2020 Fashion Fabric Face Masks It’s been a while since my last post and the world has been through some major changes since then! I’ve been meaning to post my fabric face mask patterns since last year but haven’t found much time in between working from home, spending extra time with family, and making fabric […]
Tulip Skirt with Contrast Trim This is the original tulip skirt design that inspired my Tweed Tulip Dress (after I saw the fabric at the FabScrap store in New York City). I first envisioned this tulip skirt hem detail as a black skirt with white trim around the edge to emphasize the shape of the […]
Sewing Basics Whenever I tell somebody that I know how to make my own clothes there is a common response I always hear. I’ve noticed that the first thing almost everyone says to me is that, “I don’t even know how to sew a button.” In this post I’ll go over a couple of basic […]
Removing Sleeves for a Sleeveless Dress Did you ever buy a dress or a top where the sleeves are slightly too tight and just don’t fit right, but the rest of the fit is okay so you try to make it work anyway? The fashion industry doesn’t take the proper time to get a really […]
Whenever you’re sewing you usually can’t just leave the cut fabric edges raw, chances are it will fray if it’s a woven or roll if it’s knit (for more on this see my fabric types post here). So here are some examples of basic edge finishes to help you with your next project! See the […]
Adding Lace Yoke A client gave me this top to fix up. She accidentally ironed a hole in it before she was even able to wear it once. It’s made out of a polyester/acrylic blend and you have to iron those fibers on a low heat setting or else the fabric can melt easily. So, […]
Wovens Vs. Knits If you’ve never worked with clothing closely this information is probably new to you but I find myself explaining these 3 basic fabrics types to people when discussing, clothing, fit, and commissioned projects so they can get a better understanding of why certain things can’t happen in the fabric, fit, and design […]
