charmeuse

Sewing with Silk: Reeled Silk Satins

Nothing says luxury like the sheen of reeled silk satins. These ultrasmooth textiles make any garment more special.
How to Sew with Charmeuse Fabric

Charmeuse is a light- to medium-weight woven fabric with a satin weave, which yields one bright and shiny face, while the reverse is matte. Most garments fabricated in charmeuse feature…
Silk Charmeuse Pleated Blouse

I made this blouse from Simplicity 1315 pattern in a lovely sapphire blue silk charmeuse.
Couture Wedding Gown

I had the honor of making my niece's wedding gown. I have sewn most everything but never a wedding dress, or a strapless dress with corset. I knew the fitting…
Charmeuse Evening Gown with Rhinestone Trim

This dress was constructed for a client who was attending a formal military ball. Individual curved tucks, using Kenneth D. King's technique (December 10, 2013, Issue 271, Threads eLetter), were...
Hand-Painted Silk Charmeuse Kimono Dress

I designed this dress for my final project in a Textile Design course. After drafting the dress pattern, I drew the textile surface design directly onto the pattern. …
Silk Charmeuse Luxe Bow Blouse

I made this silk charmeuse floppy bow blouse with French seams throughout and with antique glass buttons.
My Version of All Saints “Marin” Leather Jacket

This Jacket was inspired by the All Saints Leather "Marin Jacket". I loved the texture of the leather with the added detail of the quilting. I added the quilting detail…
Fancy Fabric Challenge My Project Runway Challenge

I live in Tennessee and my niece lives in California, One day she called me and asked me if I could copy this dress she saw at a boutique in…
Enter to Win: Fancy Fabric Challenge

We want to see your fanciest garments made from the fanciest fabrics. Enter for your chance to win great prizes from Ottlite and The Ribbon Store.

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charmeuse

Sewing with Silk: Reeled Silk Satins

How to Sew with Charmeuse Fabric

Silk Charmeuse Pleated Blouse

Couture Wedding Gown

Charmeuse Evening Gown with Rhinestone Trim

Hand-Painted Silk Charmeuse Kimono Dress

Silk Charmeuse Luxe Bow Blouse

My Version of All Saints “Marin” Leather Jacket

Fancy Fabric Challenge My Project Runway Challenge

Enter to Win: Fancy Fabric Challenge

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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charmeuse

Sewing with Silk: Reeled Silk Satins

How to Sew with Charmeuse Fabric

Silk Charmeuse Pleated Blouse

Couture Wedding Gown

Charmeuse Evening Gown with Rhinestone Trim

Hand-Painted Silk Charmeuse Kimono Dress

Silk Charmeuse Luxe Bow Blouse

My Version of All Saints “Marin” Leather Jacket

Fancy Fabric Challenge My Project Runway Challenge

Enter to Win: Fancy Fabric Challenge

Threads Magazine

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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