Today we are sharing the second half of our sewing with silk blog posts. We’ve already covered prewashing and cutting, so now we will go over how to actually sew with silk and other slippery fabrics. Needles, Thread, & Pins Perhaps the biggest secret to success when it comes to sewing with silks and rayons […]
Slippery fabrics like silk and rayon are the perfect match for many beautiful patterns, including our latest pattern Coquelicot. They drape wonderfully, have a cool hand feel, and come in a wide variety of prints. However, they can be notoriously tricky to sew with, and many sewists will avoid them for fear of potential headaches. […]
Do you remember our post on creating a capsule winter wardrobe using the Method from Dressed? This week we are back with another edition, this time for spring! With the weather warming up here in France, and spring just a couple of weeks away, there is no better time to start planning your wardrobe for […]
Let’s finish this blog series on the Passiflore dress with the stunning versions made by our reviewers! To start with, here is Raylene’s amazing version, that she can wear either as a dress or as a light coat. Bérangère made a flowery dress, along with a detailed review on her blog (FR). Cortney’s orange-vitamin Passiflore […]
Let’s finish this inspiration series with version C of Passiflore: the shirt! Today we look at three very different ways to make this menswear-inspired garment fit into your style and wardrobe. Minimalist chic Make a timeless, chic and minimalist shirt by choosing natural fibers and a solid, understated color. Lightweight cotton lawn, linen and linen-rayon […]