"I love my scalpel style seam rippers by chestnut tools.  As an alterationist, I  take a lot of stuff apart.  They really cut down the time it takes to get a job done. "

"Thanks for this informative article.  As a leftie who owns a pair of Kai 5210L and Mundail tailor shears among my tools, I can attest that it is worth the investment of time to track these down and a pleasure to cut with."

"This is a wonderful way to filter your stash without having to involve the fabric police.  I keep a few project patterns at the ready that I try to cut using  the fabric scraps as I cut out my current project.  That way it is…"

"My favourite fabric store is in Hamilton... they do some mail order, mostly dance.  If you write and ask for some thing specific (wools, silks, etc.) they have the most gorgeous stuff.  Great quality too.  When I go I am normally…"

"I love this - thanks for sharing and inspiring.  My favorite is how you added the serged cut-off to the neckline."

"Hi everyone - Toronto used to be an amazing place to shop for fabrics. Unfortunately the landlords are raising rents and bargain places are diappearing :( I live in the Whitby/Oshawa area (east of Toronto) and make a day of things to head to Ottawa…"

"I love your bra, what pattern did you use?"

"It is the arched portion of a sleeve that fits into the armhole of the bodice"

"Thanks. I took a basic bustier pattern (McCalls 4109), did up a muslin and drew in where we wanted the various fabrics to be. The model brought me a magazine clipping and asked me to duplicate it. I will add the clipping to my photos."