BlogProfessional Sewing VideosMay 14, 20210Video series: Creating Fashion with Laurel Televised every Wednesday at 9 am on PhillyCAM.org, the local Philly TV station.Learn how…
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BlogHome vs industrial sewing190: PROBLEMS with HOME SEWING28 Mar at 9:04 pm0Easier to learn and use, even children can learn industrial sewing procedures. It wasn’t until I worked in the industry…
Beauty secrets189: Simple Self-Care for Thrifty Lifestyles15 Mar at 4:55 pm0Image by Freepik – Young adult exercising at home Many thanks to Douglas Summers <*protected email*> for contributing this post. Simple…
BlogsustainabilityTexWorld Trade Show panel188: Industry Is Developing Sustainable Fibers31 Jan at 4:47 pm0The Problem: Much of what is sold ends up in the landfills. Much, if not most of today’s clothing is…
Beauty secretsBlogcolor analysiscreating_a_wardrobefashion_technologyindustrial couturesustainabilityWardrobe reductionwomen's clothing187: Responsible Consumer Sustainability18 Jan at 10:23 pm0Responsible Consumer Sustainability Fibershed is a global movement that advocates climate beneficial agriculture. Fibershed’s mission is to implement a better…
Blog186: The Ann Lowe Exhibit at WinterthurNovember 20, 20230The largest exhibition of Ann Lowe, American Couturier’s work to date Jackie on her wedding day. Professor Roelse working with…
Blog185: PhillyCAM Fabric RosesNovember 17, 20230Fabric Rose makers – (Saturday, 11/11, 2023) Instructions for making fabric roses are at the end of this post. Ariel…
Blog184: Bird HatsOctober 26, 20230In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, millions of North American birds were killed for their feathers Harriet Lawrence Hemenway…
Blog183: Elevating Women Creatives: A Realistic Roadmap to Visibility and SuccessOctober 12, 20230Image via Freepik Elevating Women Creatives: A Realistic Roadmap to Visibility and Success Emma Grace Brown, guest columnist In a…
Blog182: Copying a Man’s Shirt – 5 Star ReviewSeptember 28, 20230Nenye Charles , reviewer for the OnlineBookClub.org, gives Copying a Man’s Shirt a rating of 5 stars out of 5…
Blog56: African FashionsSeptember 18, 20230The exhibit contained many wonderful examples of African fabric and clothing designs. A beautiful collection of clothing designs from Africa…
BlogCopying Ready-Made Garmentscreating_a_wardrobeFast sewingSample makiingSewing Pantswomen's clothing181: Sewing ShortsSeptember 12, 20230The front side seam, laid over the back side seam, saving a total of 2 inches in width, allowing the…
Beauty secretsBlogHealth180: The Ultimate Guide to Self-Improvement:August 12, 20230The Ultimate Guide to Self-Improvement: Transforming Mind, Body, and Lifestyle Image from Pexels: Andre Furtado Guest columnist: Sean Morris Sean…
Blogcolor analysissustainability179: Personal Sustainability: Reference BooksAugust 4, 20230I believe these books would help many people dress better Color Me Beautiful, Carole Jackson, ISBN 0-343-33294-6 On page 38…
Beauty secretsBlogcolor analysissustainabilityWardrobe reduction178: You Can Help the Environment by Practicing Personal Wardrobe SustainabilityAugust 4, 20230TexWorld Trade Show panel discusses how artificial intelligence will influence fashion. Sustainability continues to be a hot topic of concern…
Blogfashion_historyIndustrial vs home sewing177: Sample Making/Home SewingJuly 10, 20230In industry the muslin is fitted. Corrections are moved to the traced pattern, ensuring that the sewn garment will not…
Blog176: Award WinnersJuly 2, 20230Creating Fashion with Laurel, televised by PhillyCAM.org, wins a 2022 Hometown Media Award Andrew and Laurel pose with their award…
BlogFactory apparel workersfashion_history175: When Work DisappearsJuly 1, 20230In this post FIRST: Apparel factories provide workers with chance for a better life SECOND: Apparel factories go off shore,…
Blog174: Award OutfitJune 24, 20234 CommentsDesigning an Outfit to wear to the Award Ceremony My son and I won a national award for our local…
Contemporary_Fashion_Education_programindustrial coutureTV Show173: TV Show Wins National Media AwardJune 3, 20230Andy Hoffmann Wins Media Award June 2, 2023 Written By Robert Y Lee, Plastic Club news Creating Fashion With Laurel,…
Blog172: Home-sewing procedures don’t workMarch 30, 20230Industrial apparel production procedures are easier than home sewing procedures. They can be relied on to produce professional results. All…