We all experience creative blocks for different reasons. A couple years ago I was too exhausted from costumes to find motivation to sew for my everyday-self. Sometimes I drag my feet because I’m scared to make mistakes. Other times, the number of tasks that lead up to actually working seem insurmountable. Over time, I’ve learned … More 6 Ways to Overcome Your Creative Blocks
Do you rebel? Do you want to give hope to others? Do you love Star Wars? If so, you might be considering a Jyn Erso costume. I hope this post will be useful to you. … More Becoming Jyn Erso – Costume Notes
Draping II was all about collars and lapels. I felt more at ease in front of the dress form. Here are some photos from my recent class. Having done this, I know have an idea for how I could have better draped my collar for Jyn Erso’s shirt. After the notched lapel and collar, I … More Draping II – Pop your collar
In the second draping course at New York Fashion Academy we are draping a 6-gore skirt, tracing it onto a flat pattern, and then sewing it up to confirm that we have transferred all of the seam lines correctly. Gored skirts are not something I usually make. I think I tend to wear A-line or … More Draping II – the saga continues
I’m looking to craft delicate, breathable garments inspired by the slow emergence of spring. … More Spring 2017 – Sewing Plans and Mood Board
Tuesday is fast becoming my favorite day of the week. Not only is is not-Monday, but it is draping day! The skills I am learning are basic but they open new creative doors every week. Draping Week 2 – Yoke and Gathers I am that student that always shows up early to class. But last … More Draping at New York Fashion Academy (continued)
‘There is nothing like first-hand evidence.’ – Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet Some sewing projects include so many unknown factors that I don’t feel comfortable starting until I have conducted a little background research. In the case of the Watson Jacket by Papercut Patterns, I was faced with a new garment type (outerwear), a new-to-me pattern … More Waston Coat Investigation
Ladies, why is it that the articles of clothing that we have the most frustration with — e.g. pants and bras — are the clothes many of us have been most reluctant to tackle? Maybe it is because bras and jeans seem like architecture or engineering. I am here to tell you that this soft … More My first self-made bra
One of my 2017 sewing goals was to explore a path to a career that uses my sewing and design skills. Today I took the first of many steps in expanding my sewing and garment design knowledge so that I can more adequately address that career question. The evening started with a great parking spot … More Draping I – Day 1
In the spring of 2014 I bought fabric to make my first pair of jeans. In 2015, Gillian dared me to finish the Ginger Jeans and I managed to make a non-stretch muslin in January 2016. This confirmed that the size I chose to make wasn’t too far off and that pants weren’t as scary … More Previously on….Sewing Ginger Jeans
