I love black and white for spring and was inspired by the catalog photos for this knit cardigan jacket, Vogue pattern #8819. Unfortunately the pattern did not come with any…
This is a one shoulder party/cocktail dress, very sexy, with a 12" long fringe. I used a embroidered net with sequins. Dress is all lined, but with an sheer back.
Using Marfy 2137 I made this stunning mother of the bride dress. The fashion fabric was a fuchsia silk jacquard with silk organza underlining, and a china silk lining. I…
I made this holiday gown out of irridescent Duponi Silk, originally purchased from Britex in San Francisco - the bill for the fabric surpassed $250 back in the early 2000's. …
Designer Angela Wolf shares a few tips on how to adjust shoulders to achieve a better-fitting sleeve.
As a base I used a coat from the 90's, a classic form. I cut the pattern from the waist. The top of the jacket I cut open in several…
I love this pattern. I altered the sleeve length from 3/4 to full length and made the jacket double breasted. It looks fab as a casual or a dressed up…
You could win the book "Dressmaking: 200 Q&A" by Mary McCarthy!
My daughter casually dropped a picture from Marie Claire Magazine on my desk and said, "You could make me one of these if you get bored." We discussed potential changes…
This light-weight vest, or cover-up was fashioned from a flared bottom tank top that was once attached to a blouse. The shoulder seams had to be cut in order to…
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