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Tips: Sewing Your First Leather Garment 20 Oct 2011 | 06:00 am
I was excited today to see photos of Evan Rachel Wood wearing a leather dress with what looks like black knit for the back of the dress. I love it when I'm accidentally on trend! [Photo Credit: Pacifi...
Finished: Black Leather Top Great For Layering 12 Oct 2011 | 10:30 pm
The inspiration: This page in the August issue of InStyle magazine, where it touted the versatility of a simple leather shell. (I don't know about you, but I find InStyle to be the best magazine for s...
Finished: Wool Drape Jacket 5 Oct 2011 | 10:30 pm
The inspiration: Vince Wool Drape Coat, available at Saks Etro Wool Coat with Leather Trim, available at mytheresa.com The pattern: Vogue 8696 My finished drape jacket: Fabric: A very lightweigh...
The Power of a Really Great Handbag 30 Sep 2011 | 10:30 pm
Fendi Chameleon Duffle Satchel, $2,490, available at Saks.* Okay, so here's my fall/winter wardrobe plan: Shop my closet and invest in a fabulous handbag. I've never been one to over-think my handb....
Finished: Leather & Knit Pullover Top in Neutrals 20 Sep 2011 | 10:30 pm
Simplicity 2192, color-blocked in neutrals with a leather front panel. Here's my second iteration of the Cynthia Rowley pullover top pattern. (Thank you all so much for your compliments on my Dries v...
Finished: Dries van Noten-Inspired Silk Top 13 Sep 2011 | 10:30 pm
Dries van Noten silk top, available at mytheresa. My first entry into fall 2011 sewing to share with you... Inspiration: This Dries van Noten silk top that combines two prints with great success. Si...
How to Sew an Exposed Zipper 23 Jun 2011 | 04:30 am
RACHEL Rachel Roy dress with an exposed back zipper, available at Macy's. Trust me when I say that sewing an exposed zipper is not much more complicated than installing an invisible zipper. And since...
Finished: First Lady Colorblocked Day Dress 15 Jun 2011 | 10:30 pm
Just a quick post to show you a dress I just finished. It's out-of-print McCalls 5975, made out navy doubleknit (from my stash; can't remember where I bought it) and medium-weight cotton stripe jersey...
Five Stars for Threads Sewing Guide Book 12 Jun 2011 | 10:42 am
You know how much I like this book? I'd pay full price for it, that's how much. (I work indirectly with the publishing industry and am fortunate to get many books for free or at a low employee discoun...
Finished: Garden Party Dress for Elizabeth 7 Jun 2011 | 10:31 pm
My niece modeling the "garden party" dress I just made for her. She is a big fan of halter dresses in the summer. I've got a sewing assignment for you, dear readers. Take a break from sewing big girl...
