Carolyne Couture

03/14/2018

A sad day in the couture world, with the passing of Hubert Givenchy.

06/13/2015

Just think, with a sewing machine, a pattern and some fabric you can actually make your own clothes. Being a beginning sewer is exciting and empowering as you learn how to sew a wardrobe that's uni...

06/05/2015

Answer: A knock-off is a reproduction of an original. Designers even create knock-offs of their own couture designs for ready-to-wear. NOT to be confused with a counterfeit, which is a reproduction that claims to be from a designer, sometimes cleverly disguised to fool a customer into believing the article is genuine.

06/01/2015

What is the difference between a knockoff and a counterfeit?

06/01/2015

Answer: Couture is the business of designing and creating custom ladies apparel and accessories...

05/28/2015

What is couture?

05/28/2015

Great idea!

The Whipstitch Sewing Cafe which encourages people to sew has opened in North Providence.

04/06/2015

As always, a pleasure to visit with Christine A. Moore Millinery, on Bluegrass Stakes weekend at the Keeneland Gift Shop.

04/06/2015

I love linen!!

This will be the first in a series of blog posts where we will take a closer look at natural fabrics such as linen, cotton, and wool, and their journey through

05/19/2014

Working on samples again. 2 new pencil skirts finished, & an embellished knit top in process. Pix coming soon!

05/12/2014

Dressed for Kentucky Derby Day 2014 at Keeneland. Sleeveless blouse is roses print on rayon, Ralph Lauren Vogue pattern #1724. Black linen pencil skirt, Ellen Tracy Butterick pattern #5543. Hat compliments of Christine A. Moore Millinery.

05/12/2014