Hemp Silk
Rouleau Edged Top
One of my goals for the year has been to up my repertoire of sewing techniques and this rouleau edged top is the result! I saw the cover for the Threads Feb/March 2015 Issue (#177) and was hooked. The bodice and hems utilize a rouleau technique of hand stitched bias tubes as edging. The effect is airy and beautiful. And the aqua blue silk…
Aquarelle Dyeing: Liquid Indigo
I’ve been holding off on my natural dyeing all summer as we’ve been trying to sell our condo. Boy have I missed it! We had a lull in viewings though in the last week as we prepared for hurricane weather here with Erika-a no show. I decided a bit of kit dyeing was in order. I pulled out my…
Bias Layered Dresses
I’m really loving my newest makes, a pair of bias cut tube dresses. If you followed me for Me Made May you saw me wearing these on Mother’s Day. I made this pattern using my bodice sloper from the * Craftsy Class Patternmaking: The Bodice Sloper with Suzy Furrer . I love this class! If you’re interested in learning…