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02 Nov Marcy Tilton Interview & Giveaway!

Posted at 12:24h in clothing designers, Ready to Wear Fast, sewing clothes, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns by goodbyevalentino 548 Comments

A Marcy Tilton interview and giveaway? It's true! Get yourself a cup of coffee or beverage of choice, sit back and enjoy! _______________________ I am so pleased to announce the utterly creative Vogue Patterns designer, Marcy Tilton is kicking off my series of interviews with leaders in the sewing industry. When I think about how I'd live my life differently if given the chance, I'd certainly be more adventurous like Marcy Tilton, who in the mid 70's, with a group of friends, drove from Denmark to Kenya. When her clothes began to wear out she bought wonderful cotton fabrics from the markets and made herself...

31 Oct Scuby Dooby Doo & Giveaway Winner!

Posted at 08:15h in Craftsy.com, Goodbye Valentino Giveaway, McCall's Sewing Pattern, Mood Fabrics, Sewing Books, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 78 Comments

Although sewing Halloween costumes are but fond memories these days, I could not resist the vivid holiday colors in this Scuba Knit ordered from B & J Fabrics. What does the dress really look like under the 20-year old Eileen Fisher cardigan, you wonder? Here is the front, and here is the back ;) What a fun dress this was to sew! If you have never sewn with Scuba Knit I encourage you to try it. Many scuba knits feature high-resolution digital printing almost resembling photographs. It is nearly impossible to make a garment too tight when sewing with this fabric - scuba knit is...

27 Oct A New Giveaway and Demo!

Posted at 12:58h in Goodbye Valentino Giveaway, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 305 Comments

“DRAPING is the term for using fabric to create a design directly on a mannequin or dress form. It is an essential skill for a fashion designer.” _________________ As in almost every subject, the possibilities for learning and growing are endless. Sometimes I think the more I sew the less I know, but the good news is that can easily change :) I have always associated draping with ancient Athenian clothing until yesterday upon opening a package from Laurence King Publishing. I was asked to promote an upcoming class in New York led by Karolyn Kiissel, author of DRAPING, The Complete Course. Laurence...