This is a knife edge pillow with a contrasting fabric covered cord. I love hydrangea flowers and centered the blue/green flower in the middle to pull out the green color in my new office.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Sewing a Pillow with a Cording Edge and Invisible Zipper Closure
This is a knife edge pillow with a contrasting fabric covered cord. I love hydrangea flowers and centered the blue/green flower in the middle to pull out the green color in my new office.
Friday, October 18, 2013
How To Let Out (Or Take In) The Back Trouser Seam For Men's Trousers
Men's trousers are constructed so that there is a wide seam allowance in the center back seam. This is to allow for alterations. Have the client try on the trousers. If they are too big, pinch the waist excess in the back and mark how much they need to be brought in. If it needs to be more than 3", they need a smaller size trouser. Taking in trousers more than 3" will distort the fit in the back of the trousers.
How to Convert a Dress Into a Skirt
How to Convert a Dress Into a Skirt
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How To Make a Quilted Glasses Holder
How To Make a Quilted Glasses Holder
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I will add commentary later.
How To Make a Small Quilted Tissue Holder
How To Make a Small Quilted Tissue Holder
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I will come back later to add commentary.
How to Make a T-Shirt Smaller
When my four daughters were younger, I did the following alteration many times. We would get some "hand-me-downs" from a friend and there would be some perfectly good T-shirts but they were too large. The knit fabric was good quality so I would make the t-shirts smaller for my girls. Thursday, October 17, 2013
My Daughter's Wedding
Hello again,
My daughter, Amanda, was married on August 3, 2013, to Chase Lewis, in the LDS Rexburg, Idaho, Temple. The wedding plans pretty much consumed us throughout the summer, in addition to teaching three classes at BYU-I. I was able to teach the Bridal Couture class, which was great, so that I could make the wedding dress during the semester and take it to class to share the steps with my students.
Amanda found her dream dress at David's Bridal, but it was not modest. We could have bought the dress and altered it, but we chose to make it. It was made out of peau de soie satin, tulle, and Alencon lace. A student and I were able to find a great deal from a shop in LA where we purchased the re-embroidered lace for $25 a yard. It was beautiful.
I only have some of the pictures so far, but will continue to edit this post as I gather more pictures.
ENJOY!!
My daughter, Amanda, was married on August 3, 2013, to Chase Lewis, in the LDS Rexburg, Idaho, Temple. The wedding plans pretty much consumed us throughout the summer, in addition to teaching three classes at BYU-I. I was able to teach the Bridal Couture class, which was great, so that I could make the wedding dress during the semester and take it to class to share the steps with my students.
Amanda found her dream dress at David's Bridal, but it was not modest. We could have bought the dress and altered it, but we chose to make it. It was made out of peau de soie satin, tulle, and Alencon lace. A student and I were able to find a great deal from a shop in LA where we purchased the re-embroidered lace for $25 a yard. It was beautiful.
I only have some of the pictures so far, but will continue to edit this post as I gather more pictures.
ENJOY!!
