As a fashion designer and pattern maker, I’m always trying to come up with new and interesting designs while sticking to classic silhouettes. At the end of the day, when you are sewing something yourself, you are the designer because you are making the decisions for fit and fabric. Hope you enjoy …
Are the sewing “workshops” really sewing “vacations”? In other words, do we work or play? Anyone who has the passion for sewing knows it is really playing, when it might look like work to others. A Palmer/Pletsch Sewing Workshop gives you totally focused time to do what you love – sew- with …
Now that I am in my late 20’s, I have a whole new meaning for “Sunday Funday”. If you are anything like me, you’ve saved up some cash and are looking for that little deal that gives you a ‘victory dance’ feeling when you find it. Everyone loves to score a sale, am I right?! So in the…
M7279 Sheath Fit Pattern with the Palmer/Pletsch Tissue Fitting Method We are so excited about the launch of our new McCall’s fit pattern. It’s been 22 years since the last one came out. This new one reflects how we are fitting and sewing NOW! This pattern not only has updated fitting information in the …
BREAKING NEWS! Marta and I just filmed a 3-day fit workshop in Seattle for www.CreativeLive.com. It was so fun for us to do our swan song together and show all of our latest fit and alteration techniques. We also promoted our teachers during the workshop as there is nothing better than a hands-on …
Using Perfect Fuse Sheer I was able to manipulate a sheer silk gingham into a wearable skirt (without lining!) from my McCall’s skirt and top pattern – M7166. I haven’t sewn with a lightweight silk in a long time, not to mention a sheer, NOT to mention GATHERS. Below are the techniques I used in …
But… what is a Skort? They’re in between a skirt and a pant and basically the best bottoms you can wear this summer… and it’s time to embrace them because it doesn’t look like they are going anywhere this fall! Designers are loving them on the runway and WE are loving them in …
FIT AND SEW KNIT TOPS WITH McCALLS PALMER/PLETSCH DESIGNS There are so many beautiful FASHION knit fabrics available. Poly/spandex interlock is easy to sew—my top on the left—and rayon/spandex is so soft and drapey—Marta’s top on the right. While writing the new Knits For Real People book, I had a ball sewing knit tops. It was …
Hello Everyone! Pati here… Last week you got an email from me about a special “Give the Gift of Sewing — Teach Young Children to Sew” package — My First Sewing Book plus My First Doll Book, plus our Yes, I Can Sew! DVD. I’d like to tell you more about this exceptional program. …