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Category Archives: FIBER FASHION FUN
Sewing Another Vest
This vest has been carefully planned, contrary to the reversible leather vest (see here) which was an impluse purchase. Ever since I saw Fool for Fabrics marvelous red vest–she loves Red–the pattern, trims, pockets, fabric, were always in my head. … Continue reading
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Tagged ebates, iridescent, Jo-Ann VIP Discount, pockets, pyramid, Simplicity 2153
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Reversible Leather Vest
Sewing in Someone Else’s House and a Reversible Leather Vest. This is the stash I schlepped along on my snowbird getaway. I just grabbed the most *convenient fabric–the ones scattered across the cutting table, ironing board, floor… Sewing in … Continue reading
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Tagged double-sided, ebates, lapped seams, leather, leather needle, McCalls MP491, Perforated, reversible leather vest, walking foot
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2016 Pantone Color(s). YUK or YEAH?
I have predictive powers! The release of Pantone 2016 colors(s) proves it! Just because I have foresight, doesn’t mean I have to like it. My reaction was an emphatic YUK!!!, as I’m a neutral person with pops of … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, blue, Pantone, pink, prescient, Rose Quartz, Serenity, yuk
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Is a Hands-on Sewing Class Worth It?
Take a Sewing Class!!! It is so much more than you ever expected. Even Sewing Teachers take classes. At my recent class, looked in an adjoining classroom and spied a familiar red head that turned out to be Sandra Betzina, … Continue reading
Inside a Designer Gown
I want to share my experience of getting up close and personal, inside a RTW Oscar de la Renta designer gown scored at an estate sale. And what a pleasure it was. First, because it reinforced everything I’ve learned over the … Continue reading
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Tagged ASG, faille, horsehair braid, lingerie guide, Oscar de la Renta, RTW Designer, waiststay
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Confessions of a Pattern Hacker
My Name is Carol and I am a Pattern Hacker Are you frustrated when you can’t find the exact pattern design you can see so clearly in your mind? So am I! And for years, I have solved the problem … Continue reading
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Finished UFO
Am feeling so pleased that a sweater started in January (2015) is completed!!!! Have to admit there are several–well, maybe a few, alright a lot of UFOs in my knitting stash dating back before some of you were born. I … Continue reading
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American High Style Fashion Exhibit
Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection Moves to the Met In January of 2009, The Brooklyn Museum officially transferred its rich and diverse American and European costume collection to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, its New York … Continue reading
Issey Miyake Part II
For a vicarious shopping event, see Wendy’s blog about her recent shopping spree; it won’t cost you a dime! I love it when I’m simpatico with the sales person and each fabric she brings out is better than the previous … Continue reading
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Tagged cloak, Issey Miyake, polar fleece, vintage, Vogue Pattern 1476
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Scuba Knit is the Apparel Neoprene
Designers, retailers and the media are all touting the hottest fabric trends of Neoprene and Scuba Knit. Store displays promote colorful, sports style garments. Online fabric retailers gush over their Italian import Neoprene Scuba knits. Every fashion mag cover features … Continue reading
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Tagged apparel neopren, cool dry hand, double knit, fiber knowledge, ponte, scuba, scuba knit, spongy
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Wearing, Sewing Neoprene–Yes? No? Maybe?
Neoprene is a synthetic rubber; it’s distinguishing feature is a foam core creating a rubbery, spongy hand. And is most familiar used in wetsuits where the foam core keeps body heat in and moisture out. Great features for wetsuits, not … Continue reading
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Tagged butted seam, double faced, flatlock, foam core, hhow to sew Neoprene, lapped seam, neoprene, Neoprene Properties, ponte, Vogue 8932
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Is it Neoprene or Scuba Knit? Should I Care???
Is it Called Neoprene or Scuba Knit? Neoprene or Scuba Knit, Scuba Knit or Neoprene. If you are shopping online for garments and/or fabric you better know what you are buying as it can make a huge difference in use … Continue reading
SHOWstudio, The Go-To Site for Everything Fashion
If you have any interest in fashion–a sewist, fashionista, consumer, aficianado–you will appreciate SHOWstudio, an “…award-winning fashion website, founded and directed by Nick Knight, that has consistently pushed the boundaries of communicating fashion online.” Collections This is your go-to … Continue reading
Cordless, 360° Freestyle Iron by Panasonic
Have you seen this? I was so intrigued when I saw it in a how-to photo on a blog. Two features I appreciate: It’s cordless, and features a double point soleplate for ironing in any direction. The … Continue reading
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Tagged cordless, double point soleplate, freestyle, iron, Panasonic.
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Cinderella Returns to the Big Screen
The news that Cinderella will make another appearance is exciting for all little Girls–and Big Girls like me. I’m a Musical Theater fanatic and Rogers & Hammerstein are at the top of my list of 20th century musical theater composers. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cinderella, costumes, Julie Andrews, Lily James, Rogers and Hammerstein, Sandy Powell
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Skirt Wardrobe
January 2016 Update These skirts have become a staple in my wardrobe; they get worn at least once a week, even if just at home. Hey, it’s just as easy to reach for a skirt & T as leggings, … Continue reading
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Tagged crinkled, Elastic Waistband, exposed zipper, faux suede, Marcy Tilton, pea green, quilted skirt, skirt, skirts, V1268, V8637
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The Eurosteam Pressurized Iron; Ergonomic Rotary Cutter
Eurosteam Pressurized Iron Ergonomic Rotary Cutter For the first time in many years, my sister and I attended the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Minneapolis. It was essentially a social event to catch up with old sewing friends. … Continue reading
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Tagged eurosteam, pressurized.ergonomic rotary cutter, zippers
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Children’s Christmas Fat Quarter Skirt Redux
Still time to stitch up some Christmas fashion for the little Girls on your list. They’ll love you for it. All it requires is a package of Christmas print fat quarters. It’s prepackaged so eliminates the fabric selection dilemma; how … Continue reading
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Tagged fat quarters, girls Christmas Skirt, tutorial
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Choosing Fabric Design Direction
Winter has come early–a whole lot early–so while not actually stuck, am not that interested in being outside. Plus, nothing to do in the yard, except spread salt! Luckily, did get the winter greens up on the last day before … Continue reading