After a long and rewarding career teaching sewing to adults and teens at a local technical college, I just didn’t want the fun to end! I also felt there was a great demand to provide our community with affordable classes on a variety of topics, including custom made clothing, pattern fitting and alterations, pattern drafting,… Read more

Statement coats are the latest quarantine obsession. Outdoor dining may be here to stay, or at least an option at many restaurants in the future. So this is a great time to go Casual underneath and fancy on top. It changes your mindset. I love showing off my coats, it thrills me when I get… Read more

SET-IN-SLEEVE noun – A sleeve joined to the body of a garment by a seam starting at the edge of the shoulder and continuing around the armhole. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English. In a blouse or shirt, I find 1/2-5/8” of ease works the best. In a jacket or… Read more