laurajparkerNov 19, 20154 minTutorial - How to Pin A SeamI know, it seems ridiculous – how can there be a whole blog post about pinning? Like everything else, it’s a little more complicated...
laurajparkerJun 19, 20152 minTutorial - Cross Stitch Hem One of my favorite hand-finishes for hems is the cross stitch (also known as the catch stitch) hem. This interlocking stitch looks like...
laurajparkerFeb 1, 20132 minTutorial - How To Do a Rolled Hem by HandOne of the most challenging, frustrating fabrics to work with is chiffon. Over the years I’ve learned various tips and tricks to working...
laurajparkerApr 20, 20124 minTutorial - 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...