by Beth | Nov 4, 2019 | Blog, charm patterns, custom dressmaking, How To, minerva maker, projects, sewing
Now that I have 2 bodices that fit me well thanks to the class I took with Gretchen Hirsch I was thinking that those two bodices can be the basis for lots of future dresses. I’ve never been a pattern maker and so this felt like a good step on my journey. So I...
by Beth | Oct 8, 2019 | Blog, charm patterns, custom dressmaking, How To, projects, sewing, sewing class, sewing tips, spinning wheels
Last week I gave just an overview of my three days with Gertie in Beacon, NY. Today I want to show you what we did to each of the muslin bodices I brought to class and how we changed the patterns to match the changes that were needed. I started with the princess seam...
by Beth | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog, charm patterns, projects, sewing, sewing class
Last November – if I remember correctly – I came across an Instagram post announcing the classes Gretchen Hirsch aka Gertie would be teaching in 2019. At that time I was just beginning to dip my toes into sewing seriously again. I had a goal to get better...
by Beth | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog, fashion, sewing, Skirt Party
Remember Tupperware Parties? How about Longaberger Basket Parties? Or Pampered Chef? Actually Longaberger and Pampered Chef might still be a thing. I’m not sure. But I had a great idea! What about a skirt party with me? Picture this! I show up to your house or...
by Beth | Aug 19, 2019 | Blog, custom dressmaking, fashion, hems, How To, projects, sewing, sewing tips, skirt project
I bought the fabric for this outfit a few months ago when Maggie, My Mom and I went on a little road trip to check out a fabric store in Grand Rapids that is almost 2 hours from m house. I heard about the store from a lady who makes super intricate cosplay costumes...
