Whether you are a vendor looking to transition to online sales or a costumer wanting to develop your social media presence, Livestreaming: Tools, Tech & Presentation will extensively cover all aspects from physical setups and equipment to editing and social media platforms. The live workshop runs November 14-15,2020. Seating is limited so sign up fast! […]
I have a brand new group class coming up from October 4 – November 1, 2020! Learn to draft a custom fitted pattern sloper/block using Adobe Illustrator – no prior graphic design experience necessary! The course will teach you how to draft a basic bodice and skirt sloper/block to your measurements. The full pattern will […]
Recently I was doing some research for some project of my own decided to try out drafting from source material from the 1890’s. Do you know what I discovered – those instructions SUCK by modern standards. What do I do about it? Write up new ones of course! I have started the task of translating […]
Hey all! I have some new stuff I have been working on for all of you. First off, I am teaching 2 workshops at Costume On. Costume On is a 2 day online event full of amazing workshops from teachers around the world. It is hosted by the hard working and very talented Chantal Fillson. […]
A seam roll is a helper in the sewing room. Use it in sleeves, pants, or anywhere you need to press seam and can’t get the fabric flat.. Check out my video tutorial on how to make a seam roll and download the free pattern to make your own! FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD LINK (donations totally […]
A tailor’s ham is a VITAL pressing tool. While it may not be useful for dinner, it will help you to shape your seams. The iron is used for so much more than just pressing seams open and flat – you can actually create shape in your garment just from pressing over a curve. Check […]
I am please to announce that I am participating in CoCoVid with 4 panels. Here they are! CoCoVid is an on-line, interactive event put on by the members of CosTube during the weekend that would have been Costume College – July 30 – August 2, 2020. It consists of individual members of the CosTube community […]
I just love Edwardian everything so I have been hunkered down that past month or so scouring the web for historical books and patterns. One of my favorite things about this period is just how well documented it is! There are books and fashion plates galore. Many moons ago, I purchased the Edwardian Modiste and […]
I am currently on a mission to recreate some Edwardian looks. Quarantine has given all too much extra free time and in doing so I have decided to work more in the historical arena. DOWNLOAD THE FREE SEWING PATTERN FROM MY SHOP That being said, underwear is critical to the historical silhouette. I have been […]
I have designed a face mask pattern to help in the efforts to aid our healthcare professionals with masks until more supplies become available. Here is the link to the pattern: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uZtS4ZdqTTFXDn-sXSZSLSAyYw6dIosn Here is the link to the filter pocket add on. https://drive.google.com/file/d/13POh8YWEK0m8e7EKlH52BK0AvK7n8J_j Fabric Recommendations: 1 layer of 100% cotton flannel 1 layer of 100% […]
