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Think back to when you were new to sewing. Perhaps it was last week. Or maybe 40 years ago. Remember how intimidating a new design was? You thought, “I want to make THAT.” You bought a gorgeous blue fabric only to find yourself staring at the picture wondering how to even begin such a thing. Read More...
How to Grade Seam Allowances
Do you make the grade? It’s super important to get into the habit of grading your seams, and I highly recommend it! The process of grading your seam allowances (aka trimming to various widths) is fairly easy to understand. However, this sewing technique can be time consuming. But don’t let that stop you! Making the Read More...
Packing for a Weekend Event (like Costume College)
Are you one that scrambles as you pack for a costume event? Stress levels go up. And that gnawing feeling that you’ll forget something important. Many years ago I discovered a handy way to keep track of all my costume ensembles for Costume College in both the prep and packing, as well as the wearing Read More...
Easy Machine Gathers
I’ll admit I [HEART] gathers, and I love doing them with the machine… the classic, two-thread method. Some people freak out about this. Maybe they’ve never been taught good tips to make machine gathers go quickly and come out looking fantastic. This makes me sad, so I’m sharing those tips with you so you can Read More...
Removing the Tarnish on a Silverplate Buckle
Last month I snagged the opportunity to purchase a silverplate buckle off a friend in a Facebook de-stash group. Now, you may know I’ve been obsessed with dirndls since early 2018. And in my current research I keep seeing aprons closed (either in front or back) with a silver buckle. The ties are still there, Read More...
Podcast 013: Sewing Threads
Aside from fabric and needle, thread is the other absolute necessary component for sewing. lol But is there thread that’s better than others? Join Jennifer in this episode to find out her favorite threads to use for general sewing by machine and hand. Take notes for tips on colors, conditioners, and available quality products. Show Read More...
Book Review: The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty
After their wildly popular first book: The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking, Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox have delighted us again with another publication to up our 18th century ensemble game… The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty: 40 Projects for Period-Accurate Hairstyles, Makeup and Accessories. Yipee!!! Get your copy here (will Read More...
Making the Tackiest Costume
Now that we’re pushing a mere nine weeks until Costume College 2019, I’m in full sewing mode to get a few things completed. With a toddler, this turns my usual “Month of Insanity” (aka July) – to a Quarter of Insanity. You may have read about the new group – BUB: Butt Ugly Brigade – Read More...