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Sew-Along: Simplicity #S8844
I'm back! You may have seen my post on Minerva.com with the pink painted paints a few months ago... when I saw this fabric on Minerva I...
elinestelle
May 30, 2022
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Minerva - McCall's #M7602
Minerva Art Gallery Cotton Poplin
May 23, 20211 min read


Minerva - Sky Blue Sweater
Hello! ElinEstelle here. I made my very first sweater, and guess what? It was super easy! The fear of the unknown can be hard to...
Dec 1, 20201 min read


Kwik Sew #K4261
This week features a quick sew with Kwik Sew K4261 view A. As you may have noticed, I have made this pattern before using a border print...
Aug 31, 20201 min read


Pattern Test: Sari Sheath
I was able to do another pattern test! This time I sewed the Sari Sheath from Sewciety. Choosing view A I used the cap sleeves and added...
Jul 19, 20201 min read


U.S. Most Popular Pattern: Walk-Away Dress #B4790
When Butterick patterns released pattern number 6015 in 1952, they hit the jackpot. The 'walk-away' pattern was so popular due to the...
Jul 5, 20202 min read


McCalls #M8031 - Alexis
Next weekend was supposed to be the 125th Anniversary National Convention for Chi Omega in Memphis, Tennessee, the headquarters of the...
Jun 14, 20201 min read


How to Make Custom Buttons: Butterick #B6655
Back in June 2019 I had seen a Carolina Herrera chambray dress that made me fall in love: What I loved was the simplicity of the dress;...
May 31, 20204 min read


Museum May: Exhibitionism @ FIT
Exhibits - Exhibitionism: 50 Years of Fashion Fashion Institute of Technology Museum - New York City, New York February 8 - April 20, 2019
May 27, 20201 min read


Museum May: Alexander McQueen
Exhibits - Alexander McQueen: Off the Runway - Popup New York Historical Society - New York City, New York February 15 - 17, 2020
May 20, 20201 min read


Museum May: Pierre Cardin
Exhibits - Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion Brooklyn Museum - Brooklyn, New York July 20 - January 5, 2020
May 13, 20201 min read


Museum May: Anna Sui
Exhibits - The World of Anna Sui Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) - New York City, New York September 12, 2019 - February 23, 2020
May 6, 20201 min read


Museum May: CAMP @ MET
Exhibits - CAMP: Notes on Fashion Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York City, New York May 9 - September 8, 2019
May 1, 20201 min read


Minerva - Linen Jumpsuit #V1645
Happy Spring! With the warmer months now approaching I am excited to start adding some new clothes to my wardrobe. This includes Vogue...
Apr 19, 20203 min read


#iSEWlated
While New York City is in lockdown in March 2020. I have been utilizing my free time to sew and finish any UFO (unfinished objects) that...
Apr 8, 20202 min read


Womens Month - DVF
Located in the Meatpacking District, Diane Von Furstenberg's flagship store hosts a pop-up space of artwork and experiences. February...
Mar 1, 20201 min read


Minerva: Spring Floral Cotton
Spring is in the air and for the new season I have created a beautiful midi-length dress with the Lady McElroy cotton poplin fabric in...
Feb 1, 20201 min read

My Favorite: Sewing Supplies
1. Scissors Fabric scissors are an important part of any sewing room. So are thread cutters. I love my unicorn snippers to use for...
Jul 23, 20192 min read

My Favorite: Books
1. You Are A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life This is my most recent and most favorite book....
Jul 10, 20192 min read


Minerva Crafts: Lemur Cotton
Hello Everyone! I am so excited to create another post for Minerva Crafts. This time I chose a fun blush floral print quilting cotton....
Jul 10, 20191 min read

My Favorite: Podcasts
1. Love to Sew My newest favorite sewing podcast is these two Canadians - Helen and Caroline - who are both successful fashion...
Jul 3, 20192 min read
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