Archive for May, 2008
Classic Sleeve Placket
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Today I offer you a page from a vintage sewing book, “Dressmaking Made Easy”, 1941, McCall Corporation….because it has been difficult for me to sew anything more complicated than children’s garments recently because of particular medications I need to take.
This is the way I was trained to sew a sleeve [...]
THE COLLAR- Part 3, HotPatterns Blouse, Continued…
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Continuing with the construction of this HotPatterns Blouse, it’s time to attach the “Collar Unit” to the neck-edge of the garment.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THROUGHOUT THIS SERIES I AM DEMONSTRATING JUST ONE METHOD I UTILIZE TO SEW COLLARS TO SHIRTS. THERE ARE OTHER METHODS, THIS IS BUT ONE OF MANY…..
After gathering [...]
Elle magazine loves our blog!
Submitted by Brittique Blog
Brittique and our blog just featured in the latest Elle UK. They said you should visit our blog for tip-offs on designers and collaborations. I really need to lift my game and blog more often if we get that sort of publicity. I feel bad that I’ve been AWOL for so [...]
Met Museum’s “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy” Preview
Submitted by The Fashion Informer Blog
Tonight, of course, is the annual Costume Institute benefit gala starring super Hollywood heroes like George, Julia, Mary-Kate and Ashley.
This morning’s press preview was an affair for mere mortals, who rubbed elbows with fashion superstars Giorgio, Anna and the like. Here, a few shots to tide you over til the [...]
THE COLLAR, Part 2- HotPatterns Blouse, Continued….
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
I finally completed some more sewing of this HotPatterns Blouse…despite being on strong medication while I stitched!
Previously I showed you how I construct a collar. Now I will show you how I sew the stand to the collar before attaching the complete “collar unit” to the neck-edge of the blouse. [...]
Fabulous NEW Buttons….
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
…now available at ~Fashion Sewing Supply~
Don’t miss these gorgeous new styles of genuine metal and real wood shirt/blouse size buttons…now available for sale at
~Fashion Sewing Supply~
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Fabulous NEW Buttons….
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
…now available at ~Fashion Sewing Supply~
Don’t miss these gorgeous new styles of genuine metal and real wood shirt/blouse size buttons…now available for sale at
~Fashion Sewing Supply~
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