Sewing For Children

Readers, I can hardly believe it, but my little twin niece and nephew are about to turn two!

My Haute Couture Construction Class at FIT!

I'm back at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) this fall!

Style Maker Fabrics Fall Blog Tour -- My Color Blocked Shirt REVEAL!

I was excited to be invited to participate in the Style Maker Fabrics Fall Blog Tour this year -- I love this kind of challenge and it's always fun to see what other people make.

Streaming Online Sewing Classes -- YEA or NAY?

 Readers, have you ever taken an online sewing class?

First Vintage Sewing Machine Purchase of 2018!

Do you recognize this sewing machine, readers?

Return to Color Blocking

Readers, how do you feel about color-blocked shirts?

Cathy Models the 1959 McCall's Luis Estevez Dress!

I know many of you never thought you'd see the day when my cousin Cathy Lane returned to modeling.

Adventures of My Bernina, Part 2: The Dramatic Conclusion!

My Bernina 930 is back home again, readers!

What Would YOU Make With This Lemon-print Fabric?

When life gives you lemons...

The Adventures of My Bernina, Part 1

Readers, I have owned my Eighties-era Bernina 930 for more than five years now and have never had it serviced.

MPB DAY 2018 -- Wet, Wild, and Wonderful!

Friends, I won't lie: when I saw that the forecast for yesterday's MPB Day festivities called for scattered thundershowers, I was worried.

MPB DAY PREP + Could it rain on MPB Day?

Friends, my staff has been working round the clock and I'm happy to say that on MPB Day tomorrow I am going to look my glamorous best. 

Drafting a Men's Shirt Pattern From Scratch

Readers, it is time I drafted a shirt for myself entirely from scratch.

Listen to My (Free) THREADS Podcast!

I think you already know that I currently contribute online content to Threads Magazine as their first "Digital Ambassador."

The Finished Double Gauze Shirt!

My shirt is done! (and I think I know what I'll be wearing on MPB Day)