by sirvineperry@att.net | Mar 17, 2017 | adaptive technique, Blind, clothing, color, Fashion, How To/DIY, Inspirations, Needle Arts, Resource, Sewing, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Special education resource, teaching resource, Textiles, vision loss
Spring gardens are definitely reflected in this season’s fashion prints, colors and textiles. There is something to be found for whatever style desired; especially in classic, bohemian, retro 1950’s to 1980’s and Asian Indian influences. Any needle artist who can do... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Sep 22, 2016 | clothing, Fashion, Inspirations, Needle Arts, projects, Sewing, sewing project, Textiles
I mentioned in a previous blog that I have been doing more sewing than writing. Here are photos of a few projects made for and worn this summer. Before making these pieces, a friend and I decided to make duct-tape-dress forms to help us when fitting our garments. This... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Sep 18, 2016 | clothing, Fashion, Inspirations, Resource, Sewing, teaching resource, Textiles
Looking at this season’s fashions and reading what I wrote last year, “Looks for Fall/Winter 2015”, there is little difference from last year in fabric types, texture, weaves and layering. Even the same past decades and global folkloric influences are seen in the... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Sep 26, 2015 | adaptive technique, clothing, Fashion, Resource, Special education resource, teaching resource
2015 Fall/Winter Fashion Descriptions Once again this is the time of year for me to share current fashion colors, styles, design details and fabrics you will find in the stores to create your individual style. For me, it is fun to add at least one fresh color or new... by sirvineperry@att.net | Apr 23, 2015 | adaptive technique, Blind, Fashion, Sewing, Special education resource, teaching resource, vision loss
2015 Spring/Summer Fashion Descriptions Spring is my favorite time of year with new flowers, birds chirping with much song in my garden, along with more daylight and warmer weather. These changes in season influence fashion colors and textiles. Although in the San... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Sep 24, 2014 | adaptive technique, Blind, Fashion, Resource
2014 Fall Fashion Descriptions As I mentioned a year ago, I share current fashion colors, styles, designs and fabrics with my visually impaired students. This year I did let the Spring/Summer pass by without description on this website. I am not letting this...