Inspiration

Ribbons Hither and Yon

Mar 29, 2023

So, there was this Vogue pattern that caught my attention, and at the same time there were all sorts of ribbon pieces rolled up on spools on the shelves of my sewing room. Marry the two, and this is what sprang forth. The pattern is a Vogue Koos van den Akkar jacket, number 1493. It has the coolest sleeves which cross and fold over themselves to...

Highlight With Piping

Mar 29, 2023

Among our top three favorite embellishments is the unassuming and humble piping. Rounding out the standings are fold-over trims, and, depending on the season, a fun crochet lace; a sparkly mesh trim; or a vintage-style ribbon. This dress began with a tropical print whose adventurous color combination called us to consider the corded piping in green. As much as we enjoy a good Indie pattern, we ran across the not-so-recent...

Point D' Esprit Tunic

Dec 06, 2022

This point d'esprit sat on a big bolt in a small, dimly-lit warehouse fabric store in Dallas. Its soft, weighty drape was too much to let lie. After sifting through patterns, we decided on McCall's 7742 and its many gathers to highlight the mesh. With this mesh-type fabric not being so stable, the search began for a companion piece...or two. To our delight, there was a plaid silk dupioni from "the stash" which coordinated nicely and added variety in...