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What do you wear over a vintage dress?

What do you wear over a vintage dress?

By on October 27, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I’ve made three vintage dresses this year – my first adventures working with vintage patterns! And I’m really happy with all of them, and wear them happily to work, or any occasion that calls for feeling pretty. But I get stuck when it comes to wearing jackets with them! Especially my Advance shirtdress, in the [...]

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Sewaholic Patterns: An Update

Sewaholic Patterns: An Update

By on October 19, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I want to apologize for the delay of my first pattern! Things are taking much longer than I expected. It’s very important to me that you get the best quality product possible, so I’m working hard to make sure everything is just so. In my sewing projects, I talk a lot about making better quality [...]

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Christmas Gifts For People Who Sew

Christmas Gifts For People Who Sew

By on October 18, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Meaning me, of course! And you, fellow sewing enthusiasts! Here’s my stealth way of asking for useful, sewing-related Christmas gifts. It’s oh so subtle, I know! Yes, I buy a lot of fabric.. but I’m not big on wanting or asking for a lot of stuff. My family draws names, which makes it so easy! We pick [...]

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Making a Muslin: why bother? Here’s why.

Making a Muslin: why bother? Here’s why.

By on October 7, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

True confession time: I rarely make muslins! However, the more I sew, the more I realize that a muslin is not just for fit. It’s also a chance to evaluate whether the style even looks good on you! When you’re shopping, you get to try on garments, see how they look on your body, and [...]

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Making Christmas Presents: wait, is it too early?

Making Christmas Presents: wait, is it too early?

By on October 5, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I’ve decided, I want to make Christmas presents this year for everyone! Is it too early to talk about Christmas? I swear I heard a Christmas song on the radio the other day… Anyways, I’ve never made gifts for people before, usually because I’m too busy sewing for me, or not sewing at all. I’m [...]

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Self-Stitched September: Another Month of Handmade Outfits

Self-Stitched September: Another Month of Handmade Outfits

By on October 4, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Whew, it’s over! I have to admit the first thing I feel is relief. It’s hard work taking photographs of yourself and writing interesting things about your outfits everday! The weather, the workday and the daylight all contribute to photo success or failure. (How am I going to manage blogging in the wintertime? Do you [...]

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