Archive for January, 2009
Buy Custom Clothing Labels - Know Your Source
We recently received several inquiries from small designers about clothing label sources. Clothing labels are the final touch to a garment, yet they are the first impression more than 50% of the time. That is because 50% of all consumers examine the label before they even look at the fabric quality or the workmanship. In [...]
Alone on Valentine’s day? Violence is never an answer
Written by Michael Vass
I realize that Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and that some people just hate that. There is no joy in this consumer holiday dedicated to equating affection with a bank book, if you have no one to spend the money on. I think that was part of the motivation in a [...]
YIKES! It’s ALMOST GONE…Forever!
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Pro-SHEER ELEGANCE Fusible Interfacing
Selling out fast..see below!
~ Pro-SHEER ELEGANCE ~ Low-temp Fusible Interfacing
The ultimate in fusible interfacing is now available! Over one year in development, we are proud to offer Pro-Sheer Elegance Fusible Interfacing…the ultimate “low-temp” fusible interfacing for all knits and all lightweight woven fabrics.This sheer matte interfacing [...]
How To Add Seam Allowances to Patterns…the Easy Way
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
For those of us who draft our own patterns, or trace them from the various pattern magazines, here’s an easy way to add seam allowances–
It’s very simple…and while not a new concept, I do it a bit differently.
The method is basic:
Add the seam allowance to the pattern by stitching [...]
Pro-Weft Interfacing, so what’s up?
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
So…What exactly *is* Pro-Weft Interfacing? And why all the excited talk about it on various websites?
Essentially it is a
combination of a woven and a knit interfacing in one !
A woven interfacing (like ProWoven Standard) has the lengthwise fiber threads (warp) and crosswise fiber threads (weft) woven together. With a weft-insertion [...]
Seven GREAT Blogs!
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Lori…a most talented sewist who authors the very popular blog,
Girls In The Garden, has nominated me for the Kreativ Blogger Award.
I am delighted to be included among this group of very talented people…thank-you Lori!
Rules and Responsibilities–
1. Copy the award to your site.
2. Link to the person from whom you [...]
Chris Rock is on a quest of Good Hair
Written by Michael Vass
Here is a question that few ever ask. Do you like your hair?
The question has a multitude of answers depending on whom you ask. For many aging men, the answer may be no since many are losing their hair and facing being bald. And there are tens of millions made to make [...]
InStyle: Michelle Obama Wears Ivory Gown by Jason Wu to Inaugural Balls
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Fashion News
“Michelle Obama dazzled on the dance floor Tuesday night at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, wearing an elegant, one-shouldered ivory gown created for her by 26-year-old designer, Jason Wu.
“The one-of-a-kind silk chiffon confection was embellished with organza rosettes, Swarovski crystal rhinestones and silver embroidery.
“The first lady [...]
Times Online: What Will Michelle Obama Wear to the Inauguration?
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren
“Jewel colours or winter white? Perfectly simple or a theatrical flourish that show-cases the ingenuity of American design? Designer, with impeccable ethnic-minority credentials (that would be someone with Mayflower ancestors, then), or all-American waspy gods such as Calvin Klein or Ralph Lauren (both of whom [...]
The Voodoo Tailor?
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
I found this image while looking for some sewing related clip art for another project.
Appearing innocent at first glance, a closer look seems to reveal a disturbing undercurrent… I ask you, just WHAT is this guy doing to this shirt with this giant needle…hmmm? And why is he surrounded [...]
Introducing 2009 male calendar model Shawn Kennedy
Written by Michael Vass
When we say that our online store has something for almost everyone, we mean it.
This time round we took some time and found a male model to give the ladies something cheerful to look at for 2009. In our search we found Shawn Kennedy.
The 2009 calendars featuring Shawn Kennedy are a mix [...]
New York Fashion Week Schedule for Fall 2009 Collections
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under BCBG Max Azria, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Fashion Designers, Fashion Week, Fashion Week News, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2009
10 AM THE HEART TRUTH’S RED DRESS COLLECTION 2009 Tent
11 AM YIGAL AZROUËL Promenade
1 PM DUCKIE BROWN Salon
2 PM [...]
Net-A-Porter Winter Clearance - Additional 20% Off!
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Fashion Finds, Net-A-Porter
The NET-A-PORTER.COM Winter Clearance is on!
All US shoppers can enjoy an extra 20% off sale items from the world’s most covetable designers, including Chloé, Oscar de le Renta, Stella McCartney, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and many more, until January 18 (23:59 PM EST).
Simply tell your readers [...]
Peter Som No Longer Showing at New York Fashion Week
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Fashion Designers, Fashion News, Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week
Last year was a difficult one for Peter Som, and this one doesn’t seem to be starting off on the right foot, either. Som resigned from his position as a top womenswear designer at Bill Blass in the fall. [...]
Updated London Fashion Week Schedule for Fall/Winter 2009
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
January 10, 2009
Filed Under Fashion Week, Fashion Week News, London Fashion Week
Here is the latest version of the catwalk schedule for the upcoming London Fashion Week (version as of January 9, 2009):
Friday 20th February
10:00
Paul Costelloe
BFC Tent
11:30
Caroline Charles
BFC Tent
13:30
Jenny Packham
BFC Tent
15:00
Eun Jeong
BFC Tent Fashion Fringe
17:00
Ashish
TBC
19:30
Central Saint Martins
BFC Tent
Rating 3.00 out of [...]
Dress Registry for Presidential Inauguration Balls
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Fashion News, Oscar de la Renta
The upcoming presidential inauguration will be an historic one for a variety of different reasons. A very high number of attendees is expected both at the inauguration itself, but also at the numerous inaugural balls to follow.
This year, hundreds of women are taking [...]
Rumor Mill: Another Heir to the PPR/Gucci Group?
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Fashion News
A French cabinet member, Justice Minister Rachida Dati, has sparked quite a discussion as of late regarding her newly-born daughter. Dati has kept mum about the father of her child, but several fingers are pointing to François-Henri Pinault, PPR CEO and former finacé of Salma Hayek (with [...]
Anna Wintour, Ambassador to France?
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld, Fashion Magazines, Fashion News, French Vogue, Vogue
Today’s Page Six has the following tidbit:
“IS Anna Wintour going to give up Vogue magazine to become Barack Obama’s ambassador to France? Page Six Magazine - which assesses the state of Wintour’s two-decade reign in this Sunday’s issue [...]
Karl Lagerfeld Defends Fur Industry
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Fashion Designers, Fashion News, Karl Lagerfeld
“The Chanel supremo said it was ‘childish’ to even discuss the issue of wearing fur in a world where eating meat was normal.
“German-born Lagerfeld, 75, a contemporary of the late Yves Saint Laurent, said that he did not himself wear fur. But he [...]
NY Times Article: Ominous Cutbacks at Chanel
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Chanel, Fashion Designers, Fashion News, Karl Lagerfeld
“IN the scope of dismal events unfolding at luxury fashion companies, the news this week that Chanel would cut 200 jobs in Paris calls to mind a certain après moi sentiment of Louis XV.
“If Chanel is cutting back, what’s next?
“Luxury brands were [...]
Perfect Hems Every Time!
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Hemming the knit garments we sew can often be a frustrating experience. Wavy, stretched-out, lumpy and uneven hems are all too common.
Here’s an easy way to get great looking hems on knit garments by using any of the various brands of clear “water soluble” embroidery stabilizers…such as the brand-name product, [...]
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Takes Place Again at Bebelplatz in the Heart of Berlin
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Berlin Fashion Week, Fashion Week, Fashion Week News, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
For immediate release
GERMANY’S LARGEST CATWALK EVENT ANNOUNCES THE FIRST DESIGNER NAMES
After the overwhelming success of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin in July 2008, the fourth season is already well on its way and will take place from January 28 [...]
NY Times Article: What’s Wrong with Vogue?
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld, Fashion Magazines, Fashion News, Vogue
The New York Times recently published an articled entitled “What’s Wrong with Vogue?”
Among other things, the article states that Vogue has become somewhat “stale and predictable” over the years, both due to a lack of a recent significant change to [...]
Twenty8Twelve to Show at London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2009
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Fashion Designers, Fashion Week, Fashion Week News, London Fashion Week
Sisters Savannah and Sienna Miller are putting on their debut fashion show for their Twenty8Twelve label at London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2009 in February. Their runway show is currently scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 21h00 (9:00 pm).
Savannah [...]
BAN Boring BUTTONS !
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
There are so many interesting buttons available today. So why oh why do we see the same old boring, blah, ho-hum buttons on almost every shirt and blouse?
Economics is one answer. Large shirt manufacturers buy huge volumes of plain boring, ho-hum, blah buttons at an amazingly low cost, and therefore [...]
