Natalie’s first draping project – keep it simple for a more likely success.
Or, with the classical bent we have at Tchad, I suppose you could subtitle it:
She came, She Sewed, She Conquered*
“I’ve been invited to a formal wedding in Shanghai in two months! Can we get a dress made?”
Natalie works up her own version of McCall’s #3830 in aquamarine sculpted velvet.
Lynn Shotwell wanted a lightweight Fall coat in tapestry. She chose Butterick #4929.
“I AM FINISHED!”
Subtitled: The saga of Vogue #2903.
Jen Ma began classes with a number of ideas. Vogue #2903 was one of them.
Lindsey Stewart, real-estate agent and bon vivant, tailors a mid-century coat pattern at Tchad.
Lisa wanted to move away from standard patterns and venture into the world of draping knits…
Michelle made Vogue #1190 a little cleaner by removing the detail and letting the shape of the dress say it all.
Cessane Johnston made this crushed silk show-stopper early on in Tchad LLC’s history.
Jennifer Ma began classes at the workroom this Spring. Vogue #1153 was her fist project.
Amie Dowker decided to tackle Vogue #8630 as her second project and threw a tie in for her man as a bonus with the extra fabric.
Before she moved to Europe with Microsoft, Carrie came up with this great Jacket. Vogue #7764 Fall 2007
Just a quick reminder that Fall classes begin soon!
Gathering fabric for the right effect is easier and looks better when you use a dress form or support.
Averie’s Polka-Dot Collection For Spring 2012
As some of you know, it has been a very not-fun time here at Tchad for a few months.
The blog and a good deal of our business had to be closed to deal with a death.
BUT NOW WE ARE BACK!
Invert your iron for the best press in velvets and pile fabrics!
Reducing bulk in heavy pile fabrics when sewing details.
Oh, THAT’S where they went!
These are machines you really shouldn’t put good money towards without seriously thinking about it first.
If you are thinking about getting a new machine, here are a few starting points to think about.
Lisa Helms drafts a basic sleeveless shift.
Lisa Helms uses Vogue #7937 to make a textured cotton skirt.
Uniquely You is one of the best, most versatile forms around for the home seamstress.
Amanda Kezios stopped by with a demand: “HELP ME MAKE A CLOCHE!”
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