couture techniques

6 min read 2022-10-20 03:49:57

Jacket Trim

Finding trim for your French jacket is easier when you are working with a multi color fabric, especially one with black, white or another neutral

1 min read 2021-10-08 01:28:23

Having a dressform that duplicates the figure you’re sewing for makes the process SO much easier! Your model stands perfectly still for hours and

5 min read 2019-04-22 20:39:00

I always find the link between what's happening at the moment, and a suddenly remembered event to be so fascinating. When I started to feed the dogs

1 min read 2018-08-29 05:50:03

For the backyard wedding, I wanted something easy, yet elegant. When you’re the resident dress designer/maker, showing up in something not of your

1 min read 2018-08-17 07:52:09

So much had happened since my last post; all of it good. My son and daughter-in-law welcomed baby Milena. Her arrival coincided with my

1 min read 2018-05-10 21:33:00

This jacket was inspired from a Chanel couture collection. For the jacket body I used a lovely open weave boucle from Mendel Goldberg Fabrics.

1 min read 2018-02-16 04:31:46

Thank you all for the many comments and compliments about this jacket. The finishing details are what sets French jackets apart and make this

1 min read 2017-12-02 05:04:07

This is an experiment in the art of trompe l’oeil as the French call it, or to deceive the eye. I’ll explore how to alter the grain of fabric

1 min read 2017-03-10 23:55:05

Before I start on the instructions to create a custom arm for your personal sized dress-form a quick update on Wolf Dress-forms. Sadly the company is

1 min read 2017-02-09 01:00:39

I often take inspiration from a designer outfit and this one from Alexander McQueen caught my eye. The sweater retailed for $5000 and the skirt

1 min read 2017-01-30 11:15:50

My last post detailed my pool party tunic for the wedding our family attended in Miami earlier this month. The wedding was black tie and of course I

1 min read 2017-01-18 10:22:44

Our family is in wedding mode. We gathered in Miami this past weekend to celebrate our nephew’s marriage. I also finally got to meet Sarah of

1 min read 2017-01-09 09:29:31

My youngest son was recently married and I had the joy of creating my new daughter-in-law’s gown. But before elaborating on the details of her gown

1 min read 2016-04-25 05:37:09

What is your interpretation of “beach chic” attire? This was for a very casual beach front wedding. If you google the term “beach chic” the