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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Student Spotlight: Debi and Oona

Since I'm teaching so much these days, I thought it would be fun to write about my students and what they're making. And damn, I have some talented, interesting students. Let's start with two ladies you've probably seen around the blogosphere. Oona and Debi came in to take a private lesson with me last week.

Readers, I  can't believe I get paid for this. Hang out with two amazing, funny, charming, sewing enthusiasts for two hours? Yep, I'll take that job! These gals wanted to learn bound buttonholes and a bit about draping. We started with an hour on buttonholes and they picked it up super quickly. I'm a recent convert to the patch method (more on that later) so that's the technique I taught them.

On to hour two. Oona was curious to learn more about draping--which, mind you, I've never actually taught. But I won't let a silly detail like that stop me! I was lucky enough to score a vintage half-size dress form last week (from Sew Fast Sew Easy, which is sadly closing up shop). It's a Wolf, and I've named her Tiny. She's the perfect size for demonstrating and experimenting upon. Oona skipped the basics and made some crazy pleated-shoulder design. It was awesome.

After our lesson, we went out for a lovely Italian dinner. The whole night was just so much fun--exactly what I needed. My cheek muscles got a workout since I pretty much laughed the entire time. Thanks, Oona and Debi!


More to come on my other students and what they're making . . .
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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Two of my favourite women! Oh, I what I would have done to have been there. One day, one day... Bound button holes - another technique for me to learn.

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  2. SuzyOctober 5, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    I am so envious! I wish there were sewing lessons locally, let alone ones that cover bound buttonholes and draping!

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  3. Miss Tallulah PorkchopOctober 5, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Even your students are gorgeous and fabulous.

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  4. GabrielleOctober 5, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    That does look like a LOT of fun! When will you be running these classes in Sydney? Too far, I know, just kidding... but Debi travelled a long way for the class, didn't she lol!

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  5. ElaineOctober 5, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    That has just got to be the best day job ever :)

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  6. DebiOctober 5, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I had SO MUCH FUN! Thanks so much for the lovely day and I'm so happy I learned how to do bound buttonholes and draping!!

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  7. lexiOctober 5, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    So jealous right now. Moving to NYC asap!

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  8. EmilieOctober 5, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Looks like great fun... I just wish I was closer to profit from such a great and fun looking lesson!

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  9. TraceyOctober 5, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    awwwww they are so cute- can't wait to see what they were working on. I have seen Oona's blog, but not Debi's. Now I will add Debi's to the list of bloggers I will follow! What fun!

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  10. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    That little dress form is adorable :) And I follow Debi's blog and love it! I'll have to go check out Oona's.

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  11. magdamagdaOctober 5, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Oh boy how wonderful!

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  12. Katrina BlanchalleOctober 5, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I thought I felt a disturbance in the Force. Having that much creative genius in the same room at the same time must have been intense!
    Lucky you (all of you). It sounds like so much fun!

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  13. AshleyOctober 5, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    So fun, sounds like a great evening!

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  14. EricaOctober 5, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Oh Gertie, I do love your blog. You're such an inspiration! I've just started my own blog and I've shared a link to yours to show people how this stuff is really done :)

    The Crafty Magpie

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  15. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Squeal! I'd love an itty bitty little dress form like that :)

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  16. marcy harriell | oonaballoonaOctober 6, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    @ katrina: that is too funny.

    gretchen, i am FROTHING AT THE MOUTH for a dress form now. you and your fabulous skillz have ruined me!

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  17. CarmencitaBOctober 6, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    I am so bloody jealous that I have to admit it! This looks like so much fun!

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  18. blisstersOctober 6, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Oona looks a lot like the lovely and talented Marcy Harriell, are they one and the same?

    Anyway, looks like fun!

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  19. Meg the GrandOctober 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    So jealous, but it looks like a fabulous time was had by all!!

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  20. Aimee SueOctober 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Where did you locate that miniature size dress form. I would love something like that for my studio. Please advise.

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Thanks for your comments; I read each and every one! xo Gertie