I have been overwhelmed with the mail I’ve received since August from followers of Weekend Designer. Your kind words and best wishes are much appreciated. So, what have I been up to for the past 5 mo...
Yes, it’s true. Watch for my new design blog project called BAG’nTELLE. It is about expert ideas and tutorials about fashion accessory design, bag design, construction techniques, do-it-y...
Today is the 100th post of the Weekend Designer and the last one for this blog. It seems like a good place to stop as I believe I have made my point that everyone is a designer and that making your o...
Featured: Oscar de la Renta Tiered Gown Among the occasion gowns, a tiered empire-waisted number is always a standout with its elegant double-ruffled flounce. In coral silk taffeta, it’s unmistakably...
Photo Credit: Arlene’s Interiors Swags are elegant treatments for tall, narrow windows yet easy-to-make. This window covering is pleated at the sides to create rounded folds and is used most of...
Featured: Luba tweed cloak The sunburst yoke, always a favourite, is the feature of this flattering and simple cloak. This one by Luba is fashioned in tweed but any double-faced bottom-weight fashion...
Featured: Messenger Bag by Ecolution Originally created for hard-working couriers, the classic Messenger Bag has been in circulation for several decades. Known for its long-lasting rugged durability ...
Featured: Stefano Pilati for YVES SAINT LAURENT Explore volume and proportion by challenging conventional principles of tailoring for your Autumn wardrobe. Here is a great example by Stefano Pilati ...
Featured: Ella Moss Camisole Lacy lingerie-inspired camisoles are the hottest tops for summer. Treat yourself to a fluid bias-cut top, similar to this one by L.A.’s Pamella Protzel for Ella Mos...
Featured: Club Jacket by Sanmar In the fashion world, colour-blocking is in. You might fret that you look ridiculous wearing a burnt-orange shirt and navy-blue pants, but you will find that designers...
Featured: Salvatore Ferragamo All the spring/summer collections had them on the runway: Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, Victoria’s Secret, Diane Von Furstenberg, Chloe, Salvatore Ferragamo, D & G. A...
Featured: Dry Max Hooded Vest Chill in a unisex hoodie vest. You will need: Sweat suit fleece * Rib binding * 1 separating zipper (equal to CF less 1” [25mm]) Coordinating thread Kraft paper * yardag...
Featured: Missoni Hooded Scarves For Fall ‘09, Missoni is staying true to the label’s knitwear traditions and produced plenty of fabulous pieces including an abundance of hooded scarves. Design...
Featured: Wrap Top by NY&Company This wrap top draft by NY&Company is a flattering style for all shapes and sizes. A deep V-neck combined with a fluid fabric is forgiving to all body types. Y...
Featured: Purple Label Zip Skirt Everybody’s getting into the rocker-chic zipper skirts. You will need: 2-way stretch fashion fabric, 45” wide (spandex blend) 1 separating zipper (equal to desired sk...
Featured: Turtle Tote by LIFEwithBIRD An exercise in stylish functionality by Aussie line LIFEwithBIRD. A roomy, oversized canvas carryall, it can seamlessly go from work to after-hours party to week...
Featured: Wrap Skirt by Charlotte Russe Cut for a gracious A-line sweep, this pretty printed lined skirt reverses to a solid colour for double the dressing options. Great for travel or everyday wear,...
Featured: Mitered Pillows by Foley & Cox HOME Clever use of the stripe from Foley & Cox HOME creates the illusion of mitered corners. With careful cutting and matching, a smart striped home d...
Featured: Selma dress In many cases, discover your fabric as inspiration and the theme for the piece begins there. There are so many design ideas you can do with patterned fashion fabric and a bit of...
Featured: Best Behavior Stay “kewl” this summer with this gossamer sun serape. It is a cinch to whip up in an afternoon. Take your styling cues from Danish design house, Best Behavior and layer it ov...
Featured: Chulette Simple eyelet vest with a “peek-a-boo” attitude. Try styling it similar to this one from Chulette; fully lined with tan colour cotton fabric to add some contrast. You will need: 1 ...
Featured: Silk ties by Terrence Dobbs Make Dad your own specially-designed tie for Father’s Day. Fresh from the Hamptons, Terrence Dobbs will inspire you with his ‘Father & Son’ ties....
Featured: Imperial Dog Palace from Victoria Trading Co. Creature comforts for the one who leaves no doubt who rules the roost. You will need: Approx. 1 yd. [0.9 m] of upholstery fabric, 54”[138 cm] w...
Featured: Victoria Secret Peasant Skirt You’ll ♥ this easy-to-sew skirt…XOX. You will need: Approx. 1 ½ to 3 yds. of fashion fabric (depends on fabric weight and width) Coordinating thread Heavy-dut...
Featured: Escada Wrap Here are my favourite bold colour combos for cosy sueded fabrics for those of you planning your new wrap for the spring/summer season. Just in case it looks intimidating, rest a...
Featured: Simplicity The button-front “chemise” sundress— the quintessential of summer attire – is easy to wear, unrestrictive and yet not without that “sophisticated look”. This su...
Featured: Cloche hat from Banana Republic A buckled cloche for Spring. Easy-peasy and pretty! You will need: Graph paper approx. 1 yd. of fusible interfacing, 45″ wide approx. 1 yd. of bottom-weight...
Courtesy: Vogue A flirty flouncer has that button-to-hem flippancy and shows lots of sun-kissed shoulder. A very easy sundress draft to get you in that tantalizing “island-in-the-sun” ; att...
The Ruffled Handbag pattern tutorial has been removed by the request of the designer. To view this design, check http://www.hiddengoods.net/hom e.html
Step out with your Valentine with this heart-shaped disco bag. You will need: fashion fabric, 45″ wide lining, 45″ wide polyester fleece interfacing Transfer web cable cord, ½” dia....
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