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• Dear Maddie: Pattern Making Books + Tools

  

  I have an arsenal of pattern making books and tools. A living room doesn’t exist in my apartment because a sewing studio has replaced it. In my silverware drawe... Read more

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

• What i Heart Now: Red, White, And Blue

  

  July. Is it really a few short weeks away? No freaking way. Where does the time go when you’re sewing, pattern making, or researching the two? Read more

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

• Weekend

  

  was about cleansing and purging. I got home from work last Thursday night and wanted to clean. One shoe was off and dinner was still on the stove when I was... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Interview With A Dyer: Vic Pemberton

  

  Just when I thought I was becoming skilled at bra making, Amy posted about how she has been dyeing her lingerie notions. Turning a eeehhh-colored Tencel into a... Read more

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

• Dear Maddie: How To Draft A Turtleneck Pattern

  

  Dear Maddie: Hi I’m working on sewing a costume and I need to make a turtleneck neckline. Any tips on how to do so? -Andrea Andrea: Before I get into how I woul... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend

  

  was about interviews, right? I interviewed myself, sort of, and I interviewed a seamstress and a group of women who inspire me. Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 ART & DESIGN

• Atelier 307

  

  “Don’t you think that knowing what you want to do in your life from a very young is a gift?” That’s the question Katta recently asked in a blog post. She had me... Read more

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

• Portrait Of A Seamstress: Amparo

  

  The life of an artist, whether famous or not, has always interested me. Where did they learn their skills? How did they get to where they are today? Who inspire... Read more

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

• My Life As A “Professional” Blogger

  

  One of the first questions I received when I asked you what about future topics for this blog was what it was like to be a “professional blogger.”... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Weekend

  

  was about the definition of clothing. A side project that I’m undertaking for work is a portrait series. To find inspiration (and guidance – I’m going at this... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Dear Maddie: How To Fit A Bra

  

  Sarah: “I’m interested in how to fit a bra. Is there a method I should be following? Can I fit my muslin any which way? I haven’t achieved a good fit and I... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Memorial Day: A Few Words On The Bikini

  

  Memorial Day is today, which is the unofficial start of summer and… bikini season. Dun, dun, dun… Advice for getting bikini ready? “If you want to know how to... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 CULTURE, HISTORY, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend

  

  I took into consideration the suggestions you made on last week’s weekend post (where I asked you what topics you wanted me to post about). Some were positive... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Nostalgia: Prom

  

  I wore a purple and white Nicole Miller dress that was strapless and to the floor. My hair was styled by yours truly and I took the same route for my make... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend

  

  I received a lot of emails… from you! It’s not rare that I answer a few emails a week from my readers but over the past 7 days, my “to answer” folder has been... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What I’ve Made: Ohhh Lulu Bra

  

  I thought this was my best bra but I was wrong – this is my best bra yet. Not that I have enough projects to finish but when Ohhh Lulu released its new... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Book Review: Demystifying Bra Fitting and Construction

  

  I began sewing lingerie about a year ago. Actually, I lied, I began thinking about sewing lingerie about a year ago. Sewing only woven fabrics up until that... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• WIP: The Jumper Pattern

  

  Have you been asking yourself that lately, “What’s up with the jumper pattern?” In addition to the question “who am I?”, I ask this question every day. The... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 ART & DESIGN, FASHION

• Weekend

  

  was about not a whole lot. I could lie and say I had an exciting week but not much except the ordinary was going on. Don’t you love that about spring and... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Irons: What Other Seamstresses Are Using

  

  Customer reviews, item descriptions, and technical specs – they all help when choosing an iron. Personally though, I trust the advice or testimonial of someone ... Read more

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