Category Archives: FIBER FASHION FUN

Sew Accurate–Continuous Stitching

Posted on October 14, 2014 by neucarol

The Devil is in the details and, in this case, the details are continuous topstitching. Even an expert sewist can get bedeviled by details. I usually blog about advanced/expert sewing but this blog reviews some basics that were brought home … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged accurate sewing, apron, continuous stitching, overstitch, Tamari apron, topstitching | 1 Comment

Cocoon Wrap/Shawl

Posted on September 5, 2014 by neucarol

I love large wraps/shawls but am usually frustrated when they invariably slip off the shoulder and go missing in terminals and malls. A shawl is so practical for traveling as it can have so many lives: garment for warmth, decoration … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged cocoon, instruction, knit, number 174, Pleated Wrap, shawl, The Row, Threads, travel, wrap | Leave a comment

RTW Ideas for the Sewist

Posted on August 20, 2014 by neucarol

I went snoop shopping today…well, actually, I went shopping at the local department store’s season end sale to stock up on essentials and saw some great sewing ideas. Here’s what I found. T-shirts Stretch lace applied like ribbing on a … Continue reading →

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Make a Baby Receiving/Swaddling Blanket

Posted on July 9, 2014 by neucarol

My ‘go-to’ baby gift is the receiving blanket and it is always one that I make. It satisfies three gift giving rules: Need–every baby needs more than one Use–it will get used Love–made with The blanket also has many lifetimes … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged hem gauge, how-to, learn-to-sew, mitered corner, receiving blanket, ribbon tag, swaddle, swaddle wrap, tags | Leave a comment

Issey Miyake Part I

Posted on April 18, 2014 by neucarol

Every Spring I sort through my clothes for donate and consign candidates. The Spring Cleaning coordinates well with Herberger’s Goodwill Sale (Herberger’s is a Midwest department store under the Bon-Ton umbrella) as every donation garners a 20% coupon for the … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged Hergerger's, Individualist, Issey Miyake, Leiter's Designer Fabrics, Miyake Maniacs, V2056, Vogue | 1 Comment

Claire B Shaeffer– The Queen of Chanel Couture

Posted on March 4, 2014 by neucarol

Claire Shaeffer, Queen of Couture Meet Claire Shaeffer, the Queen of Couture, especially Chanel. Claire turned to couture sewing after abandoning her first love, The Circus. Like many of us, sewing was/is a way for Claire to wear couture fashion … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER ARTS, FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged Chanel, Claire B Shaeffer, French Kiss, Jason Wu, Karl Lagerfield, Marlene Dietrich, Palm Springs, The Couture Cardigan Jacket, Yves St Laurent | 1 Comment

Claire Shaeffer Couture Classes

Posted on March 4, 2014 by neucarol

Claire’s newest classes are scheduled for May, 2014. Claire hosts the classes in Palm Springs, CA., a perfectly wonderful City offering lots to do, see, shop, and eat. These are five day workshops with a Meet and Greet at 5:00 … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged Chanel Jacket, Claire Shaeffer | 1 Comment

PETER PILOTTO RTW Fall 2014

Posted on February 18, 2014 by neucarol

All I can say/sing is an anthem to Peter, Peter, Pilotto, Pilotto, PETER PILOTTO. Peter Pilotto and his design partner, Christopher de Vos presented their Fall 2014 RTW collection February 17th and it is Magnificent, Fantastic, Marvelous, Wonderful, and…And, it … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged color ways, fall 2014, fur, knit, mosaics, mountain landscape, Peter Pilotto, RTW, texture | 1 Comment

Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles

Posted on January 12, 2014 by neucarol

It’s About Time– Schmetz is color coding it’s machine needles. Have never been able to read the stamped size # even with the ‘so-called’ magnified needle case cover. Color-coded needles for European made machines is long overdue. Singer has done … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged color coded, machine needles, Schmetz Needles, sewing machine needles, sewing needles, Singer | Leave a comment

Christmas Fashion from Fat Quarters

Posted on November 21, 2013 by neucarol

At a Christmas in July sale, the Fat Quarters on an end cap caught my eye and triggered a memory of a Fat Quarter Toddler Skirt from Pinterest. Couldn’t quite remember the details (that’s why there is Pinterest) but knew/thought … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged Christmas Skirt, fat quarter, Fat Quarter Skirt, Fat Quarter Toddler Skirt, ruffle, tiers, tulle | 1 Comment

CAMOUFLAGE: IT’S THE FASHION

Posted on August 28, 2013 by neucarol

Camo, Camo, Everywhere. On the street, on the Runway, Target and Hermes, teens, toddlers, models, Moms, GrandMoms, male and female. Want one? Add an authentic military camo shirt/jacket that has been ‘Neupurposed‘ for the current fashion. Find them at my … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged Alpenflage, Battle Dress Uniform, BDU, Camo, Camo Fashion, camouflage, Desert Tropical, woodland | Leave a comment

Updated Chevron Striped Skirt

Posted on June 25, 2013 by neucarol

by Carol Neumann It’s a striped fashion world–stripes continue to be in the forefront of 2013 fashion. And, now a striped skirt is available for you to wear; it’s on my Etsy site. I picked up this Jones New York … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged chevron, match stripes, ribbon, ruffles, skirt, striped, update | Leave a comment

BRIGHT AND SHINY

Posted on April 2, 2013 by neucarol

Studded embellishments have been making their fashion appearance for the past 18 months. I first saw studs on heels of pumps and sandals. In 2013, studs continue their expansion to all apparel. These are different from the rhinestone, crystal gems … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged adhesive-backed, belts, blouse, collar, embellishment, Hot Fix, iron-on, studded, studs | Leave a comment

Hello, tailor.: Chanel, Spring 2013

Posted on February 7, 2013 by neucarol

What better way to spend a cold, snowy day in Minnesota than perusing Spring Couture Fashion. I don’t waste time clicking thru ready-to-wear (RTW) as I can probably afford a piece or two. But COUTURE is another story; it’s fascinating, … Continue reading →

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UNIDENTIFIED VINTAGE TEXTILE BY GLORIA VANDERBILT FOR BLOOMCRAFT

Posted on February 5, 2013 by neucarol

Discovered these two pieces of fabric during a midnight raid on the fabric stash. Always good to have a stash to satisfy shopping urges 24/7! So, here are the two pieces; each approximately 14″ square. They are serigraphs on fabric … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged BLOOMCRAFT, COLLAGE, GLORIA VANDERBILT, SERIGRAPH ON FABRIC, SOUTHERN BELLES, VICTORIAN COUPLE | Leave a comment

Inspiration Strikes

Posted on October 17, 2012 by neucarol

I have a habit of buying fabric on the fly – without a clue as to what it will be. This is quite handy as I always can shop from home when the stores are closed. And, I generally get … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged cocoon, shawl, skip stitch blade | Leave a comment

military fashion

Posted on September 24, 2012 by neucarol

Military Fashion Military inspired garments are the darlings of fashion, from the runways of Fashion Week to Street Wear. Print, web and blog sightings have been subconsciously stored in my Tickler file. So when BDUs (Battle Dress Uniform) appeared in … Continue reading →

Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN | Tagged BDU, Camo, camouflage, Etsy, miltary fashion, Neucarol | Leave a comment