Monthly Archives: February 2011

Go, I say – Go!!!

I’ll admit the one thing that makes me weak in the knees is gorgeous jewelry. Whenever I go to the Smithsonian, I always carve out (excuse the pun) time to see the fine jewelry. I can’t get enough of the … Continue reading

Posted in Couture, Style | 4 Comments

Saying No

Have you ever been asked to sew for someone? A friend or acquaintance, perhaps? Very little causes more anxiety and teeth gnashing than someone who, upon seeing that you can sew, asks you to make something for them. My standard … Continue reading

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It’s our Fourth Birthday at Gorgeous Fabrics!!!

Holy crap – where has the time gone?! Continue reading

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Pattern Review – Self-Drafted Latin Dance Dress

Wherein Ann drafts a pattern and makes the dress in a day or thereabouts. Continue reading

Posted in Ballroom, Design | 11 Comments

Boston/Worcester MA Locals – Pattern Fitting Seminar!

Avoid pitfalls like I just had with the way outsized NL pattern. Come to this seminar! Continue reading

Posted in ASDP, Classes | 1 Comment

First Project Hemmed with My New Toy Machine

No, it really is a business expense. Continue reading

Posted in Machines, New Look, Sewing | 6 Comments

My New Toy Machine

No really, it’s a business expense. Continue reading

Posted in Machines | 12 Comments

Remember the Chanel Style Jacket?

I haven’t completely forgotten about it! Continue reading

Posted in Couture | 17 Comments

Fantasy/Reality v.2

Ever seen “Groundhog Day”? Continue reading

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