My sewing friends Hélène and Suzy decided we needed to have a challenge this month and after some deliberation the Sewing Therapy Tie Dress pattern was chosen to make. I didn’t own the pattern, so that was the first order of business, and then choosing fabrics came next. If you have never seen the pattern, […]
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When I cut out the Fibremood Quilla from the gorgeous silk damask tablecloth, I also cut one from a vintage cotton damask tablecloth and the two couldn’t be more different. I cut out the pieces and then played with shibori stitching. I did folds and a pattern of stitching (to be honest, I’ve forgotten what […]
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I was inspired by my class with Cathy Moon to play with more shibori and indigo dye, and by Katherine of Bloom’s Endless Summer to try the Allie Olson Kila Tank. The Kila Tank is designed for stretch knits. It has a slight racerback design with neck and armholes bound with either the same fabric […]
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