Creating by pattern hacking
I love combining two or more patterns to create a garment. Pattern hacking is a modification of an existing sewing pattern or combining multiple patterns to create a new look. It allows me to create…
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The future of the Big 4 pattern companies may be unclear – but the future of sewing is not
It was announced that IG Design Group sold its US division, IG Design Group Americas (DGA), which owns the sewing pattern brands to a liquidation firm. I immediately thought it was solely because their largest…
View PostSewing a vintage design from 1954
Vogue pattern V1023 I love period-style clothing! I think I was drawn to this pattern because it reminded me of a coat that my Great-grandmother would have worn. Gloves and all. I first made this…
View PostMaking a tiered skirt is easy!
With no sewing pattern, I made a two-tiered skirt with pockets out of this beautiful African print. Essentially, you’re working with rectangle shapes which make it easy for measuring and sewing. The fabric is 45…
View PostThe tale of two garments
I took a work trip last year and didn’t know what to pack. Apparently, the weather in Newport, Rode Island is all across the board in the springtime. Some of my co-workers arrived a few…
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