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From Serger Basics to Brilliance

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Susan Lazear

Did you know that April is National Serger month? For those who own a serger, you should celebrate with your serger by creating a new garment that utilizes the use of this amazing sewing tool. A serger, also known as...Read More

Color Beyond the Wheel: Innovative Approaches to Creating a Fashion Color Story

Posted on March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 by Susan Lazear

Creating a compelling color story for fashion often relies on traditional palettes and seasonal trends. However, embracing non-traditional methods can lead to unique and innovative designs that stand out in a crowd. Below, I will discuss a few basics about...Read More

From Thrift to Trend: Eight Upcycled Garment Techniques to Explore

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Susan Lazear

Upcycling clothing isn't just a trend—it's a creative, sustainable way to breathe new life into garments that would otherwise gather dust or end up in landfill. Whether you're a total beginner with a pair of scissors and a needle or...Read More

Cap Sleeves Uncovered: Different Designs to Try

Posted on December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 by Susan Lazear

In my blog entry of November 17, 2025 (Pattern and Clothing Design with Variations on a Theme), I discussed how to create base clothing patterns using Garment Designer software (or your pattern collection) and then create variants from the base....Read More

Pattern and Clothing Design with Variations on a Theme

Posted on November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 by Susan Lazear

The Theory of Base Patterns In the world of music, many composers developed a song based on a musical phrase or motif, and then they varied it as the song progressed. Examples include pieces by Mozart and Bach’s Goldenberg Variations,...Read More