Category Sewing

Skjoldehamn Hood
In 1936 a body was found in marshland near Skjoldehamn (Shield Harbor) on the Norwegian island of Andoya. The body was not part of an archeological dig but rather found and sent to the Tromso University Museum, the oldest scientific institution in Northern Norway, by a local farmer. He found the body (accidentally cutting off a foot […]
Basic Rectangular Construction
This is all based on a class that my dear friend Hanim Gulenay, OL, and I developed years ago and has gone through several iterations. She is a co-writer on this and a fantastic resource. So, let’s get into it!! Rectangular construction is a broad term used to describe a simple and efficient method of […]
Sewing Natural Fur by Hand
Sewing with natural fur can be a little intimidating at first but hopefully this quick tutorial will help alleviate some of the anxiety many people feel. Let’s start with the best tools for the job: A sharp knife (I use an x-acto but a box cutter, razor blade, or similar works) Strong thread (I use […]