by Kimberlee Turley | Apr 19, 2012 | Blogfest, Sewing
A friend introduced me to this quilting book and I knew immediately that I wanted to make one for myself despite having no quilting experience whatsoever. Heck, I’ve even made it a point to avoid going into the quilting section of Jo-Anns because I thought printed...
by Kimberlee Turley | Feb 23, 2012 | Fashion, Sewing
For those of you who don’t know, I have a side job as a custom seamstress and I recently did a project for Jessie Gilmor, who is a high school senior and aspiring future fashion designer. Jessie has recently received some amazing news which she was so kind to share...
by Kimberlee Turley | Dec 22, 2011 | Sewing
For the sexy chef in your life.All seam allowances ½ inchSelf- B/W Leaves 5/6 of a yard Lining- Buttercup Yellow 5/6 of a yard Contrast #1- B/W/Y Butterflies 1/3 yard Contrast #2- B/W/Y striped/dots 1 2/3 yard Please note, the above...
by Kimberlee Turley | Oct 28, 2011 | Sewing
Piano SkirtI recently got to participate as a suspect in a “Clue” type murder mystery game. My character was an accomplished musician with a conductor wand for her weapon. In real life I’ve played the cello and tuba–neither of them very...
by Kimberlee Turley | Jul 7, 2010 | Sewing
In the fashion industry, for something to be technically considered original and not another knock-off (since all fashion recycles itself ) the new design must have changed at least 20%. On the left is the original. On the right is my creation. I’ve...
