Tip: Don’t Freak Out About Slight Irregularities
Keep calm and understand that fabric isn’t sheet metal.Read More →
Debbie’s Showstopper #6,483,261
Debbie has been on a roll again with pageant showstoppers as part of her D’Jean series. This dress is interesting, in that she is venturing out into developing patterns of her own based roughly on multiple pieces from multiple patterns then overlaid with her own interpretation. She started with the bodice from Simplicity #8330. She modified the shape to fit just a bit better and did a little sculpting through the sides and back. The skirt section is loosely based on Neue Mode #22627 with the flare of the skirt changed subtly. Once we got through the initial redrafting, shaping, and draping, we were goodRead More →
The Little Black Dress
Let Simon Henry walk you through the process of drafting a block for your perfect Audry Hepburn moment. Read More →
Tip: 3-D Sewing With Knits
Debbie uses a dress form to deal with problematic knits.Read More →
Simplified Clothing Construction: Home & Garden Bulletin #59
A concise Great Society booklet from the Department of Agriculture.Read More →
Tip: Sewing Sequined Fabric… Verena’s Couture Compromise
Verena uses a beaded illusion for her bridal bustier.Read More →
Jo-Ann Fabrics Has Some Decent Fabric Lately
Jo-Ann has been surprising us lately…Read More →
“Oh, THAT’S Feminine?!? How About THIS?!?”
No, That’s not feminine, THIS is feminine.Read More →
The Sewing Fairies Take an Excursion
The workroom’s sewing fairies take a break.Read More →
Fabric 911
Every sewer at some point will mess things up. Make peace with this. Then go buy Barbara Deckert’s Sewing 911.Read More →
Tip: Avoiding Buttonholes in Knits
Using cording instead of buttonholes in knits and loose fabrics.Read More →
Burda #7202 as Second Project
Burda #7202 makes a great introduction to hand sewing.Read More →
Ying Works up Simplicity #6680
Ying works up Vintage Simplicity #6680 as a first project.Read More →
…Respecting Your Craft
I was pleasantly surprised when a student opened their sewing kit and I saw this…Read More →
Verena’s Version of Vogue #2902
Verena shows off her first project: Vogue #2902 at Tchad Workrooms.Read More →
Mitch Works Up McCall’s #5252
McCall’s #5252 makes a nice windbreaker in navy blue wool.Read More →
McCall’s #7133: A Great Pattern Despite The Envelope Pictures
McCall’s #7133 is a great jumpsuit that gets overlooked a LOT.Read More →
Tip: Turning & Thinking Outside the Box
Think outside the box when you are problem solving.Read More →