Category Archives: Tools

Hey, You with the Sewing Machine. The Pressinatrix wants to Show You Something.

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Be warned. This post is NSFW (Not Safe For Wrinkles) My dears, The Pressinatrix’ alter-ego has had, shall we say, a day. So The Pressinatrix will take over for her tonight and introduce you to some of The Pressinatrix’ best … Continue reading →

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New Tools!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Thanks to Pam, I got turned on to a new pressing aid, the Shoulder Stand. What a cool idea! It makes shaping your shoulders so much easier. I also got two sketchpad books from Amazon. I don’t do a lot … Continue reading →

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A New Tool, and Snoop Shopping

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Phyllis turned me on to the hams at Stitch Nerd. Needless to say, they appeal to my inner Pressinatrix. And she makes contoured hams! Those have become as rare as hen’s teeth, and I have scoured eBay for ages trying … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Project

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I hope you all had a great New Year! Here’s to 2012 and proving the Mayan calendar wrong. Today is a nice quiet day around our house. Well, maybe not “quiet” – DS the elder has a bunch of friends … Continue reading →

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Cool Tools and a Holiday Read

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Happy Holidays! Whatever you may celebrate, I hope you are having a wonderful time. Being the selfish person that I am, I had to take a break from buying and making gifts for other people (horrors!) to  get something for … Continue reading →

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Pattern “Review” – Vogue 1250 DKNY Dress

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? I did. It was pretty low key. I hosted it this year, which is unusual. Most years, my sister hosts Thanksgiving and we do Christmas. But she just moved into a new place and … Continue reading →

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Pajama Sewalong Update and a Cool Tool

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein we get some updates on the sewalong, and I introduce you to my little friend. Continue reading →

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Two of My Favorite Posts

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I am between projects right now. Susan Khalje is coming to town to teach her Couture Sewing Class next week at my studio, so I think I’ll revive the skirt to go with my bustier and try to work on … Continue reading →

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The Fabric, the Haul

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Here’s the fabric I’m using for my McCall’s shirtdress:It is a lightweight cotton with metallic embroidery all over its face. It’s pushing the envelope for this pattern just a little, because it’s lighter weight than I think is generally recommended, … Continue reading →

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Come and Get It, Kittens!

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Free (that woke you up) to a good home: Exhibit A: Athena adjustable dress form. You can see her in many of my projects, but now I have four all together and even I don’t need that many. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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