The Savvy Sewer Salon - Digests

Re: Rubber bracelets ?

Fri, 04 May 2012 01:23:28 GMT

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Cool! I've seen people use rubber bands, but it's good to know the bracelets are the right size. more ... Statistics : 2 Post || 116 Views Last post by Jenny

Re: Resources from our Lunch Table

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:00:37 GMT

Tried and True: Favorite How-To Resources

Yes, I have all three ! Some of the designs are incredibly sophisticated while others are meant for the stage. There are patterns which can be enlarged to 200%. These are Miyake-like challenges. I made a DKNY dress with that twisted front knot design and threw it in the garbage ... more ... Statistics : 6 Replies || 56 Views Last post by Ruth

Re: Books from our Lunch Table

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:57:53 GMT

Read All About It!!

A new customer recently wrote to me --I love getting this kind of email

Hi Barb! I love to knit as much as I love to sew, and I just love “The Knitter’s Life List” by Gwen W. Steege. It ...

more ... Statistics : 3 Replies || 42 Views Last post by Barb

Re: What type of lining?

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:51:06 GMT

Ask a Savvy Sewer

Hi Aruel Looking at the pattern and understanding your concern about the weight of a charmeuse, we would suggest you consider Ambiance. The hand is creamy and the drape is excellent. If you are using polyester crepe-backed satin, there is a possibility that the rayon ambiance could cling to the ... more ... Statistics : 2 Post || 44 Views Last post by Barb

Pressing a Shirt

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:13:27 GMT

Handle With Care

Pamela Erny posted this video on her blog recently. Thought you shirtmakers or shirt wearers might enjoy it. I thought I had shirt ironing down to a science, but I picked up a couple tips that I will put to use next time more ... Statistics : 1 Post || 26 Views Post by Barb

Re: Dixie's Projects

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:36:41 GMT

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Thank you, all for your comments. Kathleen, the pattern I used for the tees is Butterick 5215. It's a Connie Crawford pattern. I used the fit for view B, and added the vee neck and darts. It's a great pattern because the sizing is very extended. I've used it several ... more ... Statistics : 8 Replies || 278 Views Last post by Dixie

Re: Ruby Flannel

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:20:00 GMT

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Jenny, I've been remiss in reading the salon posts and just saw your photos. Wow! This is a beautiful dress, wonderfully executed and just perfect on you! You've got to be very pleased to have finished this project so successfully. You made all the right choices, in design, fabric and ... more ... Statistics : 5 Replies || 82 Views Last post by Janee

Re: Fabric for designing a Misses bias top

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:27:16 GMT

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Ruth, your answer will be very helpful in consideration of a bias top. I was just trying to get an image of what she's making and from there use her preferences. I can assure you that drape would be an obvious part of the choice. more ... Statistics : 4 Replies || 64 Views Last post by Alma

Finding Closure Blog

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:02:48 GMT

What About Buttons?

Ae you folks following Dixie's button blog? Dixie is our button specialist extraordinaire and we ar thrilled she agreed to blog about her passion. There's much to learn and much to enjoy as she shares with us the new in stock and her vision of their end use. You can ... more ... Statistics : 1 Post || 32 Views Post by Barb

Pressing a Suit

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:36:57 GMT

Handle With Care

I watched this video from The English Cut this morning and thought it might be useful for some of our customers or their clients. This is part one of a series on how to press a suit. It is clearly directed to Thomas Mahon's clients who may know nothing of ... more ... Statistics : 1 Post || 10 Views Post by Barb

Smocking

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:08:19 GMT

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I am putting together the notions needed to make the "Chantilly" dress and apron for our youngest granddaughter. The pattern is in the "Australian Smocking & Embroidery" Issue 96 / 2011. more ... Statistics : 1 Post || 45 Views Post by bhhewitt

Theatre de la Mode

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:47:26 GMT

Read All About It!!

Theatre de la Mode: Fashion Dolls: The Survival of Haute Couture. Oh my, how I lost myself in the catalog of this exhibition! I would highly recommend reading this catalog even if you haven't seen the exhibit...I have not, but it is on the list! I've written a full review ... more ... Statistics : 1 Post || 17 Views Post by Barb

Re: Project Runway - Season 9

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:22:55 GMT

Season 9

I hope they continue their re-running of these shows during the week. Really tough to see them on time. Yep, would love to catch both of them. Thanks for reminding. I knew about the all-stars, but forgot when they started. JKW more ... Statistics : 40 Replies || 272 Views Last post by JKW

Re: Silk and Odor

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:33:43 GMT

Handle With Care

thank you for sharing, It is a great post. Synthetic Yarn more ... Statistics : 5 Replies || 1129 Views Last post by asifqwq

Re: Sewing Silks and Silkies

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:17:57 GMT

Silks and Silkies

Hi........... Dress look so beautiful. In these days mostly people wear silk dresses. The buttonholes and white piping look perfect. I love it. Thanks for sharing. more ... Statistics : 73 Replies || 719 Views Last post by Malaya