Archive | November, 2011

Where Do You Buy Fabric Online?

By on November 30, 2011 in Fabrics

Where do you buy fabric online? Me, I rarely buy fabric online. (Surprising, I know!) There are two reasons why: one, being in Canada means that shipping costs are high and we’re often excluded from free shipping promotions. (Which is why I like to offer free shipping promotions myself!) And when packages come up across [...]

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Summer Dresses, All Year Round

By on November 29, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

After Monday’s post – 75% Winter, 25% Summer – I thought I’d try to layer up one of my favourite summer dresses for a winter look. Because I’m a visual person and I like to see examples – and maybe you do too! It’s easier to relate to real-life photos than just a list of [...]

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75% Winter, 25% Summer

By on November 28, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I’ve come to a realization that seems so very obvious, but hasn’t kicked in seriously until now. Starting in about September, it’s tights weather here. Sure, there are days you can get away with bare legs, but for the most part, it starts getting pretty cold out. It’s tights-weather every day now, and I’m daydreaming [...]

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Rachel’s Minoru Jacket

By on November 24, 2011 in Patterns

Another Minoru Jacket from pattern testing! Rachel from Melbourne used a waterproof cotton canvas fabric, in a fun shade of pink. Talk about brightening up a rainy day! Rachel used a cotton print for the main lining, but lined the sleeves with a slippery fabric so it would be easy to wear over sweaters (jumpers). [...]

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This Always Happens

By on November 23, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Whenever we have a good discussion post, the same thing happens! I get too wrapped up in approving and reading all the responses to get a post together for the next day. It’s getting dark here so early – this photo was taken before 4pm! Looking outside my window and watching it get dark puts [...]

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How Does Your Partner Feel About Your Love of Sewing?

By on November 22, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

This question came up in a comment a while back – how does your partner feel about your love of sewing? Or knitting, or quilting, or whatever your hobby of choice happens to be? Does your spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband, or partner encourage you to embrace your creative side, or mostly complain about the mess it [...]

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