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Tag Archives: Spring 2012
Interfacing Sale!
There’s a sale going on at my favorite resource for high-quality interfacing — check out Fashion Sewing Supply! I used their Pro Sheer Elegance for my recent Crocodile Skirt project and was really impressed with the results — great fuse … Continue reading
I Love My Press Cloth
I can’t sew without a press cloth. Period. My go-to press cloth is a scrap piece of silk organza that is perfect — it allows me to see through to what I am pressing while protecting my garment fabric from … Continue reading
Technique: Reinforcing Zippers for a Pillow Cover
For my simple Spring throw pillows, I reinforced the side with the zipper to add extra stability to that edge. Here’s how: 1. Cut strips of fusible interfacing 1-inch wide. For this purpose, I just use scraps of interfacing I … Continue reading
Just a Couple of Throw Pillows for Spring/Summer
With warmer weather and longer days, the old faux fur pillows just won’t do. I found some great blue/brown home dec fabrics and spent an afternoon making a few basic pillow covers. They are super easy to make: 1. Cut … Continue reading
A Crocodile Jacket!
It’s all about crocodiles over here! To match the Crocodile Skirt, here’s a simple little jacket: It hits the high hip area (a couple of inches below the natural waist) and is shaped at the side seams and center back … Continue reading
Taking Gingham Beyond the Wizard of Oz
Gingham in blue, red, pink, yellow — this classic pattern is everywhere this season. When I see blue gingham, I always think of Judy Garland’s Dorothy in the film, The Wizard of Oz. Here’s a pretty take on a classic: … Continue reading
Crocodile Skirt for Spring
A new skirt — just in time for the warmer weather! The Crocodile Skirt is a simple pencil style with a raised waist and two stitched down pleats in front. An invisible zipper and a walking slit are placed at … Continue reading
Summer Tweed Jacket … Needs a Bit of Bling?
Here’s my Summer Tweed Jacket – all sewn up and waiting for adornment. Yes, I think it needs a bit of bling. Or a touch of something extra. Just a bit of adornment along the edges — what do you … Continue reading
Technique: Knitted Stand-up Collars
Even though I don’t have a gracefully long neck, I’m a big fan of stand-up collars. I love how they draw the eyes up to your face — everyone’s best feature, of course! For my latest project, I added a … Continue reading
Summer Tweed Jacket … In Pieces
The lovely Rowan Summer Tweed yarn I swatched a couple of weeks ago has transformed into a Chanel-style jacket — at least into the components of one. I used Jean Frost’s new book as a guide to create my own … Continue reading
