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• Weekend: Behind the Scenes of My Bra Making Class

  

  A picture will say, “I sew,” while a video will say much more. Spectators have to spend time watching a video – there’s no choice about it – and they have to... Read more

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

• Works in Progress

  

  Why do we reserve works in progress photos for Instagram? That’s not an always statement, but most of the time. Shouldn’t they be the subject of more in depth... Read more

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

• 10 Things You May Not Know About Bra Making

  

  It’s the little tips and tricks that make a master sewer. A tailor has his secrets for pad stitching, and a shoemaker, Perry Ercolino being one example, has... Read more

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

• Weekend: Spontaneous Trip to Florida

  

  Miss planner had a moment that wasn’t so planned. Last weekend, I flew home to Florida to enjoy a few days with my dad and my brothers. Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lessons from Mimi

  

  We women pioneer intrepid style. Combing through Pinterest, looking to other vogue ladies, and for us seamstresses, sewing our own clothes, we are on an... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Guest Post: Natural Dye Tutorial from Argaman & Defiance

  

  The post Guest Post: Natural Dye Tutorial from Argaman & Defiance appeared first on Madalynne. Read more

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

• Finished: My Sewing Space

  

  It’s easy to forget that the garments we make are the end product of a process not only involving creative inspiration, but also plenty logistical details. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Guest Post: Tips and Tricks for Sewing Undies

  

  The post Guest Post: Tips and Tricks for Sewing Undies appeared first on Madalynne. Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: The Way Sewing Used to Be Part 2

  

  The way sewing used to be is the not the way sewing is today. That’s what we discuss last week, and for the most part, that’s what we agreed. Is that a good or ... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Big News: Online Bra Making Class (& Win Free Tickets)

  

  On November 8, 2014, thousands of sewers and DIY-ers worldwide will gather together for The Sewing Party, an online conference with over 30 classes relating to... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Handmade: Perry Ercolino

  

  From my first step inside Perry Ercolino’s atelier, which sits two blocks west of Main Street in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the dedication to craftsmanship was... Read more

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

• Weekend: The Way Sewing Used to Be

  

  When I received a box of sewing notions from a coworker, one of the first thoughts I had while going through the goodies was, “how come sewing notions are not... Read more

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

• My Bra Challenge: 7 Tips for Sewing Long Periods of Time

  

  Two weeks ago, I took a challenge to sew 3 sets of lingerie in 48 hours. For some sewers, this task is infantile, mere child’s play. For me, a seamstress who... Read more

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

• Weekend: Happy 4th of July

  

  Here is the United States, today is a national holiday, the 4th of July. The celebration of our country’s birth. Since Philadelphia was the capital at one... Read more

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

• Your Vera Avelines

  

  The post Your Vera Avelines appeared first on Madalynne. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What i Made: Orla Madison

  

  In my book, crop tops have been languishing in purgatory for a few seasons. They have leg-lengthening potential; by lifting the natural waist, crop tops make... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: Bramaking Challenge

  

  I said I would and now I will. About a month ago, I committed to sewing 3 sets of lingerie in 1 weekend. Always a technical creature, I calculated exactly what... Read more

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

• How to Make a Fluxico (also Called Yo-Yo)

  

  The post How to Make a Fluxico (also called Yo-Yo) appeared first on Madalynne. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Handmade: Priscilla Costa

  

  Walking up to Priscilla Costa, a bridal boutique in the suburbs of Philadelphia, there are fashion sketches hanging in the storefront. Not the usual window... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend: Sneak Peek of My New Sewing Space

  

  Did I tell you that I’m in the process of moving? I’m not very good at sharing personal hurdles and hiccups, mostly because I would never want you to think I’d... Read more

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