I woke up this morning and decided that I want this tunic to be ready by this afternoon. I raided someone's closet and took a too small...

I was given a camo colored button down men's shirt - great quality in good condition but it had a number of oil stains on it. I was...

I really wanted pockets on the tunic. I had originally thought of making hidden welt pockets with a zipper and the finished patchwork...

I decided to make a second one as well, a sleeveless version, lined with buttons and kangaroo pockets for a casual comfortable feel. Its...

I really want to see the tunic so I have been sewing for hours and have made much progress. I think it will be finished this week. I...

I have constructed the patchwork fabric pattern pieces. And now have to top stitch to secure them all in place. I will be washing the...

Now that I have the pattern I want to see the tunic finished! I am doing it very systematically. I chose to begin with the center front...

Yesterday I was deliberating between a tunic and a coat. Using the mosaic patchwork technique to create fabric, creates a relatively...

I have a goal. To complete my mosaic patchwork tunic/coat before this winter finally gets to us. I have a short mosaic vest and want a...

I love it when students come over and tell me what they are going to be doing in the lesson.I have a lesson plan in place before they...

She had another idea 2 weeks ago. Its my own fault, I introduced her to charity stores and now she can't purchase new clothing anymore....

Those tie dyed remnants. I keep all of them. Circles to make yoyos Squares, rectangles and oblongs to make new fabric which creates new...

Ever since showing them my black infinity dress they have been asking that I teach them how to make a dress and a shirt. Some of them...

This year she decided to go as Totoro. The first thing the students have to do before they even speak to me is to create a sketch of...

I have a student whom I think, in another life, would have been a runway fashion designer. Once a month she brings a new project. Every...

I purchased this t shirt from Carol Kinney from Highhopesdyesandgift in one of her sales. It is a Gildan 5 xl. I always purchase them...

One of her purchases from our morning trip to the charity store was a red and white checked cotton tablecloth. She took one look at it...

Today is pocket day. I always add side zippered pockets to my pants and it took a while because I couldn't find the right colors for the...

No matter how many times I say that I won't buy any more t shirts I always end up with a few more than I need in my closet. They are...

What is an infinity dress? The infinity dress, also known as the convertible dress, is a dress that is basically comprised of a skirt and...