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Author Archives: Lisha Vidler
Business-Casual Blouses
Sunday’s Someday Project Business-Casual Blouses I’ve recently realized the shortage of business-suitable attire in my wardrobe. I’ve already discussed my plans to make a couple of blazer-style jackets, but for warmer weather I’m going to need some lightweight blouses to … Continue reading
Patchwork Pillow
I just added a new Tutorial: Quilted Patchwork Pillow. In an hour or two, you’ll have a quick and easy pillow that looks like it took a lot more effort than it really did. Enjoy!
Sewing Kitties—A Cautionary Tale
Monday’s Mish-Mash Sewing Kitties—A Cautionary Tale Visit almost any sewing blog or journal and you’ll find mention of the resident mascot—most often a cat, who likes to supervise the sewing process and who occasionally helps by sitting on piles of … Continue reading
1870s Calico Day Dress
Wednesday’s Project 1870s Teal Calico Day Dress I began this dress in May of 2010 and it didn’t take long to make—but I never finished it. I had a vague sketch that I’d drawn to guide me, but it wasn’t … Continue reading
Slate Blue Blazer
Sunday’s Someday Projects Slate Blue Blazer I recently finished a brown corduroy skirt which is embroidered with slate blue flowers. My original idea was to pair the skirt with a matching slate blue jacket.
Corset and Stays
I’ve just uploaded two new sewing diaries: Aqua Silk Corset and 18th Century Stays. The stays were made to go with an eighteenth century ensemble, and the aqua corset coordinates with my Victorian undergarments. Both corsets have been entered into … Continue reading
Pattern Marking
Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: Pattern Marking If you’re new to sewing, you may have wondered about the various dots, circles, lines, and triangles that are scattered across your pattern pieces. These symbols are there to aid you, so it’s important … Continue reading
1876 Copper Ballgown
I’ve just added a new Sewing Diary, for my entry into the Double Period Project Competition hosted by Your Wardrobe Unlock’d. It’s a ballgown from 1876, along with the accompanying trained petticoat. You can find the diary here, or look … Continue reading
Satin Charmeuse
Saturday’s Stash: Satin Charmeuse Charmeuse (pronounced shar-moose) is a very thin, lightweight satin with extreme fluidity and drape. Being satin, it’s shiny on the right side. It’s best suited for loose, draped styles, such as full skirts, unstructured blouses, and … Continue reading
1860 Ballgown & Visiting Dress
Friday’s Fashion Plate 1860 Ballgown & Visiting Dress This fashion plate is French and comes from Journal Des Demoiselles. It contains a ballgown and a visiting dress from 1860.