Using the right fabric for a project is one of the most important keys to sewing successful garments. It's easy to walk into a fabric store and be captivated by a beautiful, interesting, or fun piece of fabric, and then later realize that you don't know what to do with it…
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Interfacing plays an extremely important role in the overall success of garments. Selecting the right interfacing for the fashion fabric, garment style, and wearer’s preference is the name of the game…
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These instructions are a very important resource for marking and sewing your mock-up or muslin for a fitting. The markings set up your "fitting grid" of horizontal and vertical lines, allowing you to take control of the fitting process.
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On this snowy and wintry day, I got to thinking about a sunny and summery dress I made for a client last year. I’m excited to share with you some of the twists and turns I encountered in my journey of making this custom garment.
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I’ve been sewing for myself a lot this spring, which has been both fun and energizing. One of the things I love when I’m in a phase like this is that the more I sew, the more I want to be sewing.
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