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Vogue 8769: Fabric Picked!

Vogue 8769: Fabric Picked!

By on March 11, 2011 in Fabrics, Projects, Work in Progress

I picked out fabric for Vogue 8769! Your fabric suggestions on the original post were fantastic. I loved the idea of tweeds, of rich jewel tones of navy or blues, and of linens for summer. While I look forward to warmer days and light linen dresses, it’s still far from summer here! So for a [...]

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Pendrell Sew-Along: My Fabric Picks

Pendrell Sew-Along: My Fabric Picks

By on January 5, 2011 in Fabrics

Thanks for all the awesome comments on yesterday’s Pendrell Blouse post. It’s so fun sharing your creations, and Jane‘s right, I do feel like a proud parent seeing my blouse pattern made up successfully! (Like I’d imagine a parent would feel anyways, as I don’t have any kids. You know what we mean!) I have [...]

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For Beginners: Fabric Suggestions for the Pendrell Blouse

For Beginners: Fabric Suggestions for the Pendrell Blouse

By on December 19, 2010 in Fabrics, Patterns

A couple of you have asked me for fabric suggestions for the Pendrell Blouse for beginners. Also, some of you asked for tips on sewing tricky, slippery fabrics. I thought I’d answer both of these questions in a post, as many of you might be thinking the same thing! The best fabrics for the Pendrell [...]

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Tips on Sewing with Silk

Tips on Sewing with Silk

By on December 8, 2010 in Fabrics, Tips

For my Party Dress, I chose a lovely silk dupioni in a rich teal colour. I sew a lot with cotton, rayon and wool, but silk is one of those very special fabrics that I am often afraid to cut and sew with! Love buying it and love wearing it though! I thought I’d share [...]

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Ways to Save Fabric on the Pendrell Blouse

Ways to Save Fabric on the Pendrell Blouse

By on November 19, 2010 in Fabrics, Patterns

The other day, I published the fabric requirements for the Pendrell Blouse. I wanted to follow up today with a few ways to reduce the amount of fabric required. You might have looked at the yardages and thought, “Wow! That seems like a lot!” That’s what I thought when I calculated the requirements but it’s [...]

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Ready, Set… Buy Fabric!

Ready, Set… Buy Fabric!

By on November 16, 2010 in Fabrics, Patterns

In case you’ve been eyeing the Pendrell Blouse, I have figured out the fabric requirements! I’m posting them in advance in case anyone was eager to go fabric-shopping. Here they are – straight from the envelope back! I’m really excited about the entire envelope design and can’t wait for you all to see it for [...]

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