Archive | December, 2010
A Sunday Morning Sewing Tip

A Sunday Morning Sewing Tip

Well, if you’re wondering what happened after yesterday’s dress update, I finished it!! Yay, I can make a dress in two days! My absolute favourite part is the lace-trimmed lining. It’s so much fun! I’ll share photos from the party and of the dress in action soon. And, I’ll answer all of your questions from [...]

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The Party Dress: Serious Progress, Serious Deadline!

The Party Dress: Serious Progress, Serious Deadline!

It’s Saturday morning, and the big party’s tonight! I’m quickly running out of time to finish up this dress. Luckily, I have all the materials, I know it will fit, and I’ve made this pattern twice already. It’s looking promising! Plus, the fear of having to wear the same dress as last year is wonderful [...]

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Can I make a Party Dress in Two Days?

Can I make a Party Dress in Two Days?

It’s Mr Sewaholic’s office Christmas Party tomorrow! And I realized earlier this week that I had absolutely nothing to wear. Now I know what you’re thinking – I’ve made lots of dresses this year, surely that can’t be true? Yes, I’ve made lots of summery dresses, but nothing winter-party appropriate. And the one purchased dress [...]

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Muslin-ing a Man’s Shirt: Part Two

Muslin-ing a Man’s Shirt: Part Two

I’ve made progress on the muslin for Mr Sewaholic’s shirt! We’re getting really close to the fitting stage. I thought I’d share how to sew up a muslin to check the fit, without spending a lot of time on the finishing details. I’ll show you which steps I skipped and how it all came together. [...]

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Muslin-ing a Man’s Shirt

Muslin-ing a Man’s Shirt

Armed with the mens shirt pattern, the gingham muslin, and a bit of spare sewing time, I’m ready to start this thing! No, I haven’t been working on it in secret this whole time. I wish that were true! Now there’s less than a month till Christmas and I have an entire shirt to sew. [...]

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