Kathy D
Kathy started coming to the studio about 3 years ago. Her first project was a beautiful orange, double faced, cashmere coat. She was an experienced sewer but enjoyed learning new techniques and absorbed information like a sponge. We have become really good friends and I love her style. She plans her next project with discussion, fabric samples, sketches, pattern choices and then muslin.
She has produced some really beautiful garments, and even during the pandemic we were able to meet outside. Her sewing skills have now progressed to such a high level. I have missed having her in the studio every Monday morning, but hopefully that will soon change.
Enjoy seeing her creations! Jane.
Kathy found this fabulous fabric, lining, and buttons at Britex.
Kathy D used Butterick B6100 tee shirt pattern to make this dress. She just added 14” to the hemline and it’s a perfect dress for this striking fabric.
Kathy D made this top using Jane's Spoonflower Geometric's fabric and Butterick B6628 pattern. The fabric colors are so good with her skin and coloring. Jane is proud of her. Shop All Jane's Fabric
Kathy D made this lovely dress and is off to a party.
Jane and Kathy reworked this Koos Vogue1213 pattern.
Bound Buttonholes in Contrasting Color
Kathy's color harmonies.
Kathy chose this fabric as a remnant at Britex. It is a good weight and is a woven stretch. She worked an amazing chevron for the center back seam, and did some more matching for the raglan sleeves. I know she loves the comfort of the jacket with the front zipper.
Jane feels SO blessed to be a part of all the creations of her students.
Decades of Style #3006 1930s Lily Jacket
Decades of Style #3005 Butterfly Blouse
Kathy just finished this lovely designer jacket. She bought the fabric from the studio and lined it with silk charmeuse. The shelvedge was so nice that she used it as a trim in places. The pattern is a vintage Vogue designer original that was in the Jane's studio stash.
Kathy's cashmere coat was one of her first projects with Jane.
The delicate blue silk fabric came from a trip to Hong Kong Kathy D took last year. She used an Italian Marfy pattern, and the front of the blouse is cut on the bias which creates a lovely draped neckline.
Katherine Tilton pattern Butterick B6254
Marfy pattern #4009.
Kathy chose her first Marfy pattern to make this stunning dress. The fabric is a ponte knit from Stone Mountain and Daughters in Berkeley. The Marfy 4009 dress pattern appears in the Marfy 2016-17 catalog.
Kathy D used a StyleArc pattern to sew this two sided knit crossover top.
Skirt made with scuba fabric
Grommets are in! Kathy just finished this fun top out of red linen from www.fabrics-store.com She used gold grommets in the sleeves and strips of leather for tying together.
Kathy D bought this silk remnant at Britex, and made this fun divided skirt.
Kathy used fabric designed by Jane to make this apron for her sister for Christmas. See more of Jane's fabric designs here: Jane's Fabric at Spoonflower.com
I sent Kathy a tip from Instagram for changing a basic pattern and from that she created this. It is SO great, Kathy. I love that I can motivate you. Kathy is SO receptive to the video tips I send her that I get from Instagram.
This is a “wow” make! Using fairly stiff home decorator fabric, Kathy, with a little help from me, has created this fabulous jacket. We both had an amazing time fussy cutting and matching. The jacket is unlined, but all the seams are bound with silk dupioni. The fabric is beautiful and enhanced by the addition of gold fabric, and the buttons are from Britex. Kathy used great skill in handling this thick fabric.
Kathy D
Kathy's dress was inspired by a garment she already had. She used a Spoonflower knit for the dress, and a Spoonflower chiffon for the sleeves in the same print. The front of the dress has a double tuck stitched to form pleats. This was repeated in a similar way on the sleeves. Very creative!
Kathy had a beautiful cashmere scarf and decided to make it into a shrug. There was not quite enough fabric so I found some in my stash and we made it work. The pattern was skillfully copied from a ready to wear.
Kathy was intrigued by a top she owned and worked hard to re-create the twisted pattern. She did it and has another cute top to wear..
Kathy used my Spoonflower Golden Butterflies fabric to make this shirt. I’m so proud when the ladies wear my art.
Kathy made this beautiful shirt with fabric that Vicki E put in the freebie box. She made bias cuffs and a front placket.
Kathy created this beautiful wool sweater jacket. She made her own pattern from a photo she liked.
Kathy finished her shirt made from this fun print. She used a complementary fabric to insert a trim and cover the buttons. The fabric is rayon. She looks so happy.
Kathy D used an amazing print and a solid fabric to make her top. The curves of the pattern were made to echo the curves of the print. To achieve this it meant cutting the knit on an angle. She used a Vogue pattern.
Kathy D just finished her linen blend pants.
The selvage was SO great so she used it to decorate the hemline.
Kathy D
Kathy D made an apron for her sister for Christmas using Jane's Leaf Medley fabric.