Author Archives: Lisha Vidler

About Lisha Vidler

I am a sewing instructor living near Memphis, Tennessee.

Sewing 911

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

Thursday’s Book Review Sewing 911: Practical and Creative Rescues for Sewing Emergencies by Barbara Deckert Rating 4 stars = Satisfactory Description A self-help guide to fixing all sorts of sewing mishaps and accidents. It gives 280 tricks for mending things … Continue reading →

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18th Century Petticoats

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

Two years ago, I made a complete 18th century ensemble, from the undergarments out. I’ve already shared the sewing diary of how I made the stays. Now you can continue the journey: 18th Century Petticoats. Enjoy!

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Sewing Victorian Doll Clothes

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Thursday’s Book Review Sewing Victorian Doll Clothes: Authentic Costumes from Museum Collections by Michelle Hamilton Rating 5 stars = Shiny! Description A book that features antique doll clothes representing much of the Victorian period (from the 1830s through 1910). After … Continue reading →

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All About Me: Education

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

All About Me: Education What kind of training have you had? Basically, I’m self-taught. Always have been. I love learning!

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Embroidered Corduroy

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

Saturday’s Stash: Embroidered Stretch Corduroy Corduroy is a medium to heavyweight cotton that’s woven with a pronounced nap. It’s smooth on the underside and ribbed on the topside, with a short texture similar to cotton velveteen. It isn’t a crisp … Continue reading →

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Pincushions

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Wednesday’s Project Pincushions While writing an article, I needed to research how to make your own pincushions. In so doing, I came across Martha Stewart’s Homegrown Tomatoes. How adorable! I had to try making my own. They looked ridiculously easy, … Continue reading →

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Natural Form Fashion Plate

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Friday’s Fashion Plate Natural Form Day Dress & Dinner Dress This is a fashion plate from the middle of the Natural Form era. It contains a dinner dress and a day dress.

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Portfolio

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

For those who’d like to take a quick look at the things I’ve sewed recently, I’ve added a portfolio. It contains Doll Clothes, Modern Garments, and Historic Costumes. Enjoy!

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All About Me

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

All About Me When I was young, my mom made a lot of my clothes. My grandmother made exquisite Victorian ensembles for antique dolls, as well as haute couture wardrobes for Barbie dolls. It was inevitable that I would take an … Continue reading →

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Fit For Real People

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

Thursday’s Book Review Fit For Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using Any Pattern! by Pati Palmer & Marta Alto Rating 5 stars = Shiny! Description A book that digs deeply into the mechanics of properly fitting garments. It breaks down … Continue reading →

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