We’ve recently started the Winter 2020 session of sewing classes, and as usual people are bringing all kinds of things to the workroom cutting tables. We’ve recently discovered a leather and hide resource that is amazing: District Leathers. You can find just about anything there. Check them out!Read More →
We are in the process of enrolling the 2020 Winter Session of sewing classes in the Chicago Workroom and there is still time and space left to get on board! Here is what we have for you this Winter: Monday: 12-3, 3-6, or 6-9 6 January – 9 March Tuesday: 12-3, 3-6, or 6-9 7 January – 10 March Wednesday: 12-3, 3-6, or 6-9 8 January – 11 March Thursday: No Classes Scheduled Friday: No Classes Scheduled Saturday: 1-4 or 4-7 11 January – 14 March Sunday: 10-1, 1-4, or 4-7 12 January – 15 March Just let us know what you need –Read More →
Linda Prieto talks about her newest sewing project: telalinda.com – a vintage reproduction fabric line that tries to duplicate the print and texture of fabrics form the early 20th century.Read More →
It is lighter than muslin or most shirtings, smooth, plain weave, with just the slightest hint of polish to it. Any heavier polish and it would veer into polished cottons or chintz – any lighter and it would veer into voile, lawn, or batiste.
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Carson’s list of questions the first day of sewing classes…Read More →
Let Lee Hollahan walk you through the steps to begin understanding pattens and shapes…Read More →
Glove stretchers make great pressing and turning tools for the sewist and tailor.Read More →
How did we have access to portable information about fabrics before phones?Read More →
Let the editors of Threads Magazine help you begin to understand the basics.Read More →
If you really want a concise and yet comprehensive guide to sewing, you will own the Unit Method of Clothing Construction by the Iowa Home Economics Association.Read More →
Let the Basics of Corset Building get you started…Read More →
A concise Great Society booklet from the Department of Agriculture.Read More →
Zarapkar: System of Cutting by Shiri K.R. Zarapkar is a good solid standard around here when we need to talk about Indian or Pakistani clothing in the abstract or concrete. Amazon says of it: Provides detailed and complete information with instructions about measurements, cutting and sewing of dresses for adults and children, men’s pants, capes, saris, aprons, nightgowns, blouses, as well as many Indian fashion designs. Includes many many excellent illustrations. And that is true, but let’s go a little deeper here. First of all, just FYI, this isn’t a sewing manual. It is a tailor’s design and cutting manual that was published by NanveetRead More →
Знциклопедия Кройки и Шитья (Encyclopedia of Cutting and Sewing): A great sewing manual for the native Russian Speaker!Read More →
We bought a copy of Early Victorian Men by R. L. Shep to help round out our menswear books at the workroom a while back. Amazon describes it as: “The end of Men as Dandies & peacocks! Fashions did not change much since they were set by George IV and Beau Brummell except they were less extreme. This book is a good look at what they were between the 1820s up to 1850 and how to make them. After that they got more drab and less interesting. George Walker’s rare “The Tailor’s Masterpiece” of 1838 is paired with the full text of “Hints on Etiquette” 1836Read More →
Quick video tutorial about replacing a button. Quick and easy, and if you pay attention you will be able to beat any dry cleaner’s job hands-down:Read More →
Cataloging the workroom library for easier access.Read More →
These are machines you really shouldn’t put good money towards without seriously thinking about it first.Read More →
If you are thinking about getting a new machine, here are a few starting points to think about.Read More →
Ashwini needed some core principles to guide her future projects.Read More →
