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Tag: sewing skills development

Bias facing detail on Simplicity 1364

Sewing the Simplicity 1364 Retro Sleeveless Woven Top

May 21, 2015August 9, 2015 Categories: handmadeTags: bias tape · blouse · facing · garment sewing · lapped zipper · muslin · pattern fitting · sewing · sewing skills development · woven fabric

The fitting lessons continue with this versatile and polished-yet-casual chambray top.

Vogue 1004 fitting shell in gingham

Pattern Fitting and the Fitting Shell

May 14, 2015May 14, 2015 Categories: handmadeTags: garment sewing · pattern fitting · sewing · sewing skills development

What a difference a well-fitting garment makes. My fitting shell isn’t for wearing in public, but it makes me feel like a super hero. Or maybe that’s because getting it done was no small feat…

Exposed bias facing on the Sorbetto Top by Colette Patterns

Sewing the Sorbetto Top

May 7, 2015August 9, 2015 Categories: handmadeTags: bias facing · darts · garment sewing · muslin · sewing · sewing curriculum · sewing skills development · woven fabric

The top that kicked off my garment-sewing education. I already can’t wait to get to work on the next item.

Half scale dress and pants

Half-scale muslins for sewing technique practice

May 6, 2015May 5, 2015 Categories: handmadeTags: darts · garment sewing · invisible zipper · muslin · set-in sleeves · sewing · sewing curriculum · sewing skills development

Smalled down big ones: little muslin practice garments.

half square triangle quilting blocks

Sewing skills project 12: My First Quilt

May 5, 2015August 9, 2015 Categories: handmadeTags: home decor · quilting · School of Sewing · sewing · sewing skills development

Technically, this was my second quilt, but the first one was fifteen years ago and I didn’t know what the heck I was doing at the time, so…this is my first proper quilt.

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I'm an artist, designer, goal setter, and dog mom to two rescues (princessy Chi-mix, Pipsqueak and lovable Dachshund, Bosco). I love exploring my interests by digging deep, learning all about them, and putting what I learn to use. Luckily I'm enthusiastic about project and time management!

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