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A Royal Dress

Posted: 25 April 2012 at 3:29 p.m.

Doesn't she look regal?

A few weeks ago, Cathy, our SODO Seattle Assistant Manager, asked me for some advice about a gorgeous, sheer knit, beaded fabric she was using for a special occasion dress. She appropriately chose a simple two-piece dress pattern that she had made before. Just what ...

Why I Still Make Clothing

Posted: 22 March 2012 at 3:38 p.m.

When I was young, sewing was a fairly utilitarian thing and still taught in schools. I didn't have to wait, though, as my mother had me start sewing buttons on doll clothes when I was a toddler. From there I progressed to sewing my first dress when I was ...

Sewing & Stitchery Expo Preview Two - More Sneaking!

Posted: 23 February 2012 at 3:29 p.m.

It's me again! Now known as Sneaky Nette, I've got more pictures for you!!! This time I found some gorgeous things that will be on the Fashion end of our Sewing & Stitchery Expo booth next week. Oh, my goodness, it's coming so quickly - next week - wow!!!

I ...

Snowy Weather Means Stash Appreciation Time

Posted: 19 January 2012 at 12:21 p.m.

I thought you would enjoy this 'vintage' post from our previous blog today. It was written by Anna-Beth during a snow storm in December of 2008. ~ Annette

I admit I am not a snow person. Despite being born in Buffalo, NY, I am a Seattle girl, perfectly content with a ...

My 'Design-It-Yourself' Skirt

Posted: 14 September 2011 at 10 a.m.

Design It Yourself Clothes - Patternmaking Simplified

We have a great book at the Bellevue store where I work. It's called Design-It-Yourself Clothes - Patternmaking Simplified. I wanted to learn how to draft patterns, so I took my measurements and then followed the book's directions for the first project, an A-line Skirt.

Kelley's Skirt