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Keep your machine safe and warm

Sewing machines can get dusty if you leave them out in the open, and some electronic machines can seize up if they get too cold (true story).  Most machines come with a plastic cover that is good for keeping the dust out, but you can do better than that (the box doesn’t count as a…

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Want to learn how to sew?

Clothing Hospital is hosting clinics! Thanks to Fabricker, I am back in business.  I will be teaching classes when the shop is closed ( Not to worry, fabric will still be available for purchase by students). So, what are these clinics? Clothing Hospital Clinics were developed for the person who wants to develop/improve upon their…

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Winter Coat Rescue

I had the pleasure of restoring a coat for Ms. Riley Do Right.  The silk lining was desperately in need of repair.  Luckily there was enough lining and underlining left to make a pattern.  [Pro Tip:“  Don’t throw away a shredded lining. Having a replacement made will be much cheaper if you have something, even…

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The Clothing Hospital is Open for Business

I’ve found a larger space where I can take in alterations/restoration work from all of my clients, so I will be moving out of Frock On Vintage. Starting this week, you can find me inside The Fabricker’s shop at 4631 Airport Blvd #119 on Fridays and Saturdays from 12-7pm. I am available by appointment on…

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Military Jacket

I make at least one jacket a year.  Do I need more jackets?“  Not really.  I do it to stay on top of my game.  Setting in sleeves is my least favorite thing. I was looking back at previous posts and I realized that I hadn’t put up a picture of my jacket from 2009. …

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Foxy Brown

I am a bit behind on posting my projects. On the left is my costume for Superhero Soul Night at Gypsy House Party. Back in August, I was hanging out with some friends when the theme was proposed.  Hmm… Black Superheroes…  I could have gone with Storm from X-men (the comic version with the mohawk)“ …

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Rain Cape

Last weekend I finally finished the cape that has been cut out since the Summer.  I had been putting it off because it was too hot to even think of wearing a jacket and I have a cape that I made last year that hasn’t been worn yet. Periodically I was reminded about this unfinished…

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