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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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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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Twin Spruce Dress: Inside Out

Twin Spruce Dress: Inside Out

By on October 26, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

I had a few requests to see the inside of the Twin Spruce Dress, so here are some inside-out shots! It’s like school – ‘Show your work, Tasia!’ Although I agree, there are so many pretty projects on the internet, with beautiful photos, and sometimes I’m curious see how it all came together on the [...]

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Twin Spruce Dress: Simplicity 3965

Twin Spruce Dress: Simplicity 3965

By on October 21, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

I’m really, really happy with this one! All of the hard work and extra care I took while making this dress has paid off – it fits wonderfully, it’s soft and comfortable to wear, and it’s beautifully made! (If I do say so myself.) Here’s the finished dress – what do you think? I’ve named [...]

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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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