Category Archives: Embellishment

Teal Linen Top with Smocking

Posted on May 22, 2014 by

A yard of teal linen blend was crying out to be included in the Summer Top Series. It was selected to create a “wearable muslin” – which is a trial attempt at new pattern.  Fitting and improving design are integral … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Embellishment, Sewing, Smocking, Stash Couture | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Shadow Embellished SIlk Top

Posted on May 1, 2014 by

Lilac sheer silk from The Fabric Stash. A few beads.  A few pieces of lace.  A few fun hours spent sewing…. The Result: A Shadow Embellished Top. The Shadow Embellishment is a short piece of lace sewn between the double … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Crazy Quilting, Embellishment, Goddess, Sewing, Stash Couture | 3 Comments

Search for the Perfect Knit Top – Attempt 2

Posted on April 24, 2014 by

Have huge ugly T-shirt – can remake! Alabama Chanin designs caught my eye recently.  The neon pink 3XL T-shirt had more than enough fabric for her princess seamed tank top. Princess seaming is one of the rules guidelines for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Embellishment, Sewing, Stash Couture, T-shirt remake | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Search for the Perfect Knit Top: Attempt 1.

Posted on April 24, 2014 by

T-shirts are, well, not complimentary. They are boxy and have a neckline that may have worked for Dennis The Menace, but has never been included in a list of “fashion musts” or “this spring’s runway styles.” But knit fabrics do … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Embellishment, Scrap Couture, Sewing, Stash Couture | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

SLS Summer Top Series 3

Posted on March 16, 2014 by

Different Fabric and Different Pattern. This top began as Vogue 8810. The V-neck front bands were what I was looking for.  Unfortunately, that pattern was a bodice and had gathered shoulders.  So, the length and shoulders were gleaned from Vogue … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Embellishment, Scrap Couture, Sewing, Stash Couture | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Alabama Chanin Inspired Stash Couture Skirt

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

Handstitching, stenciling, reverse applique – all fun embellishment techniques currently being showcased on organic cotton knits by Alabama Chanin. Had to try it! With some Stash Couture modifications, of course! The Stash contained a short piece of stretch linen in … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Embellishment, Scrap Couture, Sewing, Stash Couture | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

A Tale of Two Vests

Posted on February 20, 2014 by

A vest was needed to wear with the Scrap Couture Linen Stitch Scarf –  but in the end two vests were sewn! The first vest was sewn with a stretch herringbone suit weight of unknown fiber content. The pattern selected … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Clothing, Embellishment, Sewing, Stash Couture | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment