I made this vest to wear to the National Button Society Convention this past summer. I am an avid sewer and button collector and wanted to wear something that was…
There is nothing like the luxurious feel and richness of velvet. That nap that shimmers in the light beckons you like a moth to the flame. But watch out,…
The pattern was developed from scratch pinning the toile on a dress form. More details on my website (blog section) www.clbmod.com
Watch this video to learn an easy way to thread your needle for hand sewing.
The two costumes are The Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter. The designs were based off of Japanese animated show called Code Geass Nunnally in Wonderland. The costumes were…
Leaves hand stitched, Foam and felt decorative eye piece, Ivy headband
It gets pretty cold here during a Minnesota winter so many of my sewing projects are coats or involve wool. My absolute favorite wool is Pendleton, and I'm in love…
My new fall poncho using wool crepe and silk from my stash. I modified Hot Patterns's Jetsetter Poncho to eliminate bagginess at the hips and created faux bracelet length sleeves. …
When I enrolled in Susan Khalje's Couture Sewing School, I knew I wanted to work with fine fabrics that would challenge me as a seamstress. But first I had to…
This easy-to-sew, narrow hem is perfect for fine and delicate fabrics. Watch this Threads Essential Techniques video to learn how.
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