My baby dresses are a hit! And the joy of being able to make a fully finished garment in an evening is irresistible.
This time, it was a Fall version for Karys, my little Welsh-American...
Warning: this post may be a little dull for those of you who aren't sewists (I can't say "sewers" because that's just an entirely different thing).
As I mentioned, one of the great things about...
As has been noted before in these parts, the sewing adventures of the Cashmerettes tend to go in fits and starts. For me (Jenny) it's been a summer of buying a house, renovating a...
Sewing grown-up lady dresses is challenging and fun, but it takes a long time. Have you ever tried to hem a circle skirt? No? It takes about one episode of Desert Island Discs.
However there...
For this month's crafternoon we had a bit of a new twist: Kate, of Kate McElwee Photography fame, generously offered to share her "craft" with us, so as a result all we lady crafters...
Just in time for my birthday picnic, here's the couture Hazel! As modeled with my new Goorin Bros. panama hat.
As you can see, the bias panels on the side worked pretty well in the...
At this point we have a new pattern made out of muslin that's been really tailored. Next step, cutting!- Cut out your fashion fabric (gingham) pieces, then cut out pieces of silk...
