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"Ethereal"

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This is a small collection of dresses i designed and made for my college graduation fashion show.

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1860's Silk Ensemble

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A delightful lady wanted me to create a new 1860's ensemble for her.  We designed it together having been been influenced by photos, research and her likes & dislikes.  40 yds. of silk...

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Hand Painted Ultrasuede Journal

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Hand painted ultrasuede journal. Painted with Lumeire paints. The journal closes with a black suede cord and has a cotton batik fabric lining. Inside there are 3 signatures made of a combination of...

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Shibori Design on Silk

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A simple form of Shibori using plastic, paint brush, straws, eye droppers, small cups, several colors of dye-na-flow, thread, string, 1 yard light weight silk fabric and kosher salt. Fold fabric in...

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Redondo and Hermosa

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I loved this pattern by Studio Tantrum. I had to try it out on my daughter, it was fun to make, and she loves wearing it! I did it in all designer cotton, so it's really soft, but a huge pain to iron!

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Samplings of Weft Knit and Warp Knit Fabrics

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More examples of weft knit and warp knit fabrics:Take a look at a few common types of readily available knits.

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Master Class: More Great Fabric Manipulations

Raveling fabrics and cloth tubes can take your garments to a new embellishment level.

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Sources for Chic, New Eco Fabrics

Learn how to sew greener with these alternative fabrics.

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Fabric Printing with a Brayer

This easy-to-find graphic-arts tool makes textural design on fabric as simple as using a paint roller.

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A Figure-Flattering Tee

Learn how to make a custom-fit surplice top that elongates the body and slims the waist.

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Bias 101

Master the tricks of sewing bias-cut garments with a simple style and foolproof fabric.

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Yo-yos by the Hoopful

Learn how to turn your embroidery machine into a yo-yo assembly line.

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Fabric Shopping with a Pro

Simplify making decisions at the fabric store by systematically comparing swatches.

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Sheer Seams and Edges

A contemporary couturier shares techniques for making neat, narrow finishes on sheer and lightweight fabrics.

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Making Sense of Stabilizers

Fabric stabilizers are rewriting the book on decorative sewing techniques, and new ones appear daily. Here's how to sort through the maze.

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Easy and Elegant Linen

Linen does wrinkle, but once you get past that, you can start assessing its many charms. In this article Susan Khalje sings the praises of linen and explains how to get the most from this ancient fabric.

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Introducing Decorator Fabrics

There's an astounding fabric source out there that most sewers don't know a thing about. Here's how to find it and shop it.

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A Primer on Sewing Knits

A guide for easy-to-make knit garments that look like ready-to-wear

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Video: Straightening the Grain On Fluid Fabrics

Before cutting, the crossgrain and the lengthwise grain need to be ruler straight. In this video, fashion designer Sarah Veblen demonstrates the technique.

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Video: Do-It-Yourself Crushed Velvet

Use your iron to enhance the texture and bring out the color of this elegant fabric.

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