Self-drafted Outfit in Khaki & Silk
Here, fellow sewists, is the culmination of my semester-long pattern making class! Throughout the semester, we did a few guided full-scale garments (such as my button-down shirt and an unblogged...
View ArticleCowl Neck Top in Sheer Viscose
When scanning my syllabus at the start of the pattern making course I took last semester, I was most excited about learning how to draft cowl neck tops. When we finally got to it toward the end of...
View ArticleTutorial: sewing picot elastic
I’ve been sewing a lot of silk underwear lately; I’m positively addicted. There is something thoroughly satisfying about making something that is beautiful, useful and a quick sew. And it might even...
View ArticleLaunch Party Re-cap: Celebrating in Good Company
How was our big workshop space launch party, you ask? Amazing! These ladies were spectacular, making our party a huge success. Each one offered their own unique glimpse into sewing, and...
View ArticleThe Comfy/Classy Myrtle Dress in Stretch Silk
For an extra-special version of the lovely Myrtle dress by Colette Patterns, I used the most incredible stretch silk from Britex (unfortunately no longer available). I washed and dried the fabric (on...
View ArticleTutorial: Drafting a kick pleat for the Charlotte Skirt
I was so thrilled to receive this gorgeous wool/silk tweed from Britex to sew my own version of the Charlotte Skirt from By Hand London. The Charlotte is a lovely high waisted, slim fitting pencil...
View ArticleTutorial: All-in-One Hong Kong Finish + Underlining
Even made with such lovely and soft fabric as this wool/silk tweed, a slim fit skirt such as the Charlotte by By Hand London really begs to be lined. Adding a layer of smooth and slippery fabric...
View ArticleCollar Confection Silk Blouse
For my last-of-the-year Britex blogger project, I chose the pattern first: the unusual and lovely design from Decades of Style, the Collar Confection blouse. The blouse design is interesting and a...
View Article2014 Blog Re-Cap: Nicole at Home
The 2014 Guest Blogger Re-cap continues—because you’ve probably missed a few pretty amazing projects along the way and we’re so proud of each blogger’s ability to transform Britex fabrics into...
View ArticleTutorial: Piping a Mary Poppins Carpet Bag & Pattern Give Away!
Hello, it’s Nicole from Nicole at Home to show you my fabulous new Companion Carpet Bag made from this incredible silk brocade! For this bag, I wanted to use matching piping for the outside...
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