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• Weekend: The Sewing Party Recap

  

  Last Saturday was a big day for me. It was the launch of my online bra making class. One of the many workshops during The Sewing Party, it not only furthered... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Way Sewing Used to Be: Scissors

  

  While Egyptians used basic, elemental scissors, it was the Romans who used modern day shears. Similar to today’s variety, they featured a handle at one end,... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Best Sewing Blogs Update: Easier Voting!

  

  In some areas of my life, I’m ahead of the curve when it comes to technology. I’m savvier than the savviest. Then there are other areas of my life where I’m... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Coming Soon: A Brand New Madalynne

  

  Over the past 6 months, I’ve been working to completely redesign Madalynne, turning it into more of a business and less of a hobby blog. I started blogging 8... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: Brotherly Love

  

  Have you ever heard of the story of Steve Jobs and Mona Simpson? If not, I’ll give you a brief rundown. It’s pretty interesting. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What’s on My Sewing Table: Polka Dots and Brocade

  

  Normally, I see a dress, a pair of pants, a top or a lingerie set I want to sew, and I set my mind to make it. I pick the pattern, purchase the fabric, sew a... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Reminder: Sign Up for My Online Bra Making Class!

  

  Just a friendly reminder that there are only a couple days until my online bra making class goes live! This Saturday, November 8th, I along with a host of... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: Dealing With Negative Comments

  

  Can we talk about negative comments? This week, I received two negative comment regarding my writing style. The first one brought me down quite a bit, and I... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What i Made: Aurora Grace

  

  Matthew McConaughey was just a graduate student at the University of Texas when he walked into a bar, introduced himself to a producer who after a long night,... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Best Sewing Blogs 2015: Vote Now!

  

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year – time to vote for the best sewing blogs for 2015! In January of this year, I emailed every blogger on my blog roll,... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: James is Coming to Town!

  

  My relationship with my brother James is and will always be different than others. For one, it’s the longest bond I’ll ever have. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bra Making: 5 Terms You May Not Know

  

  The post Bra Making: 5 Terms You May Not Know appeared first on Madalynne. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Way Sewing Used To Be: Scissors

  

  Why do I like vintage? Except for the speed of communication, medicine, electricity and maybe a few other things, everything is recycled. Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: Mishka Update

  

  As Mishka recovers from cancer, I’ve been making it a point to call her more often. She still sews everyday, from 9 in the morning to about noon, but other... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Handmade: Philadelphia Independents

  

  Philadelphia Independents isn’t a wanted, local jaunt, but a needed establishment in a city that is known for its hometown pride, loyal sport fans (go Phillies! Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What i Made: Portia Blue

  

  When it comes to outerwear, there are a lot of choices. First, there’s the blanket statement, where one can wrap themselves in a draped number; opting for... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: What’s Your Routine?

  

  I begin each day with the same ritual, which I don’t share often because of its eccentricity. I wake up at 4:00 AM, sometimes earlier, and after quickly checkin... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bra Making: A Short Guide to Choosing Fabric

  

  Before giving bra making a go, it’s important to have a firm understanding of how each part of a bra should function – cup, cradle and wing – because this is... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Coat in the Making: Simplicity 1505

  

  My strategy for cold-weather dressing is simple – stay warm, look good. Most women don’t want to sacrifice silhouette for the sake of a warm coverall, but I’m i... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: A Tug of War

  

  There’s an interesting tug of war that happens when we fail, and it’s even more interesting how we accommodate the duality. Of course, we want to forget failure... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE