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• Portrait of a Seamstress: Mishka

  

  In the movie, Big Fish, Edward Bloom lived a large life. He caught an uncatchable fish using his wedding ring as bait, was confined to his bed as a child becaus... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: Philly’s First Snow

  

  about getting into the spirit. A coating was all that was expected last Sunday, but not even an hour after the first flakes fell, it was clear that the... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Scrapbook: Twas The Night Before Christmas

  

  Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, the only creatures stirring were a seamstress and a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Guest Post: DIY Dress Form

  

  My name is Melissa Taylor Jenkins, owner and designer of the clothing brand Katastrophic.  I’ve been following Madalynne for a while now – I absolutely love tha... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: Getting Back into the Swing of Things

  

  Getting back into the swing of things. December is a hectic month for everyone. Similar to a roller coaster ride, you’re climbing up to the pinnacle,... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What’s on My Sewing Table: A Project Worth Remaking

  

  Have you ever had one of these projects? Being the good seamstress that you are, you make a muslin. There are a few minor adjustments, but nothing that puts you... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Photo Recap: Thanksgiving

  

  Did that just happen? Did Thanksgiving really fly by us? I made it to Florida and back with all appendages – chipped nails, although equally as important, do no... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Dear Maddie: Bra Fitting + Fabrics

  

  For me, one of the scariest things about sewing lingerie was the fabric. Spandex? Lycra? Nylon? Oh me, oh my, I didn’t want to go there. Just like Annie... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• How I Gave Back This Thanksgiving: Donate A Sewing Machine

  

  Call it a becky-homecky hobby, but because of sewing, my life has blossomed into something greater than I ever could have imagined. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: My New Singer Zig Zag Sewing Machine

  

  about excess and controlling it. Just like your fabric stashes, my collection of sewing machines is growing out of control, and I fear that instead of ending... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Photo Recap: My Quick Trip to New York

  

  Well, I made it to New York City and back in one piece. I returned with all appendages attached, barely, and I didn’t even lose my marbles during the whirlwind... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Scrapbook: Sewing, It’s a Lifestyle, Not a Diet

  

  I don’t like the word diet because it implies a temporary change or a quick fix. A lifestyle, on the other hand, is a word that I accept into my vocabulary... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Dear Maddie: Altering Garments

  

  In my opinion, both altering a garment and making one from scratch requires skill. One is not harder than the other, rather, each one requires different... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: NYC

  

  was about the big city. Not Philadelphia, but NYC! Yes, you read me right. I’m in New York City for a quick weekend trip. Partly for work, partly for play, and... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Was About the Big City. Not Philadelphia, but NYC! Yes, y...

  was about the big city. Not Philadelphia, but NYC! Yes, you heard me right. As you read this, I’m in New York City for a quick weekend trip. Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Interview with Fortnight Lingerie

  

  I have been to and fro, here and there, and beyond and back again when it comes to lingerie I like. When I first started making my own bras, I was obsessed... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Portrait of a Seamstress: Pamela of Pamela’s Patterns

  

  I remember my Kindergarten teacher – Ms. Minny. Old and wrinkly, she was the nicest lady I remember from my childhood. She always let our class play with the... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: David and Goliath Malcolm Gladwell

  

  was about David and Goliath. Yes , I might get a little biblical here. I read Malcolm Gladwell’s books “The Tipping Point” and “Blink,” but hadn’t heard about... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 CULTURE

• What i Made: Natural Dye Process Dress

  

  Let me just start by saying, natural dye is a process. A process. The turnaround time when it comes to coloring your own fabric is not quick and even Rachael Ra... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: Italian Market Philadelphia

  

  about camaraderie. I stopped by the Italian Market in South Philly because, well, above all other labels, I consider myself a street photographer. Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE