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How to…sew French seams (and why bother)

French seams encase the raw seam edges securely inside two seams. They’re necessary for delicate fabrics, because two seams are stronger than one and the two lines of stitching prevent fraying. But French seams also are fabulous for garments with simple, straight lines because they’re beautifully clean and neat, and need no more finishing. I’m [ READ MORE ]

How to… cut a top from a bad fit

Remember this mess of a fit handed down from a cousin? Boxy cut is too big in all the wrong places, stretchy fabric catches on tiny front hooks, red square sequins a bit much for most uses. But it’s precisely those red square sequins that made this an irresistable keeper. Enter Dolly Parton concert for [ READ MORE ]

Dolly! This week!

She‘s coming this week and I’m all set. View cinematic oeuvre (9 to 5, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Rhinestone, Steel Magnolias, Straight Talk). Check. Check out old interviews on the Tube. Watch new video with Amy Sedaris, old musical specials on DVD. Check. Learn words to Hard Candy Christmas, To Daddy, Tennessee Mountain Home. [ READ MORE ]

How to… muttonleg sweater sleeves

Little lilac cardigan from the Salvy is the right color for spring and the right kind of soft. But the “Before” was too big and awful. Screamed out for a refit; big sleeves made me think about trying a leg of mutton experiment on them. I think it worked; See what you think. 1. FIX [ READ MORE ]

How to… turn a giant t-shirt into a top

I used to turn t-shirts into tops by cutting out the necks and the bands at the arms and waist. Not always so flattering. So it finally was time to figure out what to do with the drawerful of shirts I never wore, except to the beach. Take this giant orange guy, with my neighborhood [ READ MORE ]

Word on Georgie-girl

Sleeping standing up. Nose pokes out.

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