Textile artists create art using fiber-based materials, such as yarn, string, and fabric, and techniques, such as weaving, embroidery, quilting, dyeing, felting, and sewing. When people ask what I do I use this umbrella term.
Here are a few out-of-the-box signs you are a textile artist.
1. Like every artist, you’ve reached a point where you have […]
Where to begin, where to begin? Large patches, motifs and appliqués can be tough to get centered and put on.
I hope you enjoy my easy tips to help you get a large appliqué centered and placed on any already made garment.
Fold garment in half matching the shoulder seams and side seams to find your center […]
Have you ever seen a movie set in a specific time period but you’ve still been able to date the production because the current styles bled through? Hair styles, color themes and popular silhouettes give hints to the true time period in these movies. This also happens with period clothing sewing patterns.
After making multiple 1860 […]
There is a place in my neighborhood we call Witches Tower, some call it Frankenstein’s Castle, but originally it was a look out for NCR (National Cash Register) that is now owned by Five Rivers Metro Parks. This was one of my favorite hang outs as a teen and […]
You can get creative with sewing! I do. Drapery fabric can be garment fabric. Nightgown and lingerie patterns can be made into dresses. Exercise gear can be swimwear. You can make yoga pants so well that they look like casual dress slacks. When you are the maker you get to make all the rules. While not […]
