In my opinion, the best outcome occurs when you work backwards from the final envisioned project. Which is to say, do as I say and not as I did with this lovely tank-style maxi. Yeah, I’m visiting it again to articulate some seemingly small procedural things, but when purposefully thought through before even cutting out,… Read More Sewing Decisions – Think Backwards
She is done! These are my own few tips; feel free to comment and add your own ideas, please. Simplicity of silhouette because the print is KING. ….. and minimum seam lines within that silhouette, because you do not want to break up the print where it ceases to be impactful. Also, matching up the… Read More The Print is King When Sewing Conversational Prints.
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.
Perk up! I’m excited to show you the completed jean-jacket — still technically a trial. Yay. I really like it! Roz was right in saying that it is a “completer” piece. Wanna hear something funny? Even in its incomplete state, I wore it out the door, albeit just to take a few steps to the… Read More Done! The Iconic Blue Jean Jacket (Trial) #3
It’s not complete, but my progress with the jean-jacket is before you, and I list a few sewing tips and trials I came across so far; some issues were anticipated and therefore prepared for. Others were not expected; I’ll live with them or work around them — or will make a note for the next… Read More Iconic Blue Jean Jacket: Part 2
If you reach out for your jean-jacket frequently, is it a basic? According to my friend Roz of Sew Much Fabric, it is a “completer piece”, adding a classic-edgy chic to one’s look no matter the rest of the outfit, or occasion: errand run, workday (in a lot of work places, these days), or informal… Read More Start of Wardrobe Planning — the Iconic Blue Jean Jacket. Part 1
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
These two “tips” should be a “best practice”, in my humble opinion, that is, they are useful tasks for every sewing project. Genius way to use a hairstyling tool in the sewing room. 1. Do you iron your threads before hand sewing? You should, to prevent tangling and knots. Sewing expert Kenneth King suggests using… Read More Sewing Tips #4 and #5: Small Thread Tasks that Matter Bigly.
While there’s much to say about the importance of muslins to gauge the fit of a garment, tiny bodily imperfections are frequently revealed in a try-on of the completed (whether there was a trial muslin or not) or ready-to-wear clothing. = Newly sewn or purchased garments may be trying to tell you that you have… Read More Sewing Tip #3. Finished Garments can hold clues about tiny variances in your body.
I may or may not be writing this sewing tip solely to show off my new linen maxi, made on the bias grain, the fabric being from Sew Much Fabric . The beauty of the fabric and color doesn’t come across in photos, though. It is shown on a dress form, but it does look… Read More Sewing Tip #2; Even Up the Bias Binding.
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