sew the classics

7 min read 2020-10-04 18:12:48

Helen Haughey Designs – Guest Post

Just how important is your neckline selection? One of my sewing mentors contacted me after reading my latest Sheath Post and offered a few helpful

5 min read 2020-09-18 18:31:10

“Dressing well is a form of good manners.” TOM FORD I’ve been dressing down during these pandemic times, but I believe we can dress down

12 min read 2020-03-06 19:06:44

My mission: to make a versatile French Jacket, one I could dress up or wear with jeans. Mission Accomplished . Helen Haughey and Mary

6 min read 2020-02-17 20:12:24

I was in the right place for the entire week, processing new information for six days straight. While working on Shanel No.2, my desire to learn

6 min read 2020-01-24 18:50:07

“It’s the not the Destination, It’s the Journey.” Ralph Waldo Emerson For three weeks I’ve embraced the French Jacket journey. My

4 min read 2019-11-25 20:39:59

” I like being a woman, even in a man’s world. After all, men can’t wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.” Whitney Houston When I told my

2 min read 2019-10-18 18:40:52

Thank you, Dear Readers for your warm, encouraging and thoughtful responses. Katie and I have read them all, and we felt your love in each message.

5 min read 2019-06-03 05:24:35

We have a home at Edisto Beach 40 miles south of Charleston, SC. It is a simple and quaint beachfront house which is ideal for R&R or quality