Wendy Ross Kaufman

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Confusion in the Atelier and the Costume Shop. More Misheard Words.

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Wendy

Misheard words make mud pies of meaning. I think we all experience that. We all know that feeling of having been misusing a word for ages, and then finding out what the Continue Reading →

Posted in "Get off my lawn" vocabulary gripes, Costume, Fashion, Sewing Tips, What is it? | Tagged dress form, mannequin, needles, pins | Leave a reply

Sewing 101: Know Your Weaves

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Wendy

As a serious sewer, there are things you need to know about the fabrics you use, so that you can achieve the look you want. One of these things is Continue Reading →

Posted in Fashion, What is it? | Tagged fabric, warp, weave, weft, woof | Leave a reply

Why Wool is Wonderful: Waulking the Tweed

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Wendy

  While I am on my musings of wool, I thought I ought to address a peculiar form textile history, and it’s accompanying folk music. It is a way of Continue Reading →

Posted in Fashion, Sewing Tips, Uncategorized, What is it? | Tagged fulling, Scotland, Tweed, weave, wool | Leave a reply

Why Wool is Wonderful: Donegal Tweed

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Wendy

  It’s time to turn our eyes to the Irish variety of tweed. Like whiskey, Both Ireland (whiskey) and Scotland (whisky), have a deep and loving relationship with the goods Continue Reading →

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Why Wool is Wonderful: Harris Tweed

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Wendy

  Wool is a natural fabric, and as such, is breathable, and a wonderful all-weather fiber. Wool is wonderful. Really. Aside from lace, it’s just about the most forgivable fabric around, Continue Reading →

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