Happy 2015! Over the past few weeks the blogosphere has been a flurry of thoughtful year-end reflections and new-year anticipations. Last year I was reluctant to read your year-end posts. While I enjoy seeing how many sewists have been taking on new challenges and I feel joy for you and your accomplishments, I also feel … More Craft Table Chats – It’s a New Year
Oh geez, I have nearly 20 draft blog posts, 2 unfinished knitting projects, and about a dozen sewing ideas that have barely even made it onto my to-make list. This is NOT the time to start a new hobby, right? RIGHT? Certainly not one that requires storage of more small things. Nevertheless, here we are.
To commemorate my Po-Po’s birthday month, I will be altering one of her dresses so that I can give it new life. … More Sewcialists, help me alter this dress!
I sift through all the colors of the rainbow to build my color story. … More Wardrobe Architect – Colors & Patterns
A wardrobe full of garments that make you feel uncomfortable or don’t balance well with each other leads to a wardrobe that isn’t worn often. Wardrobe Architect helps me explore garment shapes and outfit silhouettes. … More Wardrobe Architect – Shapes & Silhouettes
Zeita Studios & the Fabric Alchemist are excited to help you with your next costume. … More Big News: Cosplay Fabric Workshop with the Fabric Alchemist!
Building a cohesive fall & winter wardrobe … More Wardrobe Architect – Personal Core Style
Fall is here. Here are the five things I am most looking forward to in the final months of 2014. … More It’s Fall! 5 Things I’m Excited About
During the wardrobe architect process I found myself gravitating toward airy maxi or just-below-the-knee skirts. For the past 30-odd years I have generally shied away from delicate fabrics in my everyday wardrobe. I am too too prone to spills and clumsiness. However, airy skirts fit the silhouettes I liked: fitted waists and flowing or flared skirts. I … More ReFashioning a Formal Dress into Maxi Skirt
A review of my Bernina 1008 after completing 3 projects with 3 different fabrics. Part of an ongoing series. … More Bernina 1008 Status Update: Taffeta, Chiffon, and Cotton
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