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Blogging the Academy Awards Fashions-Part 1

Audrey Hepburn in 1954

The best (and worse) thing about living in Los Angeles is all of the fuss about film (and TV) awards ceremonies.  The ultimate, of course, is the Academy Awards.  I don’t know about other regions of the country, but The Oscars have been dominating the local news for a couple . . . → Read More: Blogging the Academy Awards Fashions-Part 1

Thursday Theatrics: Hand Stitching ~Blind Hem

As I was watching this video, I realized why my blind hem stitches weren’t hidden like they were supposed to be!  It is because I wasn’t DOING a blind hem!

Perhaps we should start a “sew along” where we practice some of these basic hand stitches…

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Thursday Theatrics: Hand Stitching ~ Back Stitch

If, like me, you need someone to actually show you how to do things, then you’ll appreciate this fashion designer taking the time to demonstrate very basic hand stitches.

Continuing on in the series, today’s stitch is the back stitch. Truthfully, I don’t think I’ve ever used a back stitch. It doesn’t mean that there . . . → Read More: Thursday Theatrics: Hand Stitching ~ Back Stitch

Thursday Theatrics: Hand Stitching~Basic Running Stitch

I think one of the major downsides of basically being a self-taught seamstress is that I never learned how to do the basic hand stitches that are so critical for a well-made outfit. I usually just fudge my way through it, but I’ve always felt a little self-conscious about my hand-work. When I look at . . . → Read More: Thursday Theatrics: Hand Stitching~Basic Running Stitch