Back to WOOOK!! 11/8/11

            It's MONDAY!  Life has been crazy for the Kathleen and I but things are starting to calm down.  I found this strange little video and I hope you guys enjoy it.  Afterall what's better on a Monday then an 18th Century food fight?

Philip - In Brooklyn

Back to WOOORK!! - 6/20/11

           Good Monday to you all!  Speaking of WOOORK take a look at this video!  I saw this on one of our friend and follower's FaceBook page.  Talk about effort!

           So now you can feel extra bad for thinking your job is hard and tedious all these years.  Now get back to WOOORK!
Philip - In Brooklyn

Back to WOOORK!! - 5/31/11

           Yesterday was a holiday, and if you had to work I pity you.  For the rest of us today is our "Monday".  In order to keep our spirits high I thought I'd dig up some work-ness from the movie "Gypsy" starring Natalie Wood as Gypsy Rose Lee.  The montage of Gypsy 'stripping it up' near the end of the movie is one of my favorite scenes.  They squeeze in a few different Orry-Kelly costume changes and the last one is to die for!  The true essence of WOOORK! 

As Gypsy says "And if you're real good.  I'll make you feel good.  I want your spirits to climb!"

Philip - In Brooklyn

Back to WOOORK!! - 2/14/11

            Well here it is "Monday" again.  This is a stupid day.  YOU HERE ME GODS!!  STUPID!  But on the bright side it is fashion week here in New York Cit-ay, and the air is electric with champagne, contradictory fashion double speak and model puke.  It's a magical season really. So in honor of fashion week this edition of WOOORK will be brought to you by the House of Dior, by John Galliano.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I did and it helps you quickly forget today is "Monday" (insert dry heave noise).

Philip - In Brooklyn 

Paris Haute Couture - Ribbon Binding

           So I was browsing through the Paris Haute Couture shows for Spring 2011 and I came across Alexis Mabille's Collection.  Overall it was very beautiful and I recommend check check checking it out! 

           One thing that stood out, to me at least was his use of binding on a couple of his looks.  He may not have used Ribbon binding but you certainly could achieve the same look using that technique.  That's why I'm gratuitously reposting our instructional video on applying a ribbon binding. 

        
   Hope the rest of your French Fashion Week goes well!!!

Philip - In Brooklyn
          

VIDEO - How to Sew a Silk Ribbon Binding

Hey there Patterned History Peeps!  So today is very special... VERY VERY SPECIAL.  For today is the launch of our first Video Blog Post! (Hold for applause).  Today's video is about the Haute Couture technique of applying a silk ribbon binding to your sewing projects.  This technique is AWESOME!  You can use this technique anywhere on soft drapey fabrics.  Works wonderful for sheers and solids.  Recently I used this to edge a bridal veil and it gave it such a beautiful and crisp finished edge.  The technique does take some time and might take a few rounds of practice but once you master it it will raise the level of your work to that of the French master.  The best part is that you use narrow ribbons, 3/8"-1/4", and since you fold the ribbons in half your finished edge can be as narrow as 1/8".  In my own sewing I will find any reason to use it. 
            Now please be kind this is my first try at shooting, editing and doing voice-overs.  But I hope you find this video informative and inspiring.  Let me know you’re thoughts.  We would love to know more about our readers needs and interests.

            Thanks for Watching!

Philip – In Brooklyn