Happy Thanksgiving

November 28, 2025

Through thick and thin, I love doing these newsletters.  They keep me sane sometimes.  I'm sure you're wondering how, but we all have ups and downs in our life, and to be able to come away from those troubles, and create something creative, joyful and productive, keeps me sane!  

Last week, I had this classic jacket that was beating me down to be made.  I had this vision that if I just had a longer black jacket it would go with everything and why didn't I think of this before and what was I doing that I hadn't made this so I could be wearing it now and on and on! 

I finally got it done, and in large part due to you readers.  I know, you're thinking .... really Claire?  Yes, really!  When you have a deadline, it's sometimes the one thing that keeps you going when the procrastination monster or those famous Time Thieves decide to monopolize your life - without your consent or permission - they just move right in your home and take over!

Having a deadline makes me sane - it keeps me on schedule, cause my creativity can get so ginned up and monopolize my life, that I would be a wreck without a schedule.  

Here it is in video....

The SewingArtistry Resource Library is designed to contain information to not only make your sewing better, but to aid in you fitting and flattering your shape, size and style.  Check it out. 

I'm taking a break from teaching right now, but I am able to do Zoom demos or talks for your sewing group.  Contact me for details. 
 

Giorgio Armani - 1934 to 2025

This is a sad day - the loss of a classic tradition. Armani held the line to fashion style that ...

The Path of a Fashion Trend

Tracking a fashion trend isn't all that hard after seeing a few of them.  Living from Mid-Century Modern through Twiggy...

The Style of the Very Wealthy

It's worth the time to look at these styles, particularly today as there is a group of that wants to look....

WOW!

This is the way fashion used to be -- pretty, flattering and I can't wait to make some of...

NOTE:  There are some folks who can't get my email, or it's sporadic, or something is hinky.  I will always respond to any of you who send a private message, whether it's about the topic of the week or something else.  If you don't get anything from me, it's probably because the [email protected] email is blocked, and even a private message can't get through.  In that case, I'm on Instagram often, and you can always PM me at @sewingartistry.  

As a precaution, please ensure I'm in your email Address Book and check your spam, junk, and trash folders. Some email clients get extra excited when they see emails coming into the Inbox that go to many other receivers. They automatically think it's trash or spam, and it never makes it to the Inbox.    I must constantly check my spam and junk folders to ensure I'm getting the emails I subscribe to.  

To view in browser along with past emails, click here.

We respect your email privacy.

The Path of a Fashion Trend

Tracking a fashion trend isn't all that hard after seeing a few of them.  Living from Mid-Century Modern through Twiggy...

The Style of the Very Wealthy

It's worth the time to look at these styles, particularly today as there is a group of that wants to look....

WOW!

This is the way fashion used to be -- pretty, flattering and I can't wait to make some of...

NOTE:  There are some folks who can't get my email, or it's sporadic, or something is hinky.  I will always respond to any of you who send a private message, whether it's about the topic of the week or something else.  If you don't get anything from me, it's probably because the [email protected] email is blocked, and even a private message can't get through.  In that case, I'm on Instagram often, and you can always PM me at @sewingartistry.  

As a precaution, please ensure I'm in your email Address Book and check your spam, junk, and trash folders. Some email clients get extra excited when they see emails coming into the Inbox that go to many other receivers. They automatically think it's trash or spam, and it never makes it to the Inbox.    I must constantly check my spam and junk folders to ensure I'm getting the emails I subscribe to.  

To view in browser along with past emails, click here.

We respect your email privacy.

Follow us!