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Enchanted By Sewing

Laurel Shimer

This Californian sews for her lifestyle, one that includes hiking, biking, school, and a casual work environment. She prefers arty romantic styles, like embellished tee shirts. Laurel sews p...

Episodes

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EnchBySew-58: Summer of Love -Ethnic & Historical Inspired – Postcard 2 (Field Trip)

This month we return to San Francisco’s Summer of Love for more retro fashion inspiration. It’s another field trip ‘cast I’ve been working p...

30:27Aug 31, 2017

EnchBySew-57: Summer of Love: Denimocracy - Postcard 1 (Field Trip, Sewing, Sew, Textiles, Inspiration, Fashion )

A denim-embellished, sewing inspiration, field trip to the San Franciso de Young Museum’s 50’th anniversary of the Summer of Love – at the d...

14:45Jul 31, 2017

Enchanted by Silk

I'm enchanted by silk. Pensamientos Primeros/First Thoughts: What is silk and where might it come from? Exploring an historic Japanese Minka...

26:14Jun 19, 2017

EnchBySew-55: A Pocket for Sukey (Pattern Work)

I’ve become more and more enchanted with altering patterns not only to make them fit me well, but also to add I-am-my-own-designer details t...

28:41May 12, 2017

EnchBySew-54: A Postcard from the Mother of the Bride (MOB)

Part three of my series about my 3-piece Mother-Of-The-Bride (MOB) outfit. Wrapping up my MOB sewing project -sharing my experiences working...

01:12:23Apr 27, 2017

EnchBySew-53: Spring Shirring (MOB)

Spring Shirring:In this show I'm continue to share with you, some of my experiences working on my Mother-Of-The-Bride ensemble. All 3 garmen...

46:34Mar 29, 2017

EnchBySew-52: A Camisole for the Mother of the Bride (MOB)

Part of my 3-piece Mother-Of-The-Bride outfit . I'm also working on a lace over-blouse and a skirt. The camisole I talk about in this show,...

53:28Feb 23, 2017

EnchBySew-51: Betsey Johnson - Following a Vintage Alley Cat

Not long after I finished up my front pleated, mid-weight, denim trousers. Suddenly hit …I was taking my sewing inspiration from trousers I’...

55:35Jan 26, 2017

EnchBySew-50: Tote’in for the Festive Season - Holiday Postcard

This December I’ve put more time into sewing, than blogging about sewing. So though I’ve actually sewn five items – I’ve only blogged about...

24:32Dec 24, 2016

EnchBySew-49: Fall Color Sewing

* Pensamientos Primeros/First Thoughts: Impact of Color on My Sewing Choices *Technicos/Techniques: Patterning and Sewing Color *Pensamiento...

48:13Nov 22, 2016

EnchBySew-48:Garment Copycatting

I'm learning to copycat a favorite knit top, without cutting the garment apart.

33:42Oct 19, 2016

Ench By Sew-47: Oscar de La Renta Field Trip

Come along on a field trip to the Oscar De La Renta Exhibit at the De Young Museum in San Francisco

43:15Sep 23, 2016

Ready Set Sew! Sewing Style

Ready Set Sew! Sewing my own garments, allows me to define and create my own style. This Month’s Show 1) Primeros Pensamientos/First Thought...

01:05:07Aug 21, 2016

Ench By Sew-45: A Purse for Pinto (Green Sewing)

Sewing Pinto's Purse using the free buttercup purse pattern from Rae at MadeByRae. Her original (free) pattern is available at http://www.ma...

01:04:38Jul 21, 2016

Ench By Sew-44-Part 2: Embellished and Printed Fabric, Reflections on an Exhibit at the Met in NYC

This month's show is, PART 2 of Embellished and Printed, Reflections from a Historical Exhibit from an Historical Exhibit at the Metropolita...

56:06Jun 20, 2016

EnchBySew-43 Embellished and Printed Fabric, Historical Reflections

Embellished and Printed Fabric, Reflections from a Historical Exhibit from an Historical Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New Yo...

41:25May 19, 2016

Ench By Sew-42: Happily Ever After - Mini-Cast

This month is a short cast - a mini-cast! Happily Ever After – A Sewing Story I mentioned in this episode that I wish I could see the follow...

13:53Apr 26, 2016

Fit For a Princess - Fitting Princess Seams

What is a princess-seam? A princess-seam is intended to mirror the shape of a woman’s torso. It’s a long, lengthwise curved seam midway betw...

01:02:18Feb 25, 2016

Ench By Sew-40: Year of Monkey Inspires Sewing

Kunghei fatchoy ! (Happy New Year!) Sewing inspired by the Chinese Lunar New Year and the NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit "China Thro...

33:14Jan 30, 2016

Ench By Sew-39: Plaid tidings’ to you and all of your kin( *Dolls* too!) Part 2 of Tartans and Plaids (Winter Holidays Mini-Cast)

Plaid tidings’ to you and all of your kin ! During the winter holidays, plaids and tartans look so festive. Dolls are the perfect plaid-sewi...

26:02Dec 18, 2015