The Challenge of Smoking Jackets

By |2019-03-18T06:36:35-04:00March 18th, 2019|1950s Style Fashion|

Today, I happily share one of my more challenging projects that really got me outside of my comfort zone. The most troublesome projects can sometimes feel like a cloud hanging over your head. They are usually rooted in a lack of experience, and yet, the only way to get the experience is to do the […]

T Shirt Quilt Basics at Rosewood Art Centre

By |2018-11-26T19:47:20-05:00November 26th, 2018||

Ages 12 and up
Come learn the basics of T-Shirt Quilting
Supplies
small sewing kit including sharp scissors
Thread
Fusible light to medium weight interfacing
T shirts
2 different pieces of 1/2 yards of coordinating or contrasting fabrics
Must call to reserve your spot 937-296-0294

Adult Machine Basics at Rosewood

By |2018-11-26T19:43:46-05:00November 26th, 2018||

Adult Machine Basics at Rosewood

*2 hour~sewing machine basics class

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.

We will have 2 easy practice projects learning seam allowance, precision, stitch lengths and widths

Must call Rosewood to […]

Bohemian Wedding Dress with Simple Shapes

By |2018-08-13T07:30:55-04:00August 13th, 2018|1930s Style Fashion, Tracy Designs Dresses, Uncategorized|

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. […]

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