Just when I thought Project Runway was permanently shelved after a spectacular Season 20, the show is back. Yay. Season 21 has aired and you can now watch all 10 episodes on the Freeform channel website (free) or stream it on Hulu if you have a subscription. I was thrilled at the announcement but wasn’t… Read More A Downsized Project Runway Season 21 is Back With Heidi. Watch for the Creativity.
Ken Sakata, creative director at the Front Office brand (pictured), is not the designer of this particular menswear garment, but he details the designer’s practical thoughts and processes — in this case, Errolson Hugh the designer of the ACRONYM brand, a designer most homesewers probably never heard of but should emulate. I am linking Dr.… Read More Ken Sakata on “First Person” Pocket Design Concept by Errolson Hugh.
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… Read More Silk Tulle reveal. Tulle Tips. Unedited Ramble.
Hello! I can’t stop writing about my Blue Jean Jacket. I now realize it is so versatile that there is practically no occasion that I cannot wear it, other than a black-tie gala, a South Asian wedding or 100 degree weather outdoors. Here are just three ways I love my jacket; plus a fourth idea… Read More Road Testing the BJJ (Blue Jean Jacket)
…. it’s all explained in a video of their Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2025 collection: 1. A statue of Diana the Huntress (or goddess of hunting) displayed in Paris’ Louvre museum, played a key role as inspiration for said collection. Fascinating. How did Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri lean into the hunting goddess look?… Read More Diana the Hunting Goddess Inspired the House of Dior. Does She Inspire a Fashion Sewer?
While the (now closed) Bernina Sewing Studio was a small independent sewing machine dealership in my area, it was where the owner Barbara introduced me to the joys of a good sewing machine, the delightful enigma of a serger, and showed me that Sandra Betzina existed. I became enthralled by Sandra’s expertise and personal charisma… Read More Sandra Betzina (retiring): A Sewing Star Still Reigns.
Thus we reach the end of the battle with these three shirts and a Happy Thanksgiving to all, the common features being the hallmark men’s shirt collar and front-buttoning band. The three quarter sleeves are my option for all three. Take a look and tell me what you think. This composite of photos proves the… Read More Button-down Battle #3. Viscose twill maxi (midi on tall people) shirtdress
Then get rid of your prized clothing with logos prominently featured. Quiet Luxury: The buzzword may be newish in the high fashion world, and pertains to the idea that some wealthy (old money rich) and well-dressed people just do not care for putting design house logos and overt signals of a design house aesthetic on… Read More So, You Want to Look Rich…. Old money rich.
Hi, all! Hope you’re doing well. A memory came back from, oh, 20-25 years ago. How to finish this kind of multi-thread, multi-cord woven braid so that it seems to disappear neatly in the middle of the fabric. Turning it under would of course create an unsightly bulk due to multiple levels of braid components.… Read More Magical Braid Application?
The Obama portraits arrived at the Museum of Fine Art Houston, and on the last day of the exhibit, my daughter and I managed to catch the display. May I say, I adore these portraits. Not just for the artistic licenses, but the inspiration behind each one. But, I only want to talk about the… Read More Feeling Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Portrait Dress
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