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How to sew a curved hem in a knit
Marcy Tilton and Gwen Spencer show how to make a quick easy clean finish on a curved hem in a knit as used in the godet detail used in tunic Vogue 9272 by Marcy Tilton.
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Two Shrugs — Vogue 9190
One knit. One knit and woven. Two completely different styles are in the pattern envelope. Both are easy to sew and fit, with a wide variety of fabric possiblities...these are essential layering piece for all seasons, and so practical to pop on over a t-shirt, tunic or dress.
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All Season Pants & Top — Butterick 6667 + 6668
Perfect for any season, these two new patterns, a shirt and pant, which pair together beautifully, are great for updating your spring-summer wardrobe and mix well in colors or neutrals.
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Easy Rider Moto Vest
Large scale prints are a fast moving trend and so are panel prints. From an Italian mill, the base fabric is a superb quality ivory stretch cotton denim with crosswise stretch which feels good and washed like a dream. The digitally printed photograph is a soft warm black and the two side by side images morph across the width with no visible line where the image joins. Dubbed 'Easy Rider', each panel is 1 1/4 yards long x 54" wide. See the scale of one panel in relation to the dress form in the photo below.
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Sewing Geek Weekend — Pattern Prototype, Jacket Design & Cozy Throw
Making a Vogue Pattern Prototype with Gwen & Marcy — When it is time to get down to business and sew the final-final prototypes for a future Vogue pattern envelope, Gwen Spencer puts a closed sign on the door of her studio and makes the 5 hour drive from Corvallis to my studio in Takilma. We had planned a weekend in December, but there was an ice storm, so pushed the date into January. The due date to Vogue is January 15, so this is cutting it close, and there are 2 patterns due; a pant and a jacket. The pant was partially done, and pretty straightforward, so this 3 day sew-a-thon was all about the jacket. These two patterns are for Winter/Holiday, a season that includes the holidays, but also casts a look toward spring, so the choice of fabrics really spans two seasons. I want to show two versions, one for holiday, another that could work for holiday in warmer climates and have a trans-seasonal more casual appeal.
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Marcy and Gwen's Sewing Nerd Tips
Marcy Tilton and Gwen Spencer, self proclaimed sewing-geeks share their passion for all things sewing. Filmed during one of our long sewing weekends where we are designing and sewing and writing instructions for a jacket for a Holiday/Winter 2017 Vogue pattern.
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How to shop for the perfect fabric
Join me on a fabric buying expedition! In this video, I share how I choose fabrics for MARCYTILTON.com. It's easy to become overwhelmed when shopping for fabrics. These tips can help you decide what to buy, what to leave behind, and how to know the difference the next time you need fabric for an upcoming design or sewing project.In this 4.5 minute video I share with you some of my top tips for finding just the right fabrics for sewing your own signature garments.
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ParisTilton tour group shows off flea market finds
Experience seven magical, inspiring and artful days in Paris with Marcy and Katherine Tilton. Our intimate small-group travel experience is tailored for women who enjoy design, fashion, textiles and art and want to explore and encounter the magic of Paris with a designer's eye.
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Tongue in Chic T-Shirt
When I want to make something fast and reliable, I make a t-shirt using a tried and true pattern, and, as my friend Mary says, 'a little sewing makes any day just that much better.'
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