Fabric is silk charmeuse and dupioni. The costume is based on Byzantine religious icons. Modeled by Rachel Bowers. Photographed by Andy Jordan.
The fabric used for this beautiful shirt is georgette. I like the look and flow of georgette for men's shirts because it is light and airy but not "see-thru" I…
here are some photos from the same festival only one year before. our task was to recreate old collar patterns (papirc) into something fresh and new.
This was an easy and versitile coat to make, I made it out of gold drapery taffeta that has jaquard lines throughout the fabric. I found the most beautiful rhinestone…
The words "dapper" and "natty" come to mind when I wear my 1936 seersucker jacket. This was the first project my sewing teacher helped me with, six years ago, when…
Vintage pattern McCall 7842, published 1934. I was enchanted by the pattern illustration, but the result was not so great. Could this pattern be adjusted to suit me? See more…
Learn how to make the distinctive shawl collar type, drafted with the lapel and collar in one, for easy sewing and flattering style.
This wonderful design is beautiful and comfortable at the same time. It has a unique braided neckline, empire waist and a skirt covered in gathered petals. When you spin, the…
I used a Vogue pattern to make this suit. The jacket is faux suede. Jacket pattern needed to be altered as a shawl collar never fits a large bust properly.
Use these step-by-step instructions to design a two-piece collar with a stand.
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