My favorite go-to reference guide for sewing stuff is the 1976 version of the Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing. I first spotted the book when I was working at FirstSamples. I taught myself how to sew with it. I’ve lectured from it. I’ve told all my students that if they have to buy one…
I happened to be thinking about Riley, my burlesque client, the other day. I have a lovely framed piece of her work in my studio. Low and behold, she called today asking if I had some time to stitch up some costumes. YES! Just when I thought my Summer would be void of rhinestones and…
As much as I would have liked to just cut up the suits, shirts and ties, I knew that my finished product wouldn’t be square. Garment parts are a lot like cuts of meat [says, the vegetarian]. Each piece has a designated use. Like this cow… Every part of a garment has a grain…
