Tag Archives: susan khalje
Learn To Tailor – Some Resources
A few people asked me for learning resources for beginner tailoring after I posted about my Burda jacket. So, here’s a run down of what I’ve gathered over the past few years – in no particular order, and with no … Continue reading
A Faithful Sewing Companion
My sewing life is mainly made up of hand basting right now. Though, good news, people – machine sewing is on the horizon! I’ve re-engaged with my Vogue 8648, courtesy of the Susan Khalje Couture Dress course and fabric gifted … Continue reading
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Tagged couture dress course, craftsy, susan khalje, vogue 8648
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Mapping My Mood – Part Two
As I asked in a recent blog post, can one learn patience? Well, if you’ve been waiting for updates on my travails with the Craftsy Couture Dress course with Susan Khalje the answer is a resounding – yes! I’m so … Continue reading
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Tagged couture dress, craftsy, mood sewing network, susan khalje
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Mapping My Mood – Part One
Back in March, I travelled from London to New York and was lucky enough to hit Mood Fabrics not once, but twice. On my first visit, I spotted some plaid and glitter polka dot wool that I fell in love … Continue reading
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Tagged couture dress, craftsy, Marc Jacobs, Mood Fabrics, mood sewing network, pattern matching, susan khalje, wool challis
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Where Do You Stand On Stretch?
I’m making a (pink!) toile of my next make, using careful thread tracing and everything. The above is a photo of the midriff sections pinned together at the thread traced seam lines, waiting to be sewn together. It’s a long … Continue reading
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Tagged A Fashionable Stitch, couture dress, craftsy, susan khalje, thread tracing
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