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My Crescent Skirt
Hot off the sewing machine is my latest sewing project. I started off sewing this skirt for my favorite client (my daughter) but after trying it on, I fell in love with it and decided to sew one for...
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Think Pink
My first attempt at sewing a winter coat was inspired by the "Think Pink" contest of Pattern Review.com. I've always pined after Natalie Portman's pink wool coat in "Black Swan." Hers was a double...
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Coat Notes
Since I plan to sew some more coats using the same Burda 8292 pattern, I thought it would do me (and hopefully any sewing novice) good to take note of some tips and tricks to make the future process...
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Race to the Finish (My Christmas Projects)
I realize I haven't been blogging as much as I've been sewing. Since the "Think Pink" contest, I was kept busy beating the Christmas rush. I don't know what got into me but I decided to sew all the...
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Prelude to Prom
This was sewn in early January. I just didn't find time to post about it.It's the middle of winter--not really the most conducive time to be planning for a prom dress. My daughter probably knows this...
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Let There Be Peppers....Dress That Is
A look at how the dress is constructed. Continued from previous post.Pattern layout on the main fabric.Pattern layout on interlining fabric. All the pieces cut out. It looks a lot but it is...
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In less than a month, my daughter will be attending her senior prom. I am so excited to be part of her journey as she prepares for this special occasion. Unlike last year, I think we are doing better...
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The Last Prom Dress
It's been a while since I have updated this blog. Although I have been busy with family matters, I am happy to say I have not neglected my favorite hobby and managed to sew some. I just didn't find...
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Screen Divider
Four-panel Screen Divider This four-panel screen divider is not just a decorative home accent. It is also functional. In fact, it wasprimarily built to serve a purpose. You see, there is a big corner...
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My Favorite Tee (Jalie 2005)
Jalie 2005 is an out of print pattern that is still available as a downloadable file from their website. It includes patterns for a short-sleeved or three-fourth sleeved tee with round, v- or bateau...
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DIY Maxi Skirt
I recently purchased a very soft fabric from one of my favorite online fabric stores.It was a four-way stretch knit made of 96% rayon/4% lycra. Unlike other lightweight rayon fabrics, this one was not...
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Crescent Skirt Revisited
Ever since my daughter left for college, I have been in a sewing inertia, managing only to buy a yard or two of fabrics here and there but not creating anything out of them. But this summer, I finally...
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Very Easy Vogue Dress (V8915)
This easy pattern from Vogue provides instructions for a pullover top or dress with self belt and pants with elasticized waist. I made a dress using a floral linen fabric. Although the pattern was...
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Just in Time for This Summer (Butterick 5450)
I bought this lovely cotton fabric last year with the intention of sewing it into a shift dress using the Rebecca pattern from Sis Boom. After sewing and altering two muslin dresses which didn't...
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My Ten Dollar Maxi Skirt (McCalls 6654)
After giving my first maxi skirt a test drive, I realized how much more comfortable it is for everyday errands than the usual khaki shorts or pants. So I decided to make another one but this time in...
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It Should Not Have Been Complicated (Jalie 3245)
Jalie patterns are one of my all-time favorite patterns. Not only do the fit and design approximate that of RTW, the instructions are easy to understand. I thought the racerback tank from no. 3245 was...
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The Easiest Initial Pillow Cover
Monograms and initials, as part of home decor, will never go out of style. There are several ways to get the personalized look--embroidery, applique and iron-on transfer to name a few. I have chosen to...
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Forecast for Today--Sunny (Revisiting Butterick 5450)
Butterick 5450It has just been a week and a day since I have sewn with this pattern and here I am creating another version. In an effort to reduce my fabric stash, I dug through my pile and found a...
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Where has time gone? August is almost over and summer didn't feel like the typical summer we have had the past years. Although the retail industry is keen on pushing Fall to the forefront, I'm not...
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Make It Work
I have long since given up on promotional or logo tees. More often than not, they are boxy and oversized. So when my husband came home with the t-shirts we were supposed to wear for an upcoming 5K...
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