Brrr. It got cold overnight. It was 70 last week but we were under a hard freeze warning this week. I had to pick all my tomatoes because they like cold weather less than I do. I don’t die when it gets cold.…
Month: October 2009
Pattern Puzzle: Kate Rawlinson & stupid stripey pt.2
Why people don’t return your calls
During my visit to the denim processing plant yesterday, I was struck by the idea that there are distinct cultural and occupational differences between designers and production people which could explain -in part- why so many of you have problems getting people to return your calls.…
Trip report: Dallas Apparel and Accessories Market
Note: I’ll be out of the office today, I’m off to visit the denim processing facility in El Paso.
Today we have our much anticipated trip report from Cindy Graff Cohen who attended the Dallas Apparel and Accessories Market last week.…
Pattern Puzzle: Kate Rawlinson’s stupid stripey dress

Do you remember the post I wrote about Kate Rawlinson, cutter extraordinaire? Well, I’m back to make good on my threat to post what she describes as her “stupid stripey” dress as a pattern challenge. Below is the dress but you can browse other photos (scroll down and use the pane on the right) for a closer view.…