Burda Style For people who sew

12 September, 2011

• 02:21 AM

  rachelily commented on the technique step Pulling away the ban roll from your finished hem

  I’m happy to share! :D

  

• 02:21 AM

  rachelily commented on the technique step Your finished baby hem

  You’re welcome!

  

• 02:20 AM

  rachelily commented on the technique step Your finished baby hem

  Ban roll is a starched plain weave tape. It is very sturdy, and perfect for using to stabilize d…

  

8 September, 2011

• 01:11 AM

  rachelily added the technique called How to sew a perfect baby hem

  

  I learned this technique from the tailor at The Row – and it has revolutionized my sewing skills. I can now create the narrowest baby hems that do not curl!

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2 September, 2011

• 03:33 AM

  rachelily ’s status has been updated to:
  https://www.facebook.com/vitaminwater?sk=app_155333177854289

  

1 September, 2011

• 01:51 AM

  rachelily ’s status has been updated to:
  is preparing for fashion week at The Row and it's crazy.

  

13 August, 2011

• 06:32 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Shorts - Lemons & Limes

  Oh gosh I totally forget! Just did a search and couldn’t find the right one either – my mom got …

  

• 06:24 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Blouse - Lace

  I found it in a clearance bin! There are always little treasures in there :) Thanks!

  

• 06:24 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Blouse - Lace

  I drafted it, but if you have a sloper you could easily do one too – oversized t-shirt shape with…

  

• 06:24 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Blouse - Lace

  Ooh I’ll have to check that lace out! I love stretch lace, LOVE. And aww it’s so funny you say …

  

• 06:23 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Blouse - Lace

  Hand drafted, but would be easy to do – oversized t-shirt shape with neckline pleats :) And thanks!

  

• 06:23 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Blouse - Lace

  I drafted one for an oversize t-shirt shape with neckline pleats. A very easy pattern to make, i…

  

• 06:22 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Blouse - Lace

  Thank you! It’s a bit itchy actually, because of the metallic threads.

  

• 06:18 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Dress - Birthday

  Exactly right! I need to add it to the details. It is such a great pattern!

  

• 06:18 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Dress - Birthday

  I used the contour bust pattern as a base for the top :)

  

• 06:17 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Dress - Birthday

  Ah I was wondering why it was doing this! Seems to be working ok now. Thanks for the tip!

  

• 06:11 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Corset - Pale

  Oops so sorry for the late reply! The best advice I can give you is to make a muslin, and make s…

  

• 06:09 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Corset - Pale

  Aw thanks so much everyone!

  

• 06:08 PM

  rachelily added jescarose as a friend

  

• 06:08 PM

  rachelily added MaryModern as a friend

  

• 06:07 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Aetheopian Tank

  LOVE this concept and design. Beautiful job!

  

• 06:06 PM

  rachelily commented on the project Red Dress - Fireworks

  Me neither! Haha thank you! :)

  

• 06:05 PM

  rachelily posted a message on rachelily’s wall

  Oh my, that is such a sweet compliment, thank you so much! I am not incredibly familiar with her…

  

27 July, 2011

• 11:38 PM

  rachelily added the project called Dress - Birthday

  

  Fabric from my neighbor, whipped up for a birthday party

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• 11:25 PM

  rachelily added the project called Blouse - Lace

  

  Used natural lace selvedge for sleeve and blouse hems

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• 11:09 PM

  rachelily added the project called Shorts - Lemons & Limes

  

  Inspired by Stella McCartney and Prada

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• 11:07 PM

  rachelily added the project called Corset - Pale

  

  Designed for draping class to learn corsetry

  34 bones
  Lace overlay

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• 11:03 PM

  rachelily added the project called Graduation gown - Nathalia

  

  Designed for a student graduating high school

  Sold for $250

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• 10:59 PM

  rachelily added the project called Body wear - Geode

  

  Swimwear designed for body wear class

  Inspired by light movement through crystals and geodes

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• 10:46 PM

  rachelily ’s status has been updated to:
  wakes up at 5 AM tomorrow for the Ann Taylor photoshoot.