One of my dear subscribers, Linda, asked me a question the other night about a dress she was trying to make for Felicity. She was making her version of a new Christmas gown in a brown satin fabric and was using the Thimbles and Acorns Pattern, by Shari Fuller, called “En Forreau.” The pleats in
Tutorial on the En Forreau Dress Pattern (Pleats)…by Thimbles and Acorns Read More »
I have debated time and time again about whether or not to share this special email I received from someone. It’s not really something you can learn from, but then again, maybe you can. It’s such a compliment to me but I don’t want you to think that I’m bragging on myself by what is
How can you be a blessing to someone today? Read More »
I worked and worked and worked trying to get my new 50’s dress finished, but it’s time to call it a night and finish it some other time. I did give it my best shot and got a lot done, but I had a few setbacks… Oh yes, we seamstresses have setbacks! In yesterday’s post
My 50’s dress for all those Maryellen’s out there! Read More »
I have a brand new sewing plan It involves a dress from the fifties The idea started at my Jo-Ann’s And I hope you’ll think it’s nifty Inspired from a vintage pattern Back in 1951 With help from Keepers Dolly Duds Almost half the work is done I found the teeniest tiny black check And
My Plan for a new 1950’s dress, just in time for Maryellen’s release… Read More »
