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I’m going to post a word, and I want you to tell me what mental image you get when you read it. Ready? Penknife. So what picture did you get in your mind? Maybe an object with short blades that … Continue reading
Category Archives: Crafts
My grandmother was a dressmaker. I’m not. She taught me how to sew, and I did sew because I liked having cool clothes. I still do like cool clothes, but I gave up sewing decades ago for the ease of … Continue reading
First, I’d like to point out that my story collection, Simple Things, is now released. You can get that here. In addition, a print version of my novel, Welcome to Witchlandia, is available. You can get that here. On to … Continue reading
These festive Day of the Dead Heads are easy to make. They take one day to make if you make the plaster heads up in the morning and decorate at night, or two days if you make the heads a day early, which is advisable since it guarantees the heads will be dry enough to decorate and display.
Continue readingHave you noticed that this project has taken a couple of hard left turns, in the journey from inspiration to completion? I am deep on the pantser side of the creative spectrum, so this always happens to me. I welcome … Continue reading
All right, almost done! Lining inserted and hem pinned up. Alas, all this hand sewing is actually the slowest part. Here is the front: … Continue reading
Progressing now by leaps and bounds. Here we have the lapels and cuffs basted on: … Continue reading
The great thing about dressing gowns and bath robes is that they sew up fast. In theory I could still insert piping, but sewing together the main body seams gets me this! And I don’t think I need it! … Continue reading
Okay. Deep breath. Time to lay out and cut. One of the key concepts in garment making is the grain of the fabric. If you are making the fabric, as when you knit or crochet or weave your toga or … Continue reading
Before I actually cut into my gold brocade, it’s important to consider all the details. Once you take a scissors to the cloth there is no going back. And the important thought today is decorating the garment. With buttons. A … Continue reading