Corded insertion is a really beautiful addition to a garment. You can easily make your own cording and add it to a garment similarly to the way you would put in a lace yoke. There are so many differe...
This trip was amazing. Stockholm and Copenhagen were two of the loveliest places I have ever set foot in. Much like Paris, you sort of feel like your jaw drops at your first glimpse of the skyline an...
Name: Tracey Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Iris and Sorbetto Her Blog: Swell Sewing Her post about the pattern: Sewing My Seasonal Mini Wardrobe What kind of fabric did you use? For the Iris sho...
Sarai’s back from her trip! She returned to the studio and is hard at work on some fun blog posts for y’all. I brought in some pretty irises from my yard to welcome her back. I love havin...
Cuffs are a great place to add a bit of detail. Just look at this beautiful vintage dress! The sleeves have tucks in them and the hem of the sleeve is piped. For a fancy look, consider beading your c...
Name: Karen Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Ginger Her Blog: Didyoumakethat? Her post about the pattern: The Ginger Spice Skirt What kind of fabric did you use? Denim with a small, white flower pr...
This week I found myself matching some of our studio plants. I picked up this crazy linen ikat fabric over a year ago and just made it into a sleeveless version of the Licorice dress from the Colette...
After seeing so many cute Meringue skirts in the forum and flickr pool, I knew I should make one for myself. I need some separates and thought this would fit the bill! I decided to make the skirt out...
Color blocking is a great way to add interest to a simple design. It’s also a fun way to play with color. I’ve always loved the multicolored paint chips at hardware stores and I think jus...
{image above: gorgeous 1920s dress from Dear Golden Vintage} What do you do when the clothes you love don’t match your body type? I’ve always been a curvy girl. I’m absolutely fine ...
Name: Caroline Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Macaron Her Blog: Miss Jackson Design Her post about the pattern: Spring Macaron What kind of fabric did you use? Light blue cotton for the shell, vi...
This week Sarai had to rush to fit in some last minute work before her much anticipated trip to Stockholm and Copenhagen. She’s over there now exploring and having a good time. The rest of the ...
Patchwork is often associated with fixing holes or adding a cutesy detail to a garment. That’s why it’s a lovely surprise to see patchwork come into its own as a really beautiful detail. ...
Name: Donna Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Pattern: Crepe Her Blog: Random Knits What kind of fabric did you use? I used a 100% cotton floral print that I loved as soon as I saw it! For the ties ...
Lily is a form fitting dress with strong design lines. Before we named it Lily, I always referred to it as the Sophia dress, after Sophia Loren. The dress has a classic sexiness to it just like Sophi...
This has been a doozy of a week. With a half marathon in just a couple days, a race I’ve been training for for at least 5 months I might mention, Kenn and I have both gotten ill. I’m hold...
Lace inserts are a wonderful way to create interest in a garment. We have a great tutorial on adding a lace yoke to the Sencha pattern. It would also look so good on the Peony dress. Or consider the ...
I have another exciting trip planned very soon! We’re cashing in some airline miles and taking a trip next week to Sweden and Denmark! We’re starting in Stockholm, then going to Copenhage...
Name: Shaerie Skill Level: Expert Pattern: Violet Her website: Sew LA What kind of fabric did you use? I used some beautiful lawn from Alexander Henry – Eton Butterfly in the “Tea” ...
image by plaisanter~ Today we start another new feature here on Coletterie, a collection of links we love from around the web. Every Friday we’ll be posting a variety of links varying from tuto...
Hazel is such a light and airy dress. Perfect for spring and summer! I love the gathered skirt and especially pockets. Every girl should have pockets in her dress. Hazel works for so many different o...
Here’s what I made this past week for the Palette Challenge. Some blue linen wide leg pants with extra deep pockets. The fabric is a linen blend with a bit of poly, which turns out to be a real...
We’re resuming a feature on the Coletterie where we’ll spotlight all kinds of details. Today, I’m focusing on border prints. This is especially timely since our new Hazel dress look...
Name: Kathleen Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Peony Her Blog: Verbeelding Her Post about the Pattern: Peony What kind of fabric did you use? It’s some kind of rayon that I picked up at the ...
I’m easing into the Palette Challenge this week by starting with a dress that is incredibly simple, in a fabric I’ve been meaning to use for ages. I bought this lawn at Liberty when I was...
Choosing the right fabric is always a little tricky, so we thought we’d do a series of posts on picking out fabric for our three new patterns, starting with Iris. Fabric weight These shorts wil...
Hi there! How’s your palette challenge coming along? I’m so glad I decided to tailor this challenge to what I could actually manage because I’m zipping along with my three garments....
by Rochelle As I looked through the forum at all the lovely moodboards to pick a few for this post, I felt so inspired by everyone’s creativity and color choices. I’m excited to see what ...
Photo by Digital Noise We recently talked about climate appropriate wardrobes but what about activity appropriate wardrobes? How do you create a wardrobe that fits all the things you do day to day? H...
Name: Katya Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Pastille Blog: Toasty Knits & Sews Her post about the pattern: Stick a Fork in it Pastille What fabric did you use? Quilting cotton for the bodice ...
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