Kathleen M

Kathleen and I have spent several years sewing together. We’ve shared weddings and becoming grandparents. Since Kathleen is also a weaver, you will see a blanket she wove for her grandson and the woven fabric she used for a jacket.

Many of our sewing students have enjoyed tours by Kathleen at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco where she is a docent. I am happy to share with you the wonderful range of garments that Kathleen created for herself and her family throughout the years.

Marfy pattern 2467

Woven by Kathleen

StyleARC Lani WovenTunic

Reverse applique skirt

Marcy Tilton Vogue pattern V8709

Marcy Tilton pattern Vogue V8497

Katherine Tilton's V8817

Marcy Tilton Vogue V8676 pattern

Kathleen selected Marcy Tilton Vogue V8582 pattern for her tunic.

Christine Jonson pattern 714

Decades of Style #2003 1920s Hazel's Frock

Christine Jonson pattern 714

Jane's Big Collar Shirt class

Woven blanket by Kathleen

Decades of Style No. 107 TLC Caftan

Kathleen made this blouse using a Sewing Workshop pattern, and the cotton fabric came from Jane’s Spoonflower shop. She’s especially drawn to the bamboo design because she serves as a docent at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, and the symbols in the print translate to “bamboo.” A contrasting collar and cuffs add a thoughtful embellishment, while different shades of green were used to create the button fastening. The narrow green strip along the center front provides a clean separation between the prints. Kathleen looks fantastic in this blouse.

Kathleen looks great in this vest.

Kathleen and all the ladies love their hats.

Kathleen chose Butterick 6026 pattern by Katherine Tilton for her Irish linen blouse. She trimmed it with a solid fabric. The darts are stitched on the right side of the fabric and there are no thread ends at the point of the dart.

The two collars are different sizes, and are made separately and then attached together and sewn onto the neck opening. Jane says there is a fine line between under and over pressing silk charmeuse. Too much pressing would have ruined the shape of the collars. This Marfy 2467 pattern was a freebie with the Marfy pattern book.

Kathleen made a woolen mammoth. We will show you how fabulous it is when its stuffed.