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Q: Why are Princess Seams Called Princess Seams? —Emma Weber, Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom A: Melissa Heischberg, an historical costume expert (Sempstress.org), traces this classic means of shaping back several…
Continuing with the spring theme and my inspired visions of the "Secret Garden", this "Tulip Petal" shift dress mimics the shape of an upside down tulip. The panels are cut…
This is the wool jacquard coat from a late-1930's Vogue pattern I created as part of my 2014 Make-it-with-Wool ensemble. My inspiration was the Arizona night sky which displays deep…
I made all items from my own self drafted patterns. This vintage style ensemble is for a Dickens themed Holiday Party held as part of a yearly celebration. Guests are…
There seems to be some confusion about sewing an inside seam to an outside seam, without puckering one side or the other. I'm posting this, to help all of those…
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