Archive | May, 2011
Sewing for the Rain

Sewing for the Rain

By on May 5, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

You may already know I live in rainy Vancouver. On the  wet coast West Coast. I’m sure there is some statistic on the number of rainy days per year, and it’s not a small amount! I’ve started riding my bike to work, which is awesome! I get to work refreshed, wide awake and pumped to [...]

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Crescent Sew-Along #12: Sewing Slash Pockets

Crescent Sew-Along #12: Sewing Slash Pockets

By on May 4, 2011 in Sew-Alongs

Hi everyone! Today, we’re going to start sewing! The first step is to sew the pockets in our Crescent Skirts. These type of pockets are called slash pockets. I love this type of pocket construction! It’s simple, it’s easy to get good results, and it makes a comfortable pocket. Plus, it’s easy to make them [...]

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A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life

By on May 3, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Want to know what I do all day? Check out Tilly’s blog, Tilly and the Buttons! She wanted to know what it’s like to be me for a day – so I told her! I’m honored to be the first person featured in her new ‘A Day in the Life’ series. Here’s a bit from [...]

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Crescent Sew-Along #11: Fusible Interfacing Tips

Crescent Sew-Along #11: Fusible Interfacing Tips

By on May 2, 2011 in Sew-Alongs, Tips

Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend and are pumped up, ready to sew Crescent Skirts! Today is all about working with fusible interfacing. I have a few tips to get the best results, from my own experience working with fusible interfacing. Of course, you’re welcome to jump in with your own tips at [...]

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