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Go with Everything Jackets
I was just thinking about a conversation Carole and I had at work a month or so ago. She said how she loves the concept of a tweed jacket that goes with a multitude of solids in her wardrobe. She … Continue reading
Renewal
What a breath of fresh air to hear sewing as a topic on morning TV! Our industry has received some great press lately and this is wonderful for all of us. But it’s not the press coverage that is so … Continue reading
Brainstorming for Arbor Bounty
A response to Natalia’s comment on last week’s post, Hands on Learning… Hi Natalia! Glad you like the fabric. I would suggest a jacket with very simple lines so that the fabric can do the “talking” without being drowned out … Continue reading
Recipe for a Purse
Our good friend and former employee of Sawyer Brook, Lois Gase, now living in sunny CA has been busy making handbags, and documented the process for us to share with you! Start with the essential ingredients… and add a big dash … Continue reading
Mother of the Bride
As you can see below, I’ve had a busy summer getting ready for our daughter’s wedding. No, I did not make her wedding dress! Everyone asks, but this is not my specialty nor my interest. I told Cassie when she … Continue reading
Tailoring Your Garments with New Fabrics
During the winter months, I like to tailor at least one garment. When I tailor, I take it slow and I simply enjoy the pleasure of sewing. Many other projects can be completed easily or in a rush. But to … Continue reading
Snoop Shopping for Ready-to-Wear
Last time I was discussing “snoop shopping”; i.e. visiting ready-to-wear in the stores. I don’t have the time to visit stores anywhere near as often as I’d like, so I use my alternate venue to conduct my research. My mailbox … Continue reading
Improving on Ready-to-Wear
I love purple. I love fabric. Therefore, I had to own the Aubergine Duo. Of course, I love any fabric from Eileen Fisher. To fill you in, SO/077 Aubergine Mesh and SO/078 Aubergine Solid are the fabrics in question. They … Continue reading
Upgrading Ready-to-Wear Clothing with Buttons
We here at Sawyer Brook and many of our customers often change the buttons on our ready-to-wear clothes to upgrade the “look” to our standards. Candy’s shared a few of her experiences this month in her column. To view pictures … Continue reading
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