Tanya Hughes shares her thoughts on sewing vintage patterns and fabrics. She tells us about some of her more involved projects and what it is really like to wear fashions from past decades. Tanya goes above and beyond with her sewing and has so many great tips to share.
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- Blog: Mrs. Hughes
- Instagram: @tanyamaile
- Etsy: Mrs. Hughes
- Blog: Mrs. Hughes
- Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild
- Art Deco Society of California
- Gatsby Summer Afternoon
- Mr. Hughes’ Late Victorian “Jack the Ripper” Costume
- Curvy Sewing Collective
- Tanya’s tutorials
- Mrs. Hughes Vintage Pattern Etsy Shop
- Sewing Clearly: How my eye disease renewed my love for sewing, by Tanya Hughes
- Needleboard for pressing velvet
Source: Met Museum
Follow Helen! Blog: Helen’s Closet, Instagram: @helens__closet
Follow Caroline! Shop: Blackbird Fabrics, Instagram: @blackbirdfabrics
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Thanks for such an interesting episode. I hadn’t been aware of Tanya and her sewing blog until now and I’m so delighted to be introduced to her beautiful work. Tanya is a stunning model, and what a powerhouse! Fabulous work Tanya, and thanks so much Helen and Caroline.
Thank you so much!
So nice to hear Tanya’s voice! I’ve been following her for a while. She’s a talented person with great style and a clear way of explaining what she’s doing.