Who’s ready for fall? Fall in Northern California is always a bit of an ironic season, because just as PSL’s pop up everywhere, the temperatures here reach 70-80 degrees. Still, I crave a little bit of fall in my wardrobe even if I won’t get it…
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4 Tips to Sewing with Silk In this short video I give my 4 best tips for sewing with silk or slippery fabrics, and how to make your projects look more professional. The tips: 1. Use a rotary cutter and weights to cut out your fabric,…
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My latest project has to be one of my favorites, because it feels so elegant and different from many of the things I’ve made this year. I haven’t sewn with silk charmeuse since college. I distinctly remember a 30’s inspired yellow dress I made in design…
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A weird thought came to me the other day as I was watching TV while sewing (I’m sure you read about that post here, right?) about how some TV shows I watch for the fashion inspiration as much as, or more than, the content. I’m sure…
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How to Drape a Basic Peplum or Skater Skirt In this short video, I show you the fundamentals to draping a basic peplum, which can also be used as a skater skirt or ruffle detail on any seam. By repeating the process of pinning, cutting and…
I shared some initial images of this handmade organza two piece set when I styled the top with a pair of jeans about a month ago. It was part of a 3 part ‘sew along’ series that I shared on my YouTube Channel, with the hopes…
