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Tutorial - How to Pin A Seam
I know, it seems ridiculous – how can there be a whole blog post about pinning?  Like everything else, it’s a little more complicated...

laurajparker
Nov 18, 20154 min read
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Tutorial - Cross Stitch Hem
One of my favorite hand-finishes for hems is the cross stitch (also known as the catch stitch) hem. Â This interlocking stitch looks like...

laurajparker
Jun 19, 20152 min read
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Tutorial - How To Do a Rolled Hem by Hand
One of the most challenging, frustrating fabrics to work with is chiffon.  Over the years I’ve learned various tips and tricks to working...

laurajparker
Feb 1, 20132 min read
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Tutorial - Working with Vintage Patterns
…as Julie Andrews has told us, it’s a very good place to start! For NC State University Theatre’s production of ‘Fallen Angels’, I’ll be...

laurajparker
Apr 20, 20124 min read
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