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Sewing for Fashion--and Awards

SLMiller, associate editor | June 15th, 20112 comments

The American Sewing Guild Conference is just a few short months away (Aug. 18-21, 2011) in Los Angeles, but there’s still time to enter the ASG’s annual Fashion Show. Submit your application by July 30!

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Leather Lacing for Fantasy Fur Jacket

KennethDKing, contributor | June 13th, 201110 comments

This is the process by which I determined the kind and placement of the lacing that holds the leather yoke to the fantasy fur.

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MUSEUM EXHIBIT: "Sporting Life" at FIT

amm, contributor | June 7th, 20114 comments

If you enjoy wearing casual clothes, you'll enjoy this exhibit!

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'Project Accessory' Begins Casting Soon

smcfarland, contributor | June 2nd, 201119 comments

Have you heard about the accessory-themed "Project Runway" spin-off?

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Color Coordination

SLMiller, associate editor | June 1st, 201136 comments

The process of color forecasting seems a little mysterious, but the resulting color forecasts are never dull. How do you interpret or incorporate seasonal color trends in your own sewing?

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Pintuck a Ruffle

MaryRay, contributor | May 31st, 201112 comments

A deep ruffle at the bottom of a skirt keeps the fullness away from the hips. Replace gathers with pintucks for a flounce that's less fussy.

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Dance costumes sparkle with hand applied embellishments

amm, contributor | May 31st, 20117 comments

You have the opportunity to vote for your favorite dance costume

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Museum Exhibit: Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty

amm, contributor | May 24th, 20111 comment

If you can't visit the Metropolitan Museum to see the exhibit, you'll want to visit the Met website.

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Makers of All Stripes Come Together

SLMiller, associate editor | May 11th, 20112 comments

Billed as “part playground, part science fair, part welding shop, and part county fair,” Maker Faire brings together DIY crafters and “makers” of every kind as exhibitors showing their innovative work.

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A Nice Little Suit

SusanKhalje, contributor | May 9th, 201129 comments

A consignment shop find is full of wonderful touches, both inside and out.

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Playing Dress Up at The 2011 Costume Institute Gala

SLMiller, associate editor | May 4th, 20111 comment

This year’s event was held to celebrate the opening of the Met’s new exhibition, “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty,” and a few of the stars seem to have taken inspiration from the designer's aesthetic.

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Fashionably royal patterns

annieoconnor, assistant editor | April 29th, 20117 comments

The world watched as Kate Middleton, together with Sarah Burton, gave bridal fashion a new, yet tradtional, look. Here are some pattern suggestions that speak to this now iconic bridal gown.

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