The Quickie One Hour Dress
Would you believe I made this simple dress in less than an hour and with only two yards of fabric? This design was adapted from the simplicity of the old children’s pillow case dress pattern. A few small changes make it very suitable for adults. And hey, sometimes you just want to get your mojo […]
Happy New Year!!
End of the year and I’m feeling….
2022 More Than a Dressmakers Review
Meeting the artist Bing Davis was one of the biggest highlights just after the new year although the blessings rained down on us the entire year.
I graduated from the Kettering Leadership Academy learning a substantial amount of local history, having more […]
Quick Sew Handmade Ornaments
Do you need an easy handmade gift for the holidays? After watching a couple hours of youtube, I combined a couple of techniques and came up with something that only takes 10-20 minutes to make from start to finish. I did not create this idea or project.
Supplies:
2 Yards of contrasting fabric – makes 23 ornaments […]
Sharing how Crazy I got in the Indie Fabric Stores While Traveling
My friend suggested I share all I bought. Places were, The Dayton Sewing Collaborative, Nathan’s Fabrics in Puerto Rico, The Seam Shoppe in Key West and Fabric Smart in St. Pete, Fla
Project ideas welcome….
Easily Make Your Hat Smaller in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute
Hat too big, no problem! All you need is a sewing machine, double fold bias tape and elastic to make an adjustable casing.
5 Tips and Advantages to Decluttering in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute
Yes, I want all of these things.
Anna Baltes, Interviews with Stellar Sewists
Anna Baltes
Anna is an extraordinary person and historical costume designer. She owns and operates a successful enterprise, HCDollDesigns, that caters to a unique market of American Doll collectors. Today she shares her sewing studio, the machine she uses to make such detailed garments, and a bit of insider information about the doll industry. Please stay […]