. How do you feel about Janome overstitch machines? I am on a tight budget and Janome has the best prices. I’ve used a Janome Mylock serger and liked it, but never the Janome Coverpro. Any thoughts? A. I read the reviews and I say go for it, as long as it has a lever [...]
Fashion Forward Question
August 24, 2011 by ·
Visit Bryce Black @ Studioskb.com
July 28, 2011 by ·
Keely DiPietro models the 3-in-1 cape, dress, skirt on www.studioskb.com Bryce Black stars on Project Runway July 28 Can’t wait to see Bryce on the start of Project Runway at 8 pm tonight on Lifetime Channel? Then look for the story in US Magazine or visit his Fall 2011 line designed for StudioSKB. His skirts, tops, jackets and dresses [...]
Bryce Black, Becky Ross to show on Project Runway
June 27, 2011 by ·
Yes, it’s true. I can now spill the beans and tell you that two of my students, Bryce Black and Becky Ross, are appearing on Season 9 of Project Runway.Bryce you know because he studied at Portland Sewing and designed for my line, StudioSKB, this year. He was featured in our April 16 Garden Party [...]
Fashion Forward Program
June 14, 2011 by ·
PORTLAND SEWING’S FASHION FORWARD PROGRAM © Call for Applicants: Portland Sewing invites you to apply for the FASHION FORWARD PROGRAM©, our structured apparel product development program. The purpose of the program: To launch you as a profitable Portland fashion designer. Apply by August 17. Winners chosen by September 7. Program starts mid-September. We will take [...]
Ending thread confusion
June 6, 2011 by ·
I'm dying — fabric
May 23, 2011 by ·
I am having some mixed results dying silk with these Dharma Fiber reactive Procion dyes. They just aren’t coming out vibrant enough. And of course the black is Never black…….Do you have a better suggestion for what dyes to use? You’ll be surprised, but I’m going to suggest I-Dye from Jacquard. I’ve had good, consistent [...]
Questions: Janome Magnolia 7330
May 23, 2011 by ·
A boutique owner tells all! And more. . .
May 3, 2011 by ·
Celeste Sipes, co-owner of popular boutique Radish Underground, visits Portland Sewing Saturday, May 21, 2-5 pm ($48) to tell you how to approach boutique owners when selling your apparel. The class, also called “A boutique owner tells all,” is the next in a series of apparel business classes offered by Portland Sewing. “Our aim is [...]
Who is going to buy what you make?
April 26, 2011 by ·
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