Archive | June, 2012

Sewaholic takes a holiday!

By on June 28, 2012 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Hey, everyone! Exciting news for me. I’m going on holidays starting next week, yay! It’s been years since I had a vacation. And even more importantly, this will be the first time I take a real break since starting Sewaholic Patterns. It’s about time! It’s scary, being away from my business, but I know I’ll [...]

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Pants, Trousers, and Shorts: Fitting Resources

By on June 26, 2012 in Patterns, Tips

Why do people fear sewing pants? The number one answer is likely fit. After all, the actual sewing part of making pants is easy to master. Starting with a pants pattern that is close to your proportions is a good idea – like the new Thurlow pattern! Pants are considered one of the hardest things [...]

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Introducing the next pattern…the Thurlow Trousers and Shorts!

By on June 22, 2012 in Patterns

I’m excited to announce the latest new pattern from Sewaholic Patterns… the Thurlow Trousers and Shorts! I’m really excited about this pattern. I’m always excited about each pattern, but this one has a special place in my heart because it’s pants that fit!! If you’re pear-shaped, pants are the devil to buy or to sew. [...]

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The Slightly Less Sweet Cambie Dress, Finished!

By on June 18, 2012 in Finished Sewing Projects, Patterns, Projects

Happy Monday, everyone! I’ve been trying to photograph the bird-and-flower Cambie Dress for ages. We’ve had nothing but rainy days! So when I saw a peek of sunshine during a mostly grey day, I ran outside to snap some photos. This photo was my favourite of them all. Look at the storm cloud lurking in [...]

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A Reversible Cambie Dress!

By on June 15, 2012 in Patterns

Yes, I said it – a reversible dress! Christine from the blog ‘What’s Up Cupcake’ made her version of the Cambie Dress reversible. How cool is that? One side is a fun print, the other is timeless black, and both look beautiful on her! Here’s the outside:And here’s the inside! Isn’t that neat? I came [...]

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Meet the Designer Night at Fabricana

By on June 13, 2012 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Want to meet me at Fabricana and hear me talk about Sewaholic Patterns? Probably you have heard the whole story here on the blog, but if not, come on down! Fabricana is hosting a ‘Meet the Designer’ night at both of their locations to celebrate the fact that they’re now stocking my patterns. I’ll be [...]

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