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To Muslin or Not to Muslin
Burdastyle raised this question this week with a how-to article. I was surprised at the reaction of some of the commenters on the blog. I am always interested in what my readers have to say. Do you muslin? I don’t recall … Continue reading
Choosing the Right Fabric for Your Vision: Pants
You’ve decided you want to make a new pair of pants. You know the general style you want, but have not yet limited yourself to one pattern. Of course, if you have a successful fit pattern (sloper), then you can … Continue reading
The Starting Point… Pattern or Fabric?
Some of the most common problems discussed among sewers, new or experienced, is the challenge of matching pattern to fabric. We hear this a lot from our customers and I thought I would take a few posts over the next … Continue reading
Essential Elements: Fit
In my opinion there are four essential elements to producing a garment that you will love. First, there’s the vision–the creativity of your minds eye. Then there’s the fabrication and findings–top quality breeds top quality, no exceptions. Thirdly, fit–who wants … Continue reading
Fabric Stash Encore
I've written about the "stash" before, but I thought it was worth re-visiting just to quote another person on the subject. In addition to sewing, I love to cross-stitch. It's a comfortable craft that requires less of me, especially if … Continue reading
How to Sew a Tee
Visit jsterndesigns.com to view and purchase the tee shirt pattern Jennifer will be making in our Sew Along. The style is fresh and distinctive. It looks so comfy! In the video you’ll see it made up in all three versions … Continue reading
Sewing and Self-Reliance
What draws us back again and again to the sewing room? I’m always fascinated with the sewing journey that many have taken. Some of us started as children and went through the dreaded home ec classes to eventually find our … Continue reading
An English Tailor
For those who love tailoring, you’ll enjoy this short video about a Savile Row tailor who moved his business north to the countryside. There’s a delightful visit to a cloth merchant which showcases a cashmere suiting along with some nice … Continue reading
See It, Sew It
What fun to see a fabric we carry, made up in a darling outfit! We love it when we get pictures from our customers and we try to share so all can see. But this time, we spied the fabric … Continue reading
The Tailor
Well, it was time for a new suit and hubbie and I went off for the hunt last weekend. I knew the hunt would not last long. He’s a decisive hunter and wants none of the "gathering" techniques of his … Continue reading
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