Hi there, future Project Runway designers! As promised, here is a tutorial on how to make a French seam. Let’s get started. First, I’d like you to see this image of a silk organza blouse. Can you spot the French seams? Usually, it is used in sheer fabric such as chiffon, silk organza etc. But it’s also… Read More Sew a French Seam
Dear future stars of Project Runway, Just a few things for you to consider, from a fan of Project Runway since Season 1 Episode 1….. Please learn how to make a French seam. I’m looking at you, Richard (Season 11)! I’ll show you how to make a French seam on this blog. Please check in tomorrow. Do… Read More Sewing and Other Advice For Future Project Runway Contestants
Someone please tell me; did the “miter” show up first in sewing, or in carpentry? I see impressive work by the technical (i.e. sewing) staff at the House of Fendi in their Spring Summer 2013 line. The “miter” seems to be a dominant feature. I love their interpretations, and will follow up in a future post with… Read More Miter Mania
Blame the bloggers. They are the reason I launched this blog in the already saturated social media firmament. Are you listening bloggers? Some of you are rock stars of the sewing blogosphere and others are not (yet). Maybe it’s part of your business, or you aspire to an income generating blog, or you write your web log… Read More I’d Like to Give Back (Blame the Sewing Bloggers)
Wondering about the header image on this blog? Wanna know how that piece of blue fabric and yellow embroidery ended up? Read on. Are you wondering what I was making and why I did not choose a better graphic? Are you questioning whether I was able to get those marks out of the fabric? For starters, here’s an un-cropped version… Read More What’s Up with the Header Graphic on This Blog?
Yup, in 2013 I am bringing out my unfinished projects.This item broke the PSP (pending sewing project) aka UFO record of all time. The LBD (little black dress) now achieves completion on my personal blog right here and now. Stashed away carefully many, many years ago, these parts were unearthed from my daughter’s closet (it… Read More Little Black Dress Sees Light of Day
Sewing enthusiasts, thank you for visiting my sewing blog! I love to sew, have always loved it and am preparing to share the first post with the world! Please do visit again very soon to check my first post. Here’s a preview :). There’s a story behind it… Follow me on Twitter @seweverything Samina
