Gee Betty Designs

Make It Last: Chambray Shirt

Getting one of my long-time favorites back in the closet rotation.

How To Sew, Make It Last, MendingSusan WigginsJune 16, 2018mending, make it last, sew a patchComment

Bridal: Deep-V Wedding Dress

The very grand finale.

Bridal, DeepV Dress, PatternmakingSusan WigginsJune 8, 2018bridal, portland bride, white dress, wedding, wedding dress, custom, couture Comment

Bridal: Deep-V Wedding Dress part 4

Progress is actually being made.

DeepV Dress, BridalSusan WigginsMarch 20, 2018custom, wedding dress, wedding, deep v neck, coutureComment

Changes

Life does not go in a straight line from A to B.

LifeSusan WigginsFebruary 14, 2018Sewing, changes, portland bride, PortlandComment

Make It Last: zero waste projects

I will not be found dead under a mountain of fabric scraps.

Basic Sewing Skills, Make It Last, Sewing ProjectsSusan WigginsJanuary 3, 2018make it last, home decorComment

Custom Jeans: part five

Mistakes were made, ok? It's how I learn stuff.

Custom Jeans, Patternmaking, Sewing ProjectsSusan WigginsDecember 19, 2017Jeans, Skinny Jeans, custom, patternmakingComment

Make It Last: Coat Lining Remake

Saving my favorite wool coat.

Make It Last, Mending, Patternmaking, Sewing ProjectsSusan WigginsDecember 13, 2017mending, make it last, wool coatComment

Gifted: A Holiday Fair

The holidays are here, it's time to get your gifting on!

Favorite Things, Holiday MarketSusan WigginsNovember 28, 2017Gifted, Holiday Market, Portland Apparel Lab, ADXComment

Custom Jeans: part four

Things definitely do not go as planned.

Custom Jeans, PatternmakingSusan WigginsNovember 20, 2017Jeans, Skinny Jeans, custom, fittingComment