While viewing the collections for Fall 2025 Couture season, some pieces in Rahul Mishra’s collection have been living in my brain since. These are fashion elements that rise up in the air, defiant of gravity and extraordinarily dramatic and beautiful. As I dug more into the collections, there were other designers with the same anti-gravity… Read More Gravity Defying Fashion
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.
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.
I. Am. Back. With apologies for not posting (again) on a regular schedule. Today, I’ll be nice and share links from other people’s work for you to enjoy. BREAKING: Big 4 Patterns Sold to Liquidator. What now?? “Legacy” pattern companies, a.k.a. the Big 4, a.k.a. Butterick-Simpilcity-Vogue-McCalls have been sold to a liquidator! Here’s a link… Read More Sharing Other People’s Work …..
The times when you’re ready to don your latest make immediately, and certain things pop up which prevent you from doing that. Or, those unending last minute annoyances…. 1. A slip is requisite for a sheer garment but the only creamy white slip in my possession which I thought would be perfect but did not… Read More Your Slip is Showing. Unending little sewing tasks that keep you from donning your new stuff right away.
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….
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.
I solved my yucky neckline finish but caused another mishap in the same garment. It is not completed yet so be not afraid; there’s potential for more (insert sarcastic emoji here). First mishap mend: tackle the neckline slit puckers. There were some options here. It just came down to how much time I wanted to… Read More Pucker Mend
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