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AlaskaDeb

Deborah Riva, Sitka, AK, US
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craft interests: sewing

my etsy page:
http://athenasthreads@etsy.com

Gender: Female

Birthday: 02/15/1968

Member Since: 01/21/2009

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Dragonfly Queen

This is my Dragonfly Queen costume.  The fabric is made with layers of metalic mesh.  The layers were quilted with gold thread to create the irridescent effect that we see on dragonflys...

Tangerine

This little tangerine sundress is made with silk chiffon and a jersey underlining.  The dress has two layers of chiffon cut on a bias.  The over skirt includes the woven border at a...


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Re: Find Your Best Silhouette

I am a math teacher in a middle school. I also teach a clothing construction class as an elective. This article was like a golden windfall! I can share it with my sewing class and my math class. It is fun to see all of the places where this proportion occurs in our world. My sewing class just made purses and now I am wondering if their eyes chose rectangles with the golden ratio. I will have them measure and see. Thanks for all of the info. and ideas.