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Next up: The Picnic Dress

Next up: The Picnic Dress

By on October 28, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

It might not be picnic weather anymore – ok, not even close! But when it rolls around again next Spring, I have just the thing to wear. Inspired by Betty Draper’s pretty pink and white floral dress she wears to a picnic in season 2 of Mad Men, I’m making my own Picnic Dress! I’m [...]

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Mr Sewaholic’s Shirt: Making the Muslin

Mr Sewaholic’s Shirt: Making the Muslin

By on October 25, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

Wow, it’s November next week! I’m starting to realize that perhaps you guys were right, and trying to make a bunch of Christmas presents is overly ambitious. Maybe it’s true, or maybe I will manage to squeeze some in, but one thing’s for sure – I have to make time to sew Mr Sewaholic’s shirt! [...]

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Finishing Simplicity 3965

Finishing Simplicity 3965

By on October 20, 2010 in Work in Progress

Ok, enough daydreaming about sewing tools and sewing books under the Christmas tree – and back to the Simplicity vintage dress! If you’re just joining this series of posts, here are the first few posts: This is what the muslin is for! How to make a muslin for a dress bodice Altering the Dress Bodice: [...]

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Using Stay Tape on Necklines and Seams

Using Stay Tape on Necklines and Seams

By on October 15, 2010 in Tips, Work in Progress

Stay tape is applied to necklines and other garment edges to stabilize and support them, avoiding the dreaded stretched-out gaping neckline! Stay tape also prevents shoulder seams from stretching out as well. I picked this up at Fabricana’s last half-price notions sale, figuring it would come in handy. And look, it did! For this dress [...]

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Mr Sewaholic’s Christmas Shirt: Pattern Picked!

Mr Sewaholic’s Christmas Shirt: Pattern Picked!

By on October 14, 2010 in Work in Progress

Yay! I’ve picked up a pattern for Mr Sewaholic’s Christmas shirt. In case you’re just catching up, I’m planning to make Christmas gifts this year, starting with a very special handmade shirt for my guy. (Click here to read my post about gifts and the great comments in response!) It’s not a surprise, he does [...]

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How To Underline A Dress Bodice

How To Underline A Dress Bodice

By on October 13, 2010 in Tips, Work in Progress

I knew underlining existed, but never understood the need for it unless you’re working with sheer fabrics. After reading Couture Sewing Techniques, I learned that most couture garments are underlined, but most aren’t lined! I was surprised – wouldn’t you rather line something and hide all of the construction details? It was an interesting and [...]

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