While one of my life goals is to master the art of carry on, for a week in NYC, I'll take a 'short trip' suitcase in addition to the trusty carry-on combo. My travel strategy is...

Tags: Knit Fabrics, Soft Pants, Vogue Patterns

Our ArtBarn team works with fabric all the work-day long, cutting schlepping, shipping, shooting, naming and...dreaming of what we want to sew!

Tags: ArtBarn, Butterick Patterns, Cotton, Ikat, Indian Cottons, Pants, Soft Pants, Summer Dress, Vest, Vogue Patterns, Woven Fabrics

'Sewing Silk Velvet Can Be A Beast!'

Secrets to sewing on silk velvet...

Tags: Chic, Marcy Gallery, Pants, Soft Pants, Style, Vogue Patterns

Asymmetrical 'Ruffle' Jacket and Slim Lined Soft Pants with Origami Hem Detail

The new Winter/Holiday Vogue pattern release caught me by surprise, a reminder that fall is moving along fast and winter and the holidays not far behind. I'd love to make a version of this jacket and pants to take to Paris in a few weeks, (well, maybe). In the meantime, here are some insights into these two new patterns...

Tags: Chic, Fall 2016, Jacket, Knit Fabrics, Marcy Gallery, Pants, Ponte, Soft Pants, Style, Vogue Patterns, Woven Fabrics

New Vogue Summer patterns are due out on the Vogue Patterns Website any day. Here is a preview peek at two new Marcy Vogue patterns for summer.

Pattern #1: Two cardi-shrugs to make in knits or knits + woven

Pattern #2: Drop pocket pant and tunic to make in drapey wovens or knits.

Tags: Cardi, Combining Knits and Wovens, Knit Fabrics, Layering Pieces, Ponte, Shrug, Soft Pants, Style, Tunic, Vogue Patterns, Woven Fabrics