Social Media for Artists and Makers, Rosewood Art Centre
Social Media for Artists and Makers, Rosewood Art Centre
Ready, Set, Serve – Mesh Tops
I love a cool mesh top for summer activities and when I do indoor exercise. This project was fast and easy to make. Here, I share my experience with a modest tee, stretch mesh pattern hack with some tips to help you be a successful seamster.
Supplies:
Any old T-shirt or stretch knit fabric 1/2 a yard
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Keeping it Clean
I want a highly tailored and clean looking shirt. Something that doesn’t scream out “I made this!” No matter how much experience you have, to grow, you have to take the time to learn from others. I wanted to learn to make a classic white collar button-up shirt for myself. It needed to be highly […]
Handmade Halloween from the Closet Shop
Some people may find it hard to make time to create their own Halloween costume. I recommend that you consider “shopping your closet” and simply making outerwear that can be worn as everyday wear.
Some clothing that you may already own can be used for costumes – like a flapper, Mary Poppins, a […]
A New Set of Problems, Leather pt2
Learning something new can be so stressful. I suggest doing your research first or finding a mentor to help you. When you just have ambition this doesn’t always happen and sometimes lessons are best learned from mistakes. I am willing to share mine here today with you.
This year, for my August birthday, I wanted to […]
Men’s Wear Sewing
Why is men’s wear so hard to make? I can answer this, but first let me tell you why it’s so easy! The basic construction is pretty straightforward. It can be made in 2-3 hours and it is made out of easy to sew cotton and cotton blends. So what’s up?
It’s the fit that is […]
Stranger Things I Have Made
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 […]
Matching Stripes for Swimwear
Summer is not over, yet! I made another swimsuit with stripes that match up and look really cool and professional.
Matching stripes is not as hard as it may look. I will walk you through a few simple tips for successful stripe matching. Please remember that learning is a process and failures lead to success. I know […]
Bohemian Wedding Dress with Simple Shapes
I am about to blow your mind with this simple and glamorous dress. Most garments are made up of shapes. This 1930s gown looks like a fancy Bohemian wedding dress although it’s really made up of one tube, one rectangle and two circle shapes.
The Shapes. I like to start with cutting out everything larger. […]
Adult Machine Basics at Rosewood
Adult Machine Basics at Rosewood