My project began when I fell in love with a raw silk from Jab. This is the yellow woven jacket material of my two piece jump suit. I had…
I made this Mad hatter costume for a friend of mine, Brian Brady(in the pictures). I made the entire costume from my own pattern I made. I made the long,…
The key to sewing a very flat patch pocket is where you place the interfacing and how the fabric is folded and sewn.
I was so excited when I heard about this contest. It was the perfect challenge for me to practice my newfound knowledge on fitting techniques. To make these pants I…
Umbrella Skirt and Jacket My 8-gored skirt and matching short-sleeve jacket are constructed from a white antique linen tablecloth that I found in Buenos Aires. The linen is a...
For easy summer sewing I used Loes Hinse's Bolero Jacket #5106 which I had used before and liked the casual fit & ease of construction - no interfacing, no lining.…
Cool summer dress in natural linen with boxpleats and tucks in front and pockets made from antique table runner. I modified Simplicity pattern 2933 View A by lowering the neckline…
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…
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…
Vintage Butterick pattern, "Boxy or Belted Topper," 1950. I sewed this in a coat-making class at Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul, MN, Nov.-Dec. 2008. Excellent for warmth and fashion while…
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