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Introducing the next pattern…the Cambie Dress!

By on May 4, 2012 in Patterns

I’m excited to announce the newest pattern from Sewaholic Patterns today… the Cambie Dress! The Cambie Dress features a fitted bodice with a sweetheart neckline. Choose from two different skirt options: a swishy gathered skirt, or a simple A-line that’s perfect for the office! The built-in cap sleeves balance out wider hips and create a [...]

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Sewing Daydreams for Spring

By on March 28, 2012 in Inspiration and Everything Else

When I’m not sewing, I dream about what I wish I was sewing! Even when I’m sewing, I’m dreaming of the ten other things I want to make next. If I had unlimited time, here’s what I wish I was sewing right now! A lavender cotton dress. I saw an image in a magazine that [...]

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Summer Dresses, All Year Round

By on November 29, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

After Monday’s post – 75% Winter, 25% Summer – I thought I’d try to layer up one of my favourite summer dresses for a winter look. Because I’m a visual person and I like to see examples – and maybe you do too! It’s easier to relate to real-life photos than just a list of [...]

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75% Winter, 25% Summer

By on November 28, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I’ve come to a realization that seems so very obvious, but hasn’t kicked in seriously until now. Starting in about September, it’s tights weather here. Sure, there are days you can get away with bare legs, but for the most part, it starts getting pretty cold out. It’s tights-weather every day now, and I’m daydreaming [...]

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Five Favourite Items from My Closet

By on November 8, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Remember the excerpt from the Colette Sewing Handbook last week, about thoughtful planning for your sewing projects? Do you remember the part about choosing five items you love and feel good in from your own closet, to get a sense of your personal style and guide your future sewing projects? Just for fun, I thought [...]

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Thank you all! And a few wedding thoughts

By on October 26, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Thank you all for such thoughtful, kind comments on Monday’s announcement! Pretty amazing to see over a hundred comments of congratulations coming from all over the world – making it the most-commented post ever! You guys are wonderful. Thank you! It’s a great feeling to have support and encouragement coming from people who only know [...]

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