b5media.com

Advertise with us

Enjoying this blog? Check out the rest of the Lifestyles Channel Subscribe to this Feed

Tangled Thread - Tips, Trick and Tutorials in Sewing & Stitching

April 2nd, 2008

how to accurately resize a pattern

There are times when you can’t just “wing it” when you’re trying to re-work or resize a pattern. You can end up with wonky shoulders & necklines or funny bulges - not good!
This site shows how to accurately resize a pattern - either larger or smaller. You can even resize down to a […]

By Chloe -- 0 comments

March 3rd, 2008

hand painted dresses for high fashion

Just in case you needed more inspiration to pick up your paintbrush and decorate your own clothing…
 
Designer Vivenne Westwood has teamed up with a group of grade two and three students to create her latest collection of hand-painted garments!
 
I’ve used paint to decorate my clothing (yes, on purpose - I didn’t just splatter myself :-) […]

By Chloe -- 1 comment

February 4th, 2008

my deal of the year - $10 for a dressy wool wrap

I’ve been hankering after a warm wrap or shawl that I could wear out in the evenings if I don’t want to deal with a full coat.  I didn’t have anything in my stash that would work for it, so I just kept that wish in the back of my mind.
During the big New Year’s […]

By Chloe -- 1 comment