Category Archives: Craftsy

The Regis Dress

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Sometimes I make embarrassing mistakes, and for a while I thought ordering this white cotton/nylon lace from Mood Fabrics was one of those times. The flat lace reminded me of a tablecloth upon pulling it out of the box, revealing … Continue reading →

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Mood Sewing Network Lace Challenge

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

While Tory Burch may refer to her Ginevra dress as the little lace sundress in the classic shade of navy, I’m calling my new navy lace dress my Easter dress, and it better warm up or I’m in trouble. This … Continue reading →

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Sew the Perfect Fit – Review, Part 1

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

At last I’m now sewing along with Linda Maynard in her online class – Sew The Perfect Fit! The Craftsy course title and description completely captured my attention leading me to contact Craftsy. “Learn how to alter your patterns to achieve … Continue reading →

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Odds & Ends – Plus a New Top!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

While I wait for my Mood Fabrics to publish my first garment-of-the-year post, I believe it’s a good time to clarify a misconception among some readers. I have recently received several comments from readers who believe I have continued my RTW … Continue reading →

Posted in Craftsy, McCall's Sewing Pattern, Mood Fabrics, Ready to Wear Fast, Sewing Tops, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 54 Comments

S H I B U I – Vogue 8648

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

“When the student is ready, the master appears.”   Buddhist Proverb I was ready to learn how to make a good dress, and boy did I learn. My dedicated efforts in dressmaking were often flawed by random mediocre details leaving me … Continue reading →

Posted in Craftsy, The Couture Dress, Uncategorized, Vogue 8648, Vogue Sewing Patterns | Tagged , , , , , , | 89 Comments

IN THE NAME OF COUTURE

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

I’ve been about to bust to write a post but sadly I have nothing to show. I’m in the midst of The Couture Dress Craftsy course with Susan Khalje for whom I have great admiration and respect. Composing a symphony, climbing … Continue reading →

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Simplicity 2497

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

It was as if Jo-Ann’s was expecting me. I arrived in the pouring rain without an umbrella to get supplies for the online Couture Dress class with Susan Khalje and walked right into this beautiful turquoise silk dupioni fabric. “Hello, Jo-Ann’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Craftsy, making your own clothes, Ruffles, Simplicity Patterns, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 38 Comments

McCalls 3830 + Craftsy Class

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Since the last post my sewing took a domestic turn in the form of window treatments for my daughter’s new apartment in Charleston. My husband and I drove down to check out her new home and help her settle in. … Continue reading →

Posted in Basics, Craftsy, making your own clothes, McCall's Sewing Pattern, sewing blog, skirt pattern | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments