The Tabula Rasa Jacket has a natural shoulder line, relaxed fit, and vertical panel seams providing options for pattern blocking. Unique to this design is its squared armhole shape, making…
A tunic and pants strike a contemporary yet comfortable note. The Vogue 9305 ensemble pattern is rated easy to sew and can be flattering to any figure type. A bold…
This 360-degree view shows the short jacket closes at center front with hooks and eyes, and the semifitted dress has a dropped waist and a skirt with knife pleats at…
Knit or stretch garments frequently have visible hemstitching. Sometimes blind or nearly unseen stitching is a better alternative. Applied properly, a stretch blind-hem stitch creates an invisible and stretchy finish.
Staying warm, being comfortable, and looking fabulous. Quilted jackets, long wool coats, and flowing capes steal the stage at many fall ready-to-wear shows as trends veer from severe, fitted styles…
I love the concept of reversible garments, especially for traveling. Packing items that serve double duty means more outfit choices and more room in my suitcase for souvenir fabric. The…
Custom-made adornments for garments, bags, hair ornaments, or jewelry are delightfully easy to create. Basic hand-beading skills and a simple backing method produce beautiful pieces you can attach to ready-to-wear…
The visual effect is of a sleeve that wraps around the forearm, but the method is more straightforward: A simple change along the hem edge of a two-piece dolman sleeve…
