Essential Pattern Making Tools This fall I have taken in two new apprentices, Poppy and Misia. They are learning sewing, pattern making and design techniques. One stitch at a time we are working on collaborative pieces, that employ the subtle…
Story Boarding The Cloth of Egypt I’m a one woman shop and I wear a lot of hats. One of my least favorite hats to wear, (aside from bookkeeper, which just sucks) is that of book layout and production artist. …
Vintage Modern Assiut Head Drapes Photo Creation Tutorial I’ve been spending practically all of my waking hours working on Cloth of Egypt. Recently, I got together with local belly dancer/model Nicole Simone for a series of head shots. My team…
Packing for Airline Travel One of the best ways to keep your skin looking its best when on the road or in the air is to pack a kit of moisturizing essentials. I like to keep a kit packed and…
All About Assiut – Lecture Notes – September 2012 Over the past year, I’ve been presenting an hour-long lecture entitled “All About Assiut.” Sometimes it’s a slide presentation and at other times, it’s more of a hand’s on informal talk.…