Articles related to "Dressmaking"
Free Online Sewing Patterns
There are many of free sewing and needlework patterns available on the internet. These include dressmaking and accessories patterns, and a wide range of other projects.
free sewing patterns • projects • dressmaking • download patterns • sew
There are many of free sewing and needlework patterns available on the internet. These include dressmaking and accessories patterns, and a wide range of other projects.
free sewing patterns • projects • dressmaking • download patterns • sew
Scissors for English Paper Piecing
There are many different kinds of scissors available. Learn about the right kind to choose to make work easier when doing English paper pieced patchwork.
quilting • patchwork • english • paper piecing • paper pieced
There are many different kinds of scissors available. Learn about the right kind to choose to make work easier when doing English paper pieced patchwork.
quilting • patchwork • english • paper piecing • paper pieced
Smocking 101, What You Will Need
The first step in the smocking process - materials and supplies needed.
smocking • sewing • dressmaking • embroidery • needlework
The first step in the smocking process - materials and supplies needed.
smocking • sewing • dressmaking • embroidery • needlework
What's Your Size
How to take your measurements and decide on the size of the garment you want to sew. Links to measurement charts and how to make a dress form out of duct tape.
sewing • dressmaking • size • measurements • fit
How to take your measurements and decide on the size of the garment you want to sew. Links to measurement charts and how to make a dress form out of duct tape.
sewing • dressmaking • size • measurements • fit
A Selection of Simple Sewing Books for Beginners
Sewing can be a rewarding way of expressing creativity and individuality as well as offering a practical way of saving money on clothing and home furnishings.
easy sewing pattern • dressmaking • learn how to sew • simple sewing books • basic sewing skills
Sewing can be a rewarding way of expressing creativity and individuality as well as offering a practical way of saving money on clothing and home furnishings.
easy sewing pattern • dressmaking • learn how to sew • simple sewing books • basic sewing skills
E. CORA HIND
Ella Cora Hind was born on September 18, 1861. No one realized that one day Cora would become known as a great agriculturist and agricultural reporter.
canada • cora hind • canadian women • grey county • ontario
Ella Cora Hind was born on September 18, 1861. No one realized that one day Cora would become known as a great agriculturist and agricultural reporter.
canada • cora hind • canadian women • grey county • ontario
Pins for English Paper Piecing Patchwork
Some considerations about using pins in patchwork, and thoughts on dos and don'ts to make the job easier.
pins • pin • quilting • patchwork • english paper piecing
Some considerations about using pins in patchwork, and thoughts on dos and don'ts to make the job easier.
pins • pin • quilting • patchwork • english paper piecing
Suitable Fabric for English Paper Piecing
Some fabrics are easier to use than others in hand sewing. Older pieces of patchwork often use a variety of fabric and it's a good idea to think about what to use.
patchwork • quilting • english paper piecing • patchwork fabric • fabrics
Some fabrics are easier to use than others in hand sewing. Older pieces of patchwork often use a variety of fabric and it's a good idea to think about what to use.
patchwork • quilting • english paper piecing • patchwork fabric • fabrics
FANNY JACKSON-COPPIN, A Priceless Gift to Humanity
A profile of the first African-American woman to become principal of a school
african-american women
A profile of the first African-American woman to become principal of a school
african-american women
Marking Your Pattern Pieces
Here's how to mark those dots, darts, buttonholes, and all the other symbols you need to make note of to get that garment together properly.
sewing patterns • marking • tailor tacking • chalk • pencil
Here's how to mark those dots, darts, buttonholes, and all the other symbols you need to make note of to get that garment together properly.
sewing patterns • marking • tailor tacking • chalk • pencil
A Stitch In Time
For those times that you have to dig out the needle and thread to do some hand sewing, here are some common stitches and what there used for.
hand sewing • stitches • stitching • seams • thread
For those times that you have to dig out the needle and thread to do some hand sewing, here are some common stitches and what there used for.
hand sewing • stitches • stitching • seams • thread
Aids in SubSaharan Africa - Part 5 The Carers
This article provides information about Aids projects which operate in South Africa and are supported by The African Aids Foundation in Australia.
aids • sinikithemba • tabitha • god's golden acre • cato ridge
This article provides information about Aids projects which operate in South Africa and are supported by The African Aids Foundation in Australia.
aids • sinikithemba • tabitha • god's golden acre • cato ridge
Choosing Thread for English Paper Piecing
The range of threads available today is huge. It's a good idea to think as carefully about the type of thread you use as you do about the type of fabric you choose.
thread • threads • english patchwork • english paper piecing • thread colour
The range of threads available today is huge. It's a good idea to think as carefully about the type of thread you use as you do about the type of fabric you choose.
thread • threads • english patchwork • english paper piecing • thread colour
English Paper Piecing Dos and Don'ts
Care taken when making patchwork using the English Paper Piecing Method can make or break the finished work. Here are some things to watch for.
patchwork • english paper piecing • dos and donts in english paper piecing • paper piecing patchwork • paper pieced patchwork
Care taken when making patchwork using the English Paper Piecing Method can make or break the finished work. Here are some things to watch for.
patchwork • english paper piecing • dos and donts in english paper piecing • paper piecing patchwork • paper pieced patchwork
Party Fun for Kids Who Like Fashion
Swap party games for party activities with this simple idea that isn't competitive and gives everyone a chance to express the designer in them.
party activity • holiday activity • keeping kids occupied • entertainment for kids • kids activities
Swap party games for party activities with this simple idea that isn't competitive and gives everyone a chance to express the designer in them.
party activity • holiday activity • keeping kids occupied • entertainment for kids • kids activities
Self Employment Ideas for Entrepreneurs
There are so many work at home opportunities out there, it's impossible to list them all. Explore four self employment ideas for entrepreneurs to create a new career.
self employment ideas • self employment opportunities • work at home opportunities • work at home ideas • self employment
There are so many work at home opportunities out there, it's impossible to list them all. Explore four self employment ideas for entrepreneurs to create a new career.
self employment ideas • self employment opportunities • work at home opportunities • work at home ideas • self employment
Some Rather Seedy Stitches
Bringing texture and subtle color interplays with simple seeded stitches.
seed stitch • moss stitch • sand stitch • double moss stitch • garter stitch
Bringing texture and subtle color interplays with simple seeded stitches.
seed stitch • moss stitch • sand stitch • double moss stitch • garter stitch
Spanish Fashion Designer - Cristóbal Balenciaga
Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972), a name to be reckoned with during his lifetime and still a name to be seen with today.
cristóbal balenciaga • spain couture house • spanish designer • famous coutier • hosue of balenciaga
Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972), a name to be reckoned with during his lifetime and still a name to be seen with today.
cristóbal balenciaga • spain couture house • spanish designer • famous coutier • hosue of balenciaga
What the Heck is Haute Couture?
The strange and beautiful world of haute couture.
haute couture • high fashion • fashion designers • fashion fantasy
The strange and beautiful world of haute couture.
haute couture • high fashion • fashion designers • fashion fantasy
Fashion Designer Madame Grès
The great designer, Givenchy, once stated that Madame Grès was one of his 'geniuses'. She was one of the most famous French couturiers of the twentieth century.
french fashion designers • french couture • french dress design • madame gres • givenchy
The great designer, Givenchy, once stated that Madame Grès was one of his 'geniuses'. She was one of the most famous French couturiers of the twentieth century.
french fashion designers • french couture • french dress design • madame gres • givenchy
Flora MacDonald Denison
Flora MacDonald Denison (1867-1921) was an original: suffragist, journalist, radical believer in free love and birth control, and fan of spiritualism and Walt Whitman.
flora macdonald denison • bon echo • suffragist • journalist • free love
Flora MacDonald Denison (1867-1921) was an original: suffragist, journalist, radical believer in free love and birth control, and fan of spiritualism and Walt Whitman.
flora macdonald denison • bon echo • suffragist • journalist • free love
Get Ready to Sew!
Getting a sewing area ready and knowing what tools you'll need to begin a sewing project. What you need and what you can work around.
sewing • sewing machine • serger • needles • scissors
Getting a sewing area ready and knowing what tools you'll need to begin a sewing project. What you need and what you can work around.
sewing • sewing machine • serger • needles • scissors
Jeanne Lanvin
Lanvin is the oldest fashion house in Paris and one of the most prestigious. The story of its founder, Jeanne Lanvin, is like a French fairy tale.
jeanne lanvin • lanvin • lanvin blue • french fashion designers • arpege
Lanvin is the oldest fashion house in Paris and one of the most prestigious. The story of its founder, Jeanne Lanvin, is like a French fairy tale.
jeanne lanvin • lanvin • lanvin blue • french fashion designers • arpege
Learn to Cut Unnecessary Words
This article gives an exercise to practice cutting back over-detailed descriptions of action.
creative writing exercises • writing fiction • how to edit • editing • how to make your writing simpler
This article gives an exercise to practice cutting back over-detailed descriptions of action.
creative writing exercises • writing fiction • how to edit • editing • how to make your writing simpler
Sewing Machine Needles for Quilting
Sizes of machine needles, how needles are machined, changing dull needles
needles • machine needles • choosing needles for quilting
Sizes of machine needles, how needles are machined, changing dull needles
needles • machine needles • choosing needles for quilting
The Ancient Art of Tatting
Tatting: fine thread and a shuttle are used to produce beautiful handmade lace designs.
tatting • shuttle lace • tatted lace • tatted doilies and edgings • the ancient art of tatting
Tatting: fine thread and a shuttle are used to produce beautiful handmade lace designs.
tatting • shuttle lace • tatted lace • tatted doilies and edgings • the ancient art of tatting
The Knitter's Tool Kit
A look at the most useful pieces of equipment for the knitter. Where possible, a budget alternative has been suggested.
knitting equipment • knitters toolkit • gifts for knitters • knitting help • row counters
A look at the most useful pieces of equipment for the knitter. Where possible, a budget alternative has been suggested.
knitting equipment • knitters toolkit • gifts for knitters • knitting help • row counters
Christchurch Inferno
A brief account of the 1947 Ballantynes fire, in Christchurch New Zealand
columbo street • ballantynes • fire • disaster • new zealand
A brief account of the 1947 Ballantynes fire, in Christchurch New Zealand
columbo street • ballantynes • fire • disaster • new zealand
English Paper Piecing Patchwork Supplies
Using the right tools in any project eases the work considerably. These items are necessary for patchwork made using the English Paper Piecing patchwork technique.
patchwork • english paper piecing • paper pieced • supplies • templates
Using the right tools in any project eases the work considerably. These items are necessary for patchwork made using the English Paper Piecing patchwork technique.
patchwork • english paper piecing • paper pieced • supplies • templates
Finding Extra Cash
Some of the best ways I know of to generate some extra cash without day care or split shifts.
save • extra • cash • income • business
Some of the best ways I know of to generate some extra cash without day care or split shifts.
save • extra • cash • income • business
Fusible Batting
How to use fusible batting.
fusible batting • quilting frame • wool setting • quilt top • quilt sandwich
How to use fusible batting.
fusible batting • quilting frame • wool setting • quilt top • quilt sandwich
How to Baste Patchwork Fabric to Paper Templates
In English Paper Piecing the fabric pieces are basted onto paper foundations before being seamed together. There is a special way of doing this to improve the finish.
patchwork • english • paper piecing • basting • tacking
In English Paper Piecing the fabric pieces are basted onto paper foundations before being seamed together. There is a special way of doing this to improve the finish.
patchwork • english • paper piecing • basting • tacking
How to Put Life Back Into Tired Old Curtains
Winter drapes can look worn and tired and household budgets won't stretch for new ones. Here are some creative ideas for revamping old curtains without breaking the bank.
curtains • old curtains • drapes • winter drapes • professional cleaning company
Winter drapes can look worn and tired and household budgets won't stretch for new ones. Here are some creative ideas for revamping old curtains without breaking the bank.
curtains • old curtains • drapes • winter drapes • professional cleaning company
Learning to Trim Unnecessary Words
The answer sheet to the first exercise in cutting back over-detailed descriptions of action.
learn to write • creative writing exercises • writing fiction • how to edit • editing
The answer sheet to the first exercise in cutting back over-detailed descriptions of action.
learn to write • creative writing exercises • writing fiction • how to edit • editing
Mother Jones Biography
Biography of Mother Jones (nee Mary Harris), iconic American labor activist and organizer whom the Senate declared "the most dangerous woman in America".
mother jones biography • american history • american labor activist • famous irish americans • labor organizer mining railroads
Biography of Mother Jones (nee Mary Harris), iconic American labor activist and organizer whom the Senate declared "the most dangerous woman in America".
mother jones biography • american history • american labor activist • famous irish americans • labor organizer mining railroads
Quilted Tote
Practice your machine quilting skills while making this tote in a few hours. Great project for beginning quilter. Now, don't you need a new tote bag?
quilt • machine quilting • tote • fabric choice • quick
Practice your machine quilting skills while making this tote in a few hours. Great project for beginning quilter. Now, don't you need a new tote bag?
quilt • machine quilting • tote • fabric choice • quick
Edouard Vuillard’s Interior Scenes
Edouard Vuillard's paintings are currently being celebrated at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
edouard vuillard • synthetism • nabi • paris
Edouard Vuillard's paintings are currently being celebrated at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
edouard vuillard • synthetism • nabi • paris
Lifting off: A Review of Helen Garner's The Feel of Steel
Mastering a new sport, a musical instrument, having a grandchild, going through a divorce, or even taking a big trip, are all common scenarios in most people’s lives. These are ordinary moments, and that is why they are so wonderful. Garner takes the everyday trivial bits of our lives, and with her gifts, turns them into something spiritual, mystical, and powerful.
australian • non-fiction • stories • love • writer
Mastering a new sport, a musical instrument, having a grandchild, going through a divorce, or even taking a big trip, are all common scenarios in most people’s lives. These are ordinary moments, and that is why they are so wonderful. Garner takes the everyday trivial bits of our lives, and with her gifts, turns them into something spiritual, mystical, and powerful.
australian • non-fiction • stories • love • writer
II-8 Tetzaveh All Dressed Up
In Mishpatim, the focus of the parashiot change, moving from a historical view centered on distant figures to including the reader into the narrative. Mishpatim is the applicaiton of social law as it relates to the individual, Terumah builds the sanctuary and Tetzaveh presents the priesthood, garments and holy implements. Law gives us the ethical and moral structure for living as the construction of Mishkan relates to the dedication of our talents and hearts, and Tetzaveh is a further extension of worship—how we dress ourselves in our worship through deeds and sacrifice. Korban-korbanot literally means to draw close to God. The Mishkan provides a sanctified place for encounter with God.
kohen gadol • high priest • ephod • tetzaveh • shemot
In Mishpatim, the focus of the parashiot change, moving from a historical view centered on distant figures to including the reader into the narrative. Mishpatim is the applicaiton of social law as it relates to the individual, Terumah builds the sanctuary and Tetzaveh presents the priesthood, garments and holy implements. Law gives us the ethical and moral structure for living as the construction of Mishkan relates to the dedication of our talents and hearts, and Tetzaveh is a further extension of worship—how we dress ourselves in our worship through deeds and sacrifice. Korban-korbanot literally means to draw close to God. The Mishkan provides a sanctified place for encounter with God.
kohen gadol • high priest • ephod • tetzaveh • shemot
Create a Genealogy Scrapbook as a Treasured Gift
Want to create a unique holiday or anniversary gift that a relative will treasure? A heritage scrapbook you make yourself can be the perfect gift.
genealogy • scrapbook memories • heritage scrapbook • christmas present • gift
Want to create a unique holiday or anniversary gift that a relative will treasure? A heritage scrapbook you make yourself can be the perfect gift.
genealogy • scrapbook memories • heritage scrapbook • christmas present • gift
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