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Barbara M

Katie looks so good in the dress that her mum Barbara M. has just made for her. It's a geometric silk print and it is ma

Barbara M. was born in England, and started to sew in school when she was 10. She loved it and soon realized she had been gifted with this skill. She is a loyal member of Monday morning sew labs and is a very resourceful gal. Barbara is a bargain hunter and has created many wonderful garments with fabric from the “freebie” corner in the studio. She came to the States with her husband and daughter in the late 90’s and so it is a pleasure to share her designs with you…..Jane.

Katie looks so good in the dress that her mum Barbara M. has just made for her. It's a geometric silk print and it is ma
Katie looks so good in the dress that her mum Barbara M. has just made for her. It's a geometric silk print and it is made very well. Barbara used Butterick B5815.
Barbara used Sandra Betzina’s Vogue Vogue V1297 dress pattern to make these two cool Spring colored dresses. This red dr
Barbara used Sandra Betzina’s Vogue Vogue V1297 dress pattern to make these two cool Spring colored dresses. This red dress is made from woven fabric.
Barbara's green dress is a knit.
Barbara's green dress is a knit.
Katie is enjoying Granville Market in Vancouver, and is wearing the couture jacket made by her mom Barbara M. The fabric
Katie is enjoying Granville Market in Vancouver, and is wearing the couture jacket made by her mom Barbara M. The fabric came from Britex Fabrics.
A garment from Jane Foster's studio
Close-up of the colorful woven cuff with button trim.
Barbara's top New Look 6376 compliments her Vogue 8712 pants.Barbara's top New Look 6376 compliments her Vogue 8712 pants.
Barbara's top New Look 6376 compliments her Vogue 8712 pants.
Barbara and Sharon model their tee shirts.
Barbara and Sharon model their tee shirts.
Couture jacket created in Jane Foster's Design StudioDetail of couture jacket
Barbara in her pink and black plaid couture jacket, with a close-up of the pleated velvet cuff trim.
Barbara and Jane designed a second couture jacket
Barbara liked her first couture jacket so well she decided to make a second one. Look at her fabulous trim.
The sleeves are custom fitted for each side of the garment.
Hanging the Sleeves
Barbara uses the dress form to help smooth out her lining pieces and pin them in place.
Using the Dress Form
Barbara M made a several cute blouses for her daughter Katie using this pattern.
Decades of Style #5003 1950s Collar Confection Blouse
Barbara has known about Marfy patterns for years, and she remembers seeing catalogues for sale in Italian markets. She h
Barbara has known about Marfy patterns for years, and she remembers seeing catalogues for sale in Italian markets. She has made 2 skirts from the same Marfy 1985 pattern. And would you believe both of her beautiful pieces of wool came from Jane's freebie corner. The skirts look wonderful Barbara!