Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Notions

When spending this much time on a garment you want every little detail to be just right
To get the right buttonhole thread I sent away to Superior Threads for a sample chart to order just the right one.

The braid was purchased at M&J Trimming in New York, in 2016.

The chain to weight the hemline was purchased from Susan Khalje Couture




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