Anyone can learn to sew, the author feels, and when the basic sewing techniques are mastered sufficiently to make them a secondary consideration, the seamstress can then concentrate on fashion. Sewing is an art. As such sewing is not just one big “fun fest” it requires time, input and some amount of skill. But if
Here’s the story thus far on my Craftsy experience and relationship: I’ve enrolled (and paid for) The Couture Dress, Pant Construction Techniques and Design Your Own Handbag. I received The Classic Tailored Shirt free of charge. My overall opinion of Craftsy at this point is nothing short of wonderful. I enjoy Craftsy and have no
1. Pinking shears I have a thing for vintage sewing notions and whenever I can get my hands on something particularly special it’s an extra treat. This past weekend, Wiss pinking shears, were my obsession. Yes, pinking shears (favored by couture sewers) are available in most fabric/sewing centers new, but I couldn’t get over the
Picture this-a New York brownstone is on fire. Clouds of smoke engulf the building and the sound and clamoring fire-fighting machinery is all about. From window sills on floors above and below, brave fire fighters assist man, woman, child and pet from certain death. During the excitement, pedestrians spy a lady huddled from a top
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Peek into sewing closets you’ll probably find many, many yards of good material in various stages of being made up into dresses, but for some reason never were. Instead, the creations fell by the wayside, especially when a delicious vintage designer pattern isn’t coming out like expected. Designing and having a master sloper on hand
Q: Whom did Seamstress Carolyn suspect and why? A: The murderer whose glasses had been broken in the struggle with the dead Ms. Penelope had to steal Agnes’s duplicate pair. She had to, Seamstress Carolyn knew, because to go without glasses would immediately point suspicion to her. As the three sisters wore identical frames, however,
If you’re a novice needler follow the main rule for students of stitchery: Make it easy on yourself. After you’ve acquired some basic sewing skills, picked up a sewing bible of your choice it’s time to confront the finer points of sewing: fabric choice and pattern choice. Start with an easy to handle fabric, such
Early paper patterns came in one size only. It wasn’t until later that pattern companies came up with the idea of producing multi-size paper patterns. It’s nice not having to fuss with deciphering pattern lines when constructing a garment, especially if you’re new to sewing. McCalls started producing “printed” patterns as early as 1921. Sewing
Many lovers of vintage sewing patterns collect and purchase them for no other reason than the beautiful pattern art on the pattern envelope. Most of the illustrations are works of art in their own right, but a lot of work went into getting patterns from ideal to home sewer. At least in the 1950s the