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Marc Jacobs Inspired Embellished Top Project

May 16, 2011, Nik

Last spring I created a top for SewStylish that was inspired by the Marc Jacobs Resort collection that season. For photography reasons, I had to go with bright colors (as you can see below), but I would love to do this again in more muted colors for myself. I’m thinking a taupe top with black ribbon might be nice for this summer. The entire tutorial is now on the SewStylish blog, and features very clear how-to photographs on how you can recreate the look, too.

 


My version of the ribbon-embellished top as photographed by Jack Deutsch

 


How-to photographs by Sloan Howard.

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Oscar de la Renta One-Hour Dress Project

May 9, 2011, Nik

Last spring SewStylish’s blog featured a post highlighting a dress I created for their Spring 2010 issue inspired by the Oscar de la Renta dress above. The entire how-to is featured in the post, and can be created in about an hour using jersey knit fabrics. The shape is a... Continue Reading
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No-sew placemat project on CraftStylish

June 21, 2010, Nik

This was actually one of the very first projects I did at Taunton when I started working there a couple years ago. It’s now on the CraftStylish blog and you can download the motif I designed for the project. All of the how to is available as well. It was... Continue Reading
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Burberry Inspired Sewn Necklace Project

June 15, 2010, Nik

In the fall ’08 issue of SewStylish, I wrote an article on how to make a necklace using organza, ribbon, and sew-on jewels. While looking at the inspirational catalog from Neiman Marcus recently, I came across this necklace by Ranjana Khan (above right). The necklace retails for $1,200, and is very similar to... Continue Reading
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Pintucked flannel vest tutorial on SewStylish

June 8, 2010, Nik

Come on, admit it: You’ve got an old flannel shirt in your closet collecting dust right now. Well, shake it off and get sewing—turn that shirt into a cute vest. On the SewStylish blog, I’ll show you how to do it. I cut the collar and the sleeves off of... Continue Reading
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Lanvin Inspired Feather Headband Project

May 20, 2010, Nik

Check out my free accessory project on SewStylish blog... Permalink
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Beret Project on SewStylish

May 13, 2010, Nik

Beret project on SewStylish... Permalink
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Last chance to win!

September 22, 2009, Nik

Tomorrow marks the last chance to win a Bernina machine with the scarf dress challenge! For more details visit the contest website. Tomorrow also marks the last chance to enter the SewStylish Fall Fashion Challenge. Prizes include a Baby Lock embroidery machine, an OTT Lite and Threads DVDs. To enter,... Continue Reading
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Project Runway, Ep. 3 on SewStylish

September 4, 2009, Nik

Over on the SewStylish website today is my recap for last night’s episode of Project Runway. Head on over to vote on your favorites and comment on the designs. I also included images of all the designs along with the designer’s sketches and exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from Brother Sewing Machines.... Permalink
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Project Runway, Ep. 2

August 29, 2009, Nik

Oh, Project Runway. Is there any other show that I will subject myself to slowly downloading on my computer to watch during my day off? Venture Bros. aside, most likely not. Last night’s episode wasn’t drenched in the tears of the contestants, but it was entertaining nonetheless. In the end... Continue Reading
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