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September 2, 2010
By Callie
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Making of a mink coat

September 1, 2010
By Callie
Vintage leopard coat

Making of a mink coat
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Ode to times gone by

August 7, 2010
By Callie
Vogue magazine ads

There are three types of women: those who wear ready-made, those who make their own clothes and those who have their clothes made. Most of us fit in the “ready-made” category.  It’s convenient and it’s what we’re use to. That’s okay.  There’s nothing wrong with it.  But there’s something satisfying just a little bit...
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Part 2: How to make a basic pattern: Making the muslin

August 6, 2010
By Callie
Dress forms to be used for draping fabric

Continued from How to make a basic pattern E.  Make a trial muslin Make the trial muslin in medium weight unbleached muslin. 1.  Straighten the grain of the fabric by tearing both cut ends. 2.  Pin the torn edges together.  Pin the selvages together. 3.  Lay out the corrected basic pattern on the cloth...
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Aprons

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