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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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Coming Up Roses: Another Pendrell Blouse

Coming Up Roses: Another Pendrell Blouse

By on November 17, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Patterns, Projects

Not a lot of sunshine these days, but plenty of roses! Starting with this lovely rose-print version of the Pendrell Blouse. Speaking of the blouse, I was delighted to hear many of you say that for the first time, all of your measurements are in one column on the size chart! As someone who always [...]

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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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Recycled Paper: Does it matter? I think so.

Recycled Paper: Does it matter? I think so.

By on November 12, 2010 in Patterns

I’ve been pretty quiet about Sewaholic Patterns recently, except for mentioning my recent layoff and my plans to focus on the pattern side full-time. I’m happy to announce that things are moving again and I’m closer than ever to launching! I’ve decided to print the Sewaholic Patterns envelopes and instruction sheets on 100% recycled paper. [...]

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Cutest piece of sewing equipment, ever!

Cutest piece of sewing equipment, ever!

By on November 10, 2010 in Patterns

So I bought a jacket pattern recently, from the Cupcake Goddess herself! You might know her – a red-headed seamstress with a love of colour and fine fabrics? A while back, she mentioned listing a bunch of vintage patterns for sale, including this cute little 70′s jacket, and I couldn’t help picking it up for [...]

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Yes! 50′s Bolero Pattern, mine all mine

Yes! 50′s Bolero Pattern, mine all mine

By on November 4, 2010 in Patterns

Is this not the coolest vintage 50′s bolero pattern you’ve ever seen? And the timing couldn’t be more perfect. I write a post about boleros last week and finding the perfect topper for my growing vintage dress collection and look what popped up in my etsy shop feeds!? This! Instant love! It took me all [...]

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