, stop,

So, remember this image a few posts ago?

I have revealed it above, since it has been printed in the latest issue of Threads magazine and distributed; the article is authored by Mariana Leung, with instructions for embellishing this silk tulle blouse; the embellishment is inspired by a piece from a 2025 Spring/Summer collection by Naeem Khan. I love that!

Here’s a link courtesy of Vogue Runway so you can see the inspiration piece. Naeem Khan SS 2025, Look #37

Image below courtesy of Threads and Mariana Leung . Do visit her website.

See? High end inspiration translating to your own interpretation and execution can be done with aplomb. The secret is to look closely at the details, and look beyond over-the-top presentation of the garment.

You’ll have to read the article for the process and nitty gritty about how Mariana executed the embellishment since I do not want to disrespect copyright laws.

The blouse itself was easy to sew, and what can I say about the silk tulle…..

1. It is easier to sew than most people think, because it is just that much crisper than nylon or polyester tulle.

2. I used a size 8 machine needle — it is a thin sheer after all. To repeat myself, it is more manageable than nylon tulle.

3. As with any tulle, it doesn’t ravel; silk tulle did not curl up at the cut ends.

4. It’s best to use simple design lines with minimal seams and details since all the beauty is in the fabric. Notwithstanding Naeem Khan’s highly corseted look.

4. Narrow seam allowances are best. Go ahead and use a wide seam allowance but trim them after for least distraction. Feel free to make a French seam, but it will add that much more thread in this gossamer fabric.

5. The narrow facings are color matched silk organza.

Silk tulle may be pricey but worth a try, even if you hem up four sides and call it a scarf. That’s an idea! Try the scarf and use Marianna’s petal embellishment.

Didn’t turn out to be a short post, did it? Sigh…

Hope you have a very happy Mother’s Day this weekend; I wish that for all women — those currently raising children, have already raised children, and have never raised children. Somewhere, you are totally mothering someone or something. A pet, an elderly parent, a sick friend, our democracy — all of them need mothering to thrive.

Samina