The Olympia and Athena Jackets - Overview / Part 1
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The Olympia and Athena Jackets - Overview / Part 1

Please note that this pattern (and many more!) are available to purchase on my online store The Olympia is a...

Marfy 3755 A Quilted Fil-Coupè Bouclè Coat
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Marfy 3755 A Quilted Fil-Coupè Bouclè Coat

While in Paris late last year, I found this unusual and quite beautiful Lanvin Fil Coupè in General Diff. An...

A Just Patterns Floral Pleated Midi Skirt
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A Just Patterns Floral Pleated Midi Skirt

I've definitely got a midi skirt addiction....  and when this fabric arrived at Mendel Goldberg last month,   I bought two...

It's been a while...
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It's been a while...

Five years to be precise and I am genuinely shocked that it’s been so long. Custom client orders, an empty...

Silk and Lace
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Silk and Lace

I’m making new samples for the studio this week, to add to the Camisoles that I have there at present....

It's been a while...
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It's been a while...

Five years to be precise and I am genuinely shocked that it’s been so long. Custom client orders, an empty...

Organza and Lace - An Esplanade Bra and a Just Patterns Skirt
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Organza and Lace - An Esplanade Bra and a Just Patterns Skirt

ORANGE LINGERIE ESPLANADE BRA Last year,  I spent the day in the city fabric shopping with Tracey from Featherstitch Avenue...

A Just Patterns Floral Pleated Midi Skirt
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A Just Patterns Floral Pleated Midi Skirt

I've definitely got a midi skirt addiction....  and when this fabric arrived at Mendel Goldberg last month,   I bought two...

Marfy 3755 A Quilted Fil-Coupè Bouclè Coat
5 min read
Marfy 3755 A Quilted Fil-Coupè Bouclè Coat

While in Paris late last year, I found this unusual and quite beautiful Lanvin Fil Coupè in General Diff. An...

A visit to Paris and a Madame Picco Skirt Panel Class
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A visit to Paris and a Madame Picco Skirt Panel Class

After my tailoring class with Thomas in London late last year, I headed over to Paris for a few days...

A Final Marfy 3171 Silk Jacquard Shantung Midi Skirt
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A Final Marfy 3171 Silk Jacquard Shantung Midi Skirt

I keep feeling that I should apologize for making these skirts, but I love them so much!  However, I'd be...

A Couture Tailoring Course with Thomas von Nordheim
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A Couture Tailoring Course with Thomas von Nordheim

As many of you know, I am a huge fan of Thomas von Nordheim's book and have referred to it often...

Silk Gazar Blue and White Midi Skirt Marfy 3171
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Silk Gazar Blue and White Midi Skirt Marfy 3171

Every time I put Marfy 3171 away, I swear I'm done and then I come across a fabric that would...

Lace Guipure Tap Shorts
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Lace Guipure Tap Shorts

I've had both of these laces for a while, and had gone back and forth about what to use them...

A Trio of Tessuti Demi Trousers and a visit to Liberty of London
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A Trio of Tessuti Demi Trousers and a visit to Liberty of London

Sometimes, it's really nice to take a break and make an easy project, and I had been eyeing this pattern...

Shopping in New York City for Fabric and Notions
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Shopping in New York City for Fabric and Notions

I often get asked what's worth a visit in the city, so I thought I'd put together a guide of...

A Trio of 6 Ply Silk and Lace Camisoles
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A Trio of 6 Ply Silk and Lace Camisoles

Can I just say that between the silk, the lace and all the hand sewing, this for me, is the...

Marfy 3171 Skirt and Simple Draped Shift Top
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Marfy 3171 Skirt and Simple Draped Shift Top

THE SKIRT I know by now that whenever I make a midi skirt, it's going to get a lot of...

A Spring Marfy 3171 Midi Skirt and some camisoles...
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A Spring Marfy 3171 Midi Skirt and some camisoles...

We've reached that time of the year when the temperatures are starting to rise and I have to start uncovering...

Marfy 0757 Midi Pencil Skirt
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Marfy 0757 Midi Pencil Skirt

I definitely think that after a few years of sewing,  I have become more mindful about what I should be...

Marfy 3056 - yep another Jacket!
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Marfy 3056 - yep another Jacket!

Anyway,  I've made another jacket. I first saw this fabric in an article in Threads years ago and immediately called...

The "Audrey Hepburn" coat and a Boston bra making class...
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The "Audrey Hepburn" coat and a Boston bra making class...

It feels like a long time ago now, but this coat all started in April of this year at a...

Draping...
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Draping...

But I think based on my immediate plans it should still be most Mondays unless I am in a "been...

Marfy 3635 with some beaded lace...
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Marfy 3635 with some beaded lace...

I completely understand that this jacket will not be most people's thing...but I've always been so curious about how a...

A Master Draping Class.....
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A Master Draping Class.....

April unexpectedly turned into an extended month of learning which was a surprise and an absolute pleasure... Between my jacket...

Baltimore with a slight nod to McQueen - Part 1
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Baltimore with a slight nod to McQueen - Part 1

When I saw this lace at Mendel Goldberg a couple of years ago I fell instantly in love.  It’s not nothing...

Lace skirts and Marfy's free pattern 0757
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Lace skirts and Marfy's free pattern 0757

This is definitely one of those skirts that look better on a body than on a hanger....but we got another...

Lace Skirts and Slopers...
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Lace Skirts and Slopers...

My shirt did not take up quite as much fabric as I thought so I have just over two yards...

A Handsewn Lace Grainline Archer
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A Handsewn Lace Grainline Archer

I don't remember the last time I enjoyed sewing anything quite as much as I did while I made this...

Grainline Archer Lace Test...
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Grainline Archer Lace Test...

I've never made a muslin and then gone on to make a second garment out of a similar final fabric,...