Let’s get 1950s Witchy in a Skater Dress

By |2025-09-25T17:16:22-04:00September 25th, 2025|1950s Style Fashion|

15 years ago, I made this 1950s skater dress. The “skater dress” is named for its A-line silhouette, narrower at the top and flaring out at the bottom, like the dresses worn by figure skaters. While modern skater dresses don’t typically involve figure skating, according to a Google search, the connection began with figure skating […]

Alien Twinning Dress

By |2025-09-10T17:54:14-04:00September 10th, 2025|1950s Style Fashion, Art made by Tracy McElfresh, Tracy Designs Dresses, Uncategorized|

I started drafting flat pattern blocks so I wouldn’t have to fiddle with the fit on commercial garments. With this, I have truly been challenged and had the opportunity to make one garment, including muslins, up to seven times before I got the fitting right. I have learned even more about my body shape and […]

Easy Experimental Cascade Ruffle Skirt

By |2024-03-06T06:35:36-05:00March 6th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Have you ever seen a picture of a garment and you absolutely had to have it? When you can sew clothing this can be a fun problem… but you may want to make everything you see! I saw an Instagram posts that showed this skirt with these simple steps. That was it, I was inspired […]

Saturday Sewing Machine Basics Class, Rosewood Art Center, Kettering

By |2023-12-28T11:59:56-05:00December 28th, 2023||

Ages: 16 – 999
Learn to use your sewing machine or borrow one of Rosewood’s in a fun setting. Students review threading, stitches, tension, bobbins, bobbin winding, parts of the machine, accessories and trouble shooting. Students have 2 easy practice projects to learn seam allowance, precision, stitch lengths and widths. Students should bring, small sewing kit, […]

Fall Sew in/ Fabric/ Pattern/ Craft Swap 2023

By |2023-08-09T06:54:06-04:00August 9th, 2023||

Mark your Calendars for our next meet up. Bring a dish to share or food for yourself if you like. Bringing a craft or sewing project is also optional. Remember you may bring your craft stuff or supplies to give away although if no one takes your things you have take them back.
This group is […]

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