Being a bit of a romantic and a sucker for period costumes, I ADORE vintage sewing patterns. I worked at a theatre that had boxes and boxes of old patterns and I loved going through them and thinking about all the wonderful outfits created from them. I found a few artists who have taken vintage ... View Post
The elusive Solid Wood Sewing Cabinet
Is it a sin to covet a sewing cabinet? If so, I have been a very bad girl for 2 years now. There are tons of sewing cabinets out there, but most of them are A. ugly, B. Particle Board, or C. ugly AND made from Particle Board. This Shaker style sewing cabinet is well made from solid hard wood with ... View Post
Fun Find: Reprodepot Fabric
I have often longed to be one of those artistic and crafty people who collect fabric, buttons and ribbons along their travels. My dream is to spend days on end scouring flea markets, fabric stores and vintage shops for unique treasures and then rush home to concoct amazing and clever items to make ... View Post
Fun Read: Craft Magazine
While perusing the magazine section of Borders last year I happened upon this delightful little magazine that was still in it's infancy. Bored by all the Suzie Homemaker sewing and craft magazines that are normally available, I was really excited to see a magazine that was unique and hip. At ... View Post
Tips for a successful Bridal Gown fitting
You finally found your dream dress, waited an agonizing 5 months for it to arrive and now it is time for your first fitting! Generally, you will have three fittings, depending on the extent of your alterations. Here are some tips you can follow so that your bridal gown fitting goes smoothly and you ... View Post
DIY Monique L’huillier Sash
Colorful sashes tied around bridal gowns are all the rage right now. It is a great way to add a splash of color to your dress, without going overboard and it really defines the waist. I was lucky enough to get a fantastic deal on my Monique L'huiller bridal gown (thank you ebay!), but I wasn't ... View Post