Author Archives: Lisha Vidler

About Lisha Vidler

I am a sewing instructor living near Memphis, Tennessee.

Cotton Voile

Posted on November 8, 2014 by

Saturday’s Stash: Cotton Voile  Voile (pronounced v’wall or sometimes voy’l) is an extremely lightweight, semi-sheer fabric. Polyester voile is often used for curtains or curtain linings, but cotton voile can be used for garments, especially summer dresses. It’s also ideal … Continue reading →

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Organizing Your Sewing Space

Posted on November 2, 2014 by

Whether your sewing area is small or large, it’s a good idea to keep it organized. In this two-part article, we’ll look at the three pieces of furniture that are essential for a sewing room. We’ll also devise a floor plan, and … Continue reading →

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Crazy-Quilted Sewing Machine Cover

Posted on October 29, 2014 by

I needed a new cover for my new sewing machine. This time, I decided to make something special, using my newly acquired crazy-quilting skills. Follow along in this short diary as I make a custom-fitted cover and embellish it with … Continue reading →

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The Phantom of the Opera Costume Exhibit

Posted on October 3, 2014 by

When Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera came to town, it brought a traveling exhibit of costumes! In this two-part article, we’ll examine six gorgeous costumes designed by Maria Bjornson: the Footman’s livery, a Hannibal slavegirl ballet outfit, Piangi’s Hannibal armor, … Continue reading →

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Crazy-Quilted Book Cover

Posted on September 15, 2014 by

This brand-new, step-by-step tutorial combines the art of crazy-quilting with a simple book cover, resulting in a gorgeous one-of-a-kind project! In part one, you’ll learn how to draft a custom pattern to fit any book, make a mockup to ensure … Continue reading →

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An Alterations Nightmare

Posted on August 15, 2014 by

When I had my wedding gown shortened, it was a disaster! How can you prevent a similar alterations nightmare? Here are the problems I encountered, so you can learn from my mistakes. New Article: An Alterations Nightmare Enjoy!

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The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Posted on July 21, 2014 by

Have you ever seen silk ribbon embroidery? It’s a gorgeous form of three-dimensional embroidery worked with delicate silk ribbon. This two-part article delves into the wondrous art of silk ribbon embroidery, covering everything you need to know to get started. … Continue reading →

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Meet Gladys

Posted on July 14, 2014 by

Monday’s Mish-Mash: Meet Gladys Life is change, or so the saying goes. Sometimes we’re resistant to change because we’re stubborn, or because we’re set in our ways and are afraid something new will upset the balance of things. But every … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine Pincushion

Posted on July 9, 2014 by

Wednesday’s Projects: Sewing Machine Pincushion Recently, I observed to one of my students that it would be nice to have a pincushion that attached to the front of the sewing machine. While you sew, you remove pins—and where do you … Continue reading →

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Pinterest!

Posted on June 8, 2014 by

I’m proud to announce that you can now follow Yesterday’s Thimble on Pinterest! Our boards include topics such as: basic sewing skills, historical costuming, Victorian fashion plates, sewing book reviews, and fun sewing projects–with more to come! Yesterday’s Thimble @ … Continue reading →

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