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1Karen83

Karen Simpson, Winter Haven, FL, US
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I'm a Florida girl who is passionate about sewing. I've moved past the home dec projects that dominated my life for so many years. Now I create boutique type jackets. I love to throw on a "conversation piece" jacket over black cropped pants, a colored shell and strappy sandals. It's a great Florida look and such fun to sew.

craft interests: fashion, gifts, paper-crafts, quilting, sewing, beading

Gender: Female

Birthday: 04/17/1944

Member Since: 08/24/2009

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Seeing with new eyes

The article in Threads issue 144 "Well Vested" gave me some new vision.  I noticed that as there was no facing my piece of rayon that was the same on both sides would work.  It turned out...


recent comments

Re: Red Asian jacket

WOW..I'm almost at a loss for words. what a work of art. It is fablulous

Re: Vogue printed linen summer dress

The dress is wonderful and it is perfect on you. The piping just makes it pop. I love to use piping, too. It makes such a difference.

Re: Linen "Giraffe" Jacket

A great jacket. So elegant and the simple lines of the design do not detract from the smashing fabric. Beautiful construction