Vionnet’s selvage edge finish
I am in the middle of working on a replica of another Vionnet dress. This one is #28 in Betty Kirke’s book and the Bunka Fashion College book. Betty Kirke […]
Vionnet Squares and Twist Dress
In Betty Kirke’s book, Madeleine Vionnet (Kirke), pattern # 3 is a simple dress designed by Vionnet in 1919/1920. It is made of four square-like pieces that are sewn together […]
Dior corset skirt
Christian Dior’s designs have long been the quintessence of couture. The complicated pattern work, sharp tailoring, exquisite dressmaking, and engineering continue to set the bar for other designers. Maria Grazia […]
The Thread that Binds
My grandmother was an avid sewer and quilter. She made over a hundred quilts in her lifetime. The quilts she gave to me over the years were all pieced and […]
Nashville: More Craft Than Country
Nashville is known for it’s singing cowboys and cowgirls. It is a fashionable and happening place, but it is not just the famous singers that make it so special. Behind […]
