Also referred to by some people as “unique” prints, “fun” prints and such. However, I prefer the term “conversational” prints — they do sort of break the ice, no? Some people run far from these obvious prints, but I like them a lot. The fun and unexpected element is obvious; a “slice of life” depiction… Read More Are There “Conversational” Prints in Your Wardrobe?
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.
Header photo credit: WordPress’ free media images for users of the platform. Tired of reading about this still unfinished tunic? Think about my emotional state when things keep going wrong with it. Sorry, I refuse to abandon it. Here’s the latest mishap: while sewing the collar pieces together, the interfaced piece decided to do a… Read More Chatty Post: Just one more sewing mishap; Chanel Couture eye candy; Has red carpet fashion gone too far? And, More….
I’ll consider this post a prequel to The Finishers post where I wrote about unfinished sewing projects that are completed by people other than the originator. I wrote it back in February. The words today are about being happy when you are sewing; not stopping to mull over whether one should stop sewing just because… Read More While Aging, Keep on Sewing….
If you like to sew fine clothing, you must know that pressing as you go is a Best Practice. Here, I must emphasize that the use of a press cloth should be ingrained in your sewing process. It is now a habit with me, even for cottons. You may press sturdy cottons directly, but I… Read More Best (Sewing) Practices #4: Use a Press Cloth on Almost Every Fabric
Beginners, please add this to your sewing steps repertoire. (If you’re an advanced seamstress, feel free to go read my other excellent posts; or find more of tips by typing “sewing tips” in the search box at the top right of this post). No, that is not my cutely manicured hand. The image is from… Read More For Beginner Sewists: 2 Small Things for Sewing Success
(Go all the way down for haute couture inspiration, the pieces are 55 years apart!!! ) But first, my mundane black pants…. Sometimes in one’s sewing life, one needs to get over oneself. Occasionally you may not feel you want to follow all the protocols of good and clean sewing. Such was my trajectory with… Read More Follow the Sewing Feels. No Fine Sewing Today
Please mark your calendar on September 7, 2021, 5:30pm UK time, 11:30 am Central US, 12:30 pm Eastern US (appropriate times for Mountain and Pacific zones). Why? To watch Colleen G. Lea’s LIVE YouTube broadcast, of course. Colleen’s videos mainly focus on refashioning existing clothing with her own unique design aesthetic which is majorly focused… Read More Join Colleen G. Lea’s Live YouTube Broadcast. Plus, a True Upcycle: Standout Skirt to Bag Transformation.
Hey, readers! Hope you all are doing well. Today’s post seems hastily written, but I’ve been saving this title to use as a quick post when there’s no time to do a detailed post. Therefore, this “quickie” post is yours to enjoy (or not). These events happen at least a few times in the sewing… Read More Seamstress’ Truths.
I’m very sure, dear readers, that many of you cut multiple sewing projects at one time and stack them up ready to sew. I never did – until now. Because, isn’t that a sure way to collect a pile of unfinished items? My modus operandus is about sewing one wearable completely before starting a new… Read More Road to Speedy Sewing: Does Cutting Out Multiple Projects in One Session Work?
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