A Different Kind of Waist Stay

By on May 10, 2013 in Projects, Tips, Work in Progress

I mentioned the other day that this pattern, McCalls 7743, has a waist stay built into the dress. It’s constructed in a different way than the method I picture when I think ‘waist stay’ so I wanted to show you how it was done. It’s really quite smart, you sew seam binding into the skirt’s [...]

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Surprising Things about McCalls 7743

By on May 8, 2013 in Projects, Work in Progress

This vintage dress pattern has some interesting things in the instructions! For one, you make a bound buttonhole at the top of the back opening. Seems like a lot of work, doesn’t it? In all the years I wore the first version of this dress, I never once had to unbutton the button on the [...]

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McCalls 7743: Revisiting a Favourite Vintage Dress

By on May 6, 2013 in Projects, Work in Progress

Remember this dress? (Perhaps not – I sewed it three years ago!) The pattern is McCalls 7743, a vintage dress pattern from 1965. I’ve worn the first version of this dress (the one in the picture above) so many times that it’s worn right out. The neckline has developed holes, the fabric is fading and [...]

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Lauren’s Blue Lace Robson Coat

By on May 3, 2013 in Patterns

Did you see Lauren’s blue lace Robson Coat on her blog yesterday? It’s absolutely stunning! Isn’t it gorgeous? Take a look at her blog post here to see more photos of the beautiful finished coat. She’s also detailed the process here and here so you can check at the construction process. She’s shortened the coat, [...]

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Behind the Scenes, April 2013

By on April 30, 2013 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Four months into the year already! I’m going to have to stop making references to time flying by. It’s likely never going to feel slow again. It’s shaping up to be an awesome year for me. I always feel better when Spring comes, the days are longer, the weather is warmer, and everyone seems to [...]

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2013 Garbage Fashion Show: Somewhat Blurry Photos

By on April 24, 2013 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Hey, everyone! Remember the Garbage Fashion Show that I mentioned last week? It was great! It was so much fun to be a judge and see all of the innovative outfits made from recycled materials. The contestants walked the catwalk twice, so I was able to take some rather blurry shots on the second round! [...]

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