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Surviving at Home without a Sewing Machine

Surviving at Home without a Sewing Machine

By on May 25, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Life’s just not the same since my machines moved to the office. I can’t sew at home anymore! All of my sewing takes place at the office now. It’s nice to get home, and have a completely relaxing night so I’m excited to get back to it the next morning. (Mr Sewaholic certainly appreciates that [...]

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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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The Picnic Dress Finished! Simplicity 3965

The Picnic Dress Finished! Simplicity 3965

By on November 9, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

It’s done! My summer dress is finished in the middle of November. Totally impractical, I know, but so much fun to make and admire on the dress form. And now I can look forward to wearing it when Spring arrives! Here’s the original inspiration – Betty Draper’s picnic outfit:And here’s my picnic dress! What do [...]

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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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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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