Making a bodycon dress…freestyle
When I look at fabrics, I can turn them into a garment with my eyes. Where most people see a tablecloth or a sheet, I envision the finished product. When I saw this knit fabric,…
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Last linen dress for the season…for real this time.
Friday it’s 76 degrees. Saturday will be 50 degrees. That’s Michigan. I’ve heard that phrase my entire life. As much as I’ve complained about the fickle nature of Michigan’s weather, I can’t imagine myself anywhere…
View PostHeat Advisory! Summer is still here!
Summer is still cranking out some 90 plus degree days. Coupled with the sun and humidity, the only fabrics that feel good to the skin are natural fibers. I made these two linen dresses over…
View PostSewing pattern mash-up!
Sometimes, I’ll take two, three, even four sewing patterns to make up a particular garment. It cuts time from trying to freestyle it and you can get a custom fit by mixing the pattern size…
View PostL.B.D. (linen black dress)
I love linen! Out of all the natural fibers that I work with, I love linen the most. It’s versatility, breathability and texture are irreplaceable. Its wrinkles are part of the fabric’s uniqueness. Linen embodies…
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