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Yoga Pant + T-Shirt = Iconic Million Dollar Quartet Jacket
As the summer heat rolls in on July 1, 2025, I find myself reflecting on a creative journey that transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary. This upcycle project, which took many twists and turns, ultimately paid off with a piece that blends nostalgia and innovation: a jacket inspired by the iconic Million Dollar Quartet. The story begins with two unlikely heroes—a rock 'n' roll T-shirt and a pair of grey harem-style knit pants from a Nike outlet store.
The idea sparked
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Day 4: Collar Construction and Hurdles on Up-Cycle Sewing Top
To tell the truth, at this point in this garment’s construction, things are getting hard. I’m not even sure if I like it, but this is a...


Patterns for Living – Banquet/Fashion Show Program
Sweet Memories: Church Mother-Daughter Banquet featuring sewing – and an “I made it” Fashion Show for the program. My daughter was 5...


Alabama Chanin Stitches – Part VII
STITCHES The books from Alabama Chanin are full of embroidery stitches! And not just your ‘norm’ either. The combination of stitches...


A Visit to Alabama Chanin: Part IV: The Clothing Re-visited:
At Alabama Chanin, the White on White Garments were AMAZING. Call them Bridal, Pure, whatever, but they were absolutely breath-taking...


Embellishment Inspiration from New Orleans Snoop Shopping
The design and embellishment ideas were plentiful as we ducked in and out of shops in New Orleans this week. Shop-owners were all most...


EZ Narrow Hem Technique
Many of us ‘seasoned’ sewists know, use and LOVE this technique. It is sew very useful that I’ve decided to bring it to my current Blog...


Answers to Sharp Questions…Learn all about Scissors and Shears
Scissors are ‘part and parcel’ to every seamstress. Here are some interesting facts about scissors. Kai 5220 Shears Learn all about...


Eeeks – YEA – I get to teach at Houston Quilt Festival!
Thrilled & humbled to join the Houston Quilt Festival faculty! Found the email in my inbox at Houston airport—likely my Creative...
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