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July 31, 2020

Working with Snaps

Stitching a snap

Snap to it! Snaps, the handy two-part fasteners that we often don’t think much about, offer a multitude of options for garment closures. Look for them in metal finishes (silver, gold, black or some colors) and in a multitude of plastic hues. There are also clear snaps available for greater invisibility and they’re ideal for […]

Tagged With: closures, Fashion, sewing, snaps

February 21, 2020

Adding Ease to Your Garment

A few years ago, I adapted my knit Grainline Studio Morris blazer pattern so I could make it with some luscious silk matka. I knew I had to adjust the pattern since my fabric of choice had absolutely no stretch in it. I decided to take a tried-and-true (TNT) pattern designed for a woven fabric […]

Tagged With: Fashion, fitting, sewing

September 27, 2019

Video Interview with Kenneth D. King

Kenneth D. King interview at ASG Conference

Watch our exclusive video interview with Kenneth D. King, couture fashion designer, author and professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology. This lively and informative interview occurred at the American Sewing Guild National Conference 2019 in Boston.

Tagged With: ASG Conference, Fashion, Kenneth D. King

September 20, 2019

2019 Fashion Show

ASG Fashion Show 2019

Enjoy the video from the One if by Land, Two if by Sea Fashion Show from the 2019 ASG Conference in Boston. The show was emceed by Nick Coman from Dragonfly Dyeworks.

Tagged With: ASG Conference, Fashion, fashion show, garments

August 16, 2019

An Interview with Kenneth D. King

ASG Conference 2019 is over but the memories live on. There are so many conference highlights, but the topic of this article is the pleasure I had of interviewing Kenneth D. King on Thursday evening. The room filled with anticipation as the interview began. I had been working with Kenneth for months to prepare and […]

Tagged With: ASG Conference, Fashion, fitting, garment sewing, Kenneth D. King, sewing books

April 12, 2019

Culture and Creativity Collide at Fashion Exhibit in Israel

Fashion Exhibit in Israel

During a trip to Israel, I visited the National Museum in Jerusalem. The museum was having an exhibition featuring 150 costumes which combined to form a historic display of the vibrant and complex tapestry of Israeli society. The exhibit, titled “Fashion Statements: Decoding Israeli Dress,” opened in June 2018 and will close in April 2019. […]

Tagged With: Fashion

February 23, 2019

The French Jacket Experience

French Jacket

The allure of the classic French jacket – its mystique has captivated for years. Long before rediscovering garment sewing several years ago, I admired this garment for its timeless elegance on the outside, never understanding that the magic on the inside is the real story. Quilting lofty bouclé to silk lining with rows of stitches […]

Tagged With: Chanel, Fashion, sewing

January 25, 2019

The Dior Exhibition

Dior

On a beautiful, sunny day in January, the Colorado Springs ASG garment group toured the Dior exhibition held at the Denver Art Museum. I had heard glowing reviews from other friends who had attended, but I was not prepared for the scope of the offering. A selection of more than 200 couture dresses was on […]

Tagged With: design, Dior, fabric, Fashion, garments

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