A Cloth Merchant

Winter

Debbie

I don’t know how everyone feels about winter, but I think this year is the first year that I’ve really, really enjoyed it. I can finally appreciate the beauty of the snow on  trees and buildings, the brilliant white against the deeply contrasting shadows, the anticipation of warmth. And I don’t have to trudge through […]

New Year

Debbie

Hello friends! Hope every has had, and will continue to have, a wonderful 2013! We’ve certainly been busy at Bolt & Spool, preparing for the Boutique Bridal Bazaar, which turned out incredibly well! Nan and I met fellow entrepreneurs, sampled delicious food, and talked to many brides-to-be. It was very exciting and just a beautiful […]

Fur Trapper Hat / Aviator Hat Tutorial: Part 2

Debbie

Okay, let’s finish this hat! So, we’ve got the outer shell of the hat, and the lining from part 1. Now we need to put all of the little pieces together. Sew together the fur pieces to their corresponding pieces cut from the main fabric, right sides together. Watch out, the fur will creep a […]

Fur Trapper Hat / Aviator Hat Tutorial : Part 1

Debbie

Here it is! The fur trapper (or aviator) hat tutorial! This is a 3-parter, so stay tuned! This is the kind of hat I’m talking about. Here’s the  trapper hat pattern. EVERYTHING IS 1/2″ SEAM ALLOWANCE. I’ve only made one size, which is my size, but I don’t think heads vary that much. In stores […]

That Crazy Dress I Made

Debbie

So last week I mentioned a green Christmas tree dress I was making. Why would I be making a Christmas tree dress? Because it’s hilarious, that’s why. Sorry, I had to take this at night! This weekend I went to a Santa-themed bar hop in Ohio City, so I went as everyone’s favorite singing tree, […]
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