Marijayne Favata's Friends

View All

Gifts Received

Marijayne Favata has not received any gifts yet

Give a Gift

Marijayne Favata's Page

Profile Information

I am an awesome:: I have sewn all my life. It is a gift passed down from Grandmother to Mother to me. I make Women's and Men's Clothing/Tailoring, Wedding Gowns, Doll Clother, Communion Veils and Dress for both child and their doll I am a co-leader of the local American Sewing Guild Neighborhood Group Clifton Clippers.
I love to Fabric shop and any activity related to sewing

My sewing interests are:: garment, drapery, home decor

My sewing machine(s):: Bernina 1230, Singer Featherweight. Bernina Deco Embroidery,Bernina Serger and a Singer Serger

I am interested in patterns such as:: All. Because I am a Plus size I find all patterns need to be altered in order to fit properly No two body shapes are the same

Marijayne Favata's Blog

Fur Coat Alteration

Posted on December 31, 2013 at 10:44am 3 Comments 0 Likes

Hi All,

I need to learn how to work with fur. Real Fur. I have been involved in Alterations for longer than I care to remember however I have never worked with Real Fur. I have looked on the internet etc and I though perhaps some one out there know of a text book or video etc that can help me Thanks mj

Bridal Gown Creating a French Under Bustle

Posted on December 1, 2009 at 3:13pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Last month my customers brought her purchased Wedding gown wanting a French Under bustle. Her maid of honor suggested to mark the ribbons and loops with a marker so that the lacing would be easier for her. My solution is as follows.

At the anchor points parallel to the botton of the zipper I made 4 loops on either side. I used contrasting 3/8" ribbon (White and Baby Blue) alternating white/blue. Then on the bottom of the skirt at the pick up points I used the same the alternating… Continue

Measuring for Slipcovers

Posted on August 2, 2009 at 11:02am 0 Comments 0 Likes

I also have a couch waiting to be covered. Thanks for the info

Comment Wall (1 comment)

You need to be a member of Sew, What's New? to add comments!

Join Sew, What's New?

At 2:27pm on August 11, 2009, ROSE kARDASHIAN said…: Hi Marijayne! This is an awesome site and thank you for telling me about it. Sorry I missed the meeting on Sat. My hubby had a change in his work schedule and he was off that day. We went to Buck's County PA. It was fun.
Keep cool.