Category Archives: Sewing for Special Occasions

Pattern Hacks, Sewing for Special Occasions

A Glitzy Little Topper

Posted on by Kathleen Cheetham
Zip Front Jacket, All Season Dress
01
Nov

Sewers love pattern hacks. We love little hacks too. Here’s how we did this one. Scroll through our gallery to see how the Zip Front Jacket pattern has been pared down and dressed up for many different occasions. This light-weight little topper is made from a jacket pattern. It’s an easy addition to your holiday […]

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More Style with One Pattern, Sewing for Special Occasions, Sewing with Special Fabrics

What’s in Your Stash?

Posted on by Kathleen Cheetham
Silk kimono jacket
29
Jul

My friend, Kathleen Blohm is an accomplished artist. Her usual attire is t-shirt and jeans spattered with paint, clay and related artistic mediums. When she must appear at a show featuring her work, Kathleen’s in a panic. She has nothing to wear. For years, Kathleen’s been storing an amazing piece of ikat silk bought in […]

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