j stern design interview video on PR

Posted by on Feb 26, 2013 in Workshops | 0 comments Hi Everyone, I’ve been busy finishing up the packaging for my new pattern so I can put it online   I’ve also been working on some stuff for patternreview.com.  I might have mentioned that I’m trying to go video (blogging)… I’m setting up my studio so it’s video ready all the time.  I’m also trying to work out my...
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Printed Knit Tip — Stretch Test

Posted by on Feb 19, 2013 in Workshops | 1 comment Hi Everyone, When you’re working with printed knit fabric, it’s a good idea to check to see what the fabric looks like when it’s stretched out.  Sometimes a printed pattern on a knit can look distorted or overstretched.  Below is one of the Tee pattern pieces positioned on printed knit fabric.  The grainline is parallel to the selvage edge. ...
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How to make the Tee into a knit dress!

Posted by on Feb 16, 2013 in Workshops | 2 comments Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I’ve been meaning to show you how to transform the Tee pattern into simple knit dress.  Basically, all you need to do is length the lower front and back bodice pieces to your favorite dress hem length (I like my hem to hit right below the knee … There are a few proportion things to consider, so I decided to...
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Jeans and Tee with Chicago ASG + Round Neckline Pattern Adjustment

Posted by on Feb 12, 2013 in Workshops | 2 comments Hey Everyone, Freshly back from Chicago… I had such a wonderful time!  The Ladies of the Chicago ASG are a talented bunch!  I stayed with Liz, one of the ASG members.  She made me feel welcome before I even left Connecticut. It was a little bit getting home yesterday.  Departed from Chicago after Liz dropped me at the airport was a snap…  The...
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Debut of the Perfectly Fitted Shirt!

Posted by on Feb 5, 2013 in Posts by Subject, Workshops | 2 comments Hey Everyone, Freshly back from teaching the debut of The Perfectly Fitted Shirt in Berlin MA for the ASDP.   It was amazing, the group of ladies that I worked with were talented, fun and proud owners of newly fitted torso slopers!! We started the day trying on fit muslins so everyone could start with the best cup size.  After evaluating the fit of each muslin,...
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Posted by on Jan 26, 2013 in Workshops | 1 comment Hey Everyone, Sorry I’ve been quiet on jsd… It’s just that I’ve really been working hard on getting this pattern finished! … You know the saying “It takes a Village….” I want to take a minute and thank everyone who helps me get this stuff done.   Of course, I couldn’t get through without the help of my...
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