Archive | July, 2010
Groovy Sixties Shift Dress: McCalls 7743

Groovy Sixties Shift Dress: McCalls 7743

By on July 19, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Patterns, Projects

I whipped up a cute little dress this weekend! It’s a vintage McCall’s pattern from 1965, purchased on Etsy from this lovely seller. It was the open-back detail that sold me on this one, that and the little bow belt. So cute! The fabric is vintage as well, also purchased on etsy from this seller. [...]

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Happy birthday, Sofia!

Happy birthday, Sofia!

By on July 18, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Some people don’t make a big deal out of their birthday, hoping it will pass without anyone noticing. Not my sister Sofia! A month before, we’ll hear reminders about her upcoming birthday, discussions about what she’d like for dinner, and of course gift requests usually involving puppies. It wouldn’t be the same if she didn’t [...]

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Plaid Shirt Makeover: buyer’s remorse with a happy ending!

Plaid Shirt Makeover: buyer’s remorse with a happy ending!

By on July 16, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

I pulled this shirt out to show you the unmatched plaid on the sideseams, and realized it’s been stashed in my ‘repairs’ bin for over a year! I bought it online, mostly because I loved the colour – turquoise plaid! And because it was on sale, for something like $14.99 down from $54. And because [...]

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Coral Garden Skirt: McCalls 5803, Fabric by Dotty Logic

Coral Garden Skirt: McCalls 5803, Fabric by Dotty Logic

By on July 14, 2010 in Fabrics, Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

It’s finished! The Coral Garden skirt is finally complete! In case you missed last week’s post, this project is a collaboration with Jasonda Desmond from Dotty Logic. She’s a designer of digital prints using organic cotton fabric, and was kind enough to donate the fabric for this skirt! The finished skirt will be for sale [...]

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How to match prints along seams

How to match prints along seams

By on July 12, 2010 in Tips

One of the biggest pet peeves is seeing unmatched prints, stripes and plaids on RTW (ready-to-wear) garments. It seems so lazy! Especially on higher end garments. (This shirt isn’t high-end but still! Not even the slightest effort to match the plaids..) Since I’m a production manager as my day job, I know that it costs [...]

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Happy birthday Mr. Sewaholic!

Happy birthday Mr. Sewaholic!

By on July 11, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Happy birthday to a wonderful man and the love of my life! Thanks for your love and support and everything you do for me… From photography to  technical computer assistance, allowing me to drag you to fabric stores on vacation and of course, understanding how important it is for a sewaholic to have her own [...]

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