Clothing
Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques by Gretchen Hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. The book is filled with tips and tricks for perfecting sewing techniques, patternmaking, and creating a perfect fit, …
In celebration of CHA Summer 2012, I made a fancy new bicycle skirt to wear on the show floor! Heading to the show? Say hello if you spot me! Can’t make it this year? Get up-to-the-minute updates on all of the crafty goings on by following me on Twitter and Facebook. I’m so excited to …
I spent all day yesterday in the studio, hanging out with Melanie, my BFF. She’s a talented knitter, but she’s never sewn more than a button, so I walked her through the first steps in making her very own skirt. Up next: the sewing machine! Anyone else making skirts on this beautiful Easter Sunday?
My African flower hexagons are blocked! I was planning on inserting them into a t-shirt, but after a trip to the fabric store on Friday, I’m suddenly feeling a bit more ambitious. I love the look of crochet in sewing projects, so this week I’ll be working on a simple, classy shirt that will make …
