Decima Conquers Provence
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2011-06-26
Or, with the classical bent we have at Tchad, I suppose you could subtitle it:
She came, She Sewed, She Conquered*Read More →
Mia’s International Intrigue II
2011-06-26
“I’ve been invited to a formal wedding in Shanghai in two months! Can we get a dress made?”Read More →
Anjali Makes Vogue #7975 With Some Flair
2010-12-09
Anjali wanted Vogue #7975 to pop a bit but still be wearable.Read More →
Natalie’s Version of McCall’s #3830
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2010-12-07
Natalie works up her own version of McCall’s #3830 in aquamarine sculpted velvet.Read More →
Tamara’s Version of McCall’s #3830
2010-12-07
And she thought she wouldn’t get a wearable project! Read More →
Lynn Shotwell Conquers Butterick #4929
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2010-12-07
Lynn Shotwell wanted a lightweight Fall coat in tapestry. She chose Butterick #4929.Read More →
Pressing Velvet & Pile Fabrics
2010-12-05
Invert your iron for the best press in velvets and pile fabrics!Read More →
Sewing Tips: Darts and Seams in Velvet
2010-12-05
Reducing bulk in heavy pile fabrics when sewing details.Read More →
The Three Words We All Love to Hear:
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2010-11-17
“I AM FINISHED!”
Subtitled: The saga of Vogue #2903.
Jen Ma began classes with a number of ideas. Vogue #2903 was one of them.Read More →
Apron Diversion
2010-11-17
Sometimes, in the course of a big project, you have to switch gears to feel like you are getting something – anything – done.Read More →
Pattern Drafting Workshop News!
2010-10-20
We have pushed back the 22 October pattern drafting workshop by one week.Read More →
The Book Collection at Tchad
2010-10-20
Cataloging the workroom library for easier access.Read More →
Buying a Sewing Machine: 1 of 3
2010-10-10
If you are thinking about getting a new machine, here are a few starting points to think about.Read More →
Format of Classes Blog
2010-10-09
A little bit about the format of the classes blog at Tchad.Read More →
And Now a Word From Our Sponsor
2010-10-09
The blogs at Tchad are and will remain free of advertising.Read More →
Lindsey’s Labor of Love
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2010-10-09
Lindsey Stewart, real-estate agent and bon vivant, tailors a mid-century coat pattern at Tchad.Read More →
Lisa’s Draped Cowl
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2010-10-09
Lisa wanted to move away from standard patterns and venture into the world of draping knits…Read More →
Michelle Cleans Up Vogue #1190
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2010-10-09
Michelle made Vogue #1190 a little cleaner by removing the detail and letting the shape of the dress say it all.Read More →
Lisa’s First Sewing Project
2010-10-07
Lisa Helms uses Vogue #7937 to make a textured cotton skirt.Read More →
McCall’s #3830 Strikes Again.
2010-10-07
Barb Gazdik, of Mars Gallery, used tried and true McCall’s #3830 to make this bias-cut wool skirt during our final series at the Viking Galleries.Read More →
Cesanee’s Crushed Silk Show-stopper
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2010-10-07
Cessane Johnston made this crushed silk show-stopper early on in Tchad LLC’s history.Read More →