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My to-sew list keeps getting longer

My to-sew list keeps getting longer

By on April 9, 2010 in Fabrics, Future Projects, Projects

It just keeps on happening to me – I go into Fabricana for just one thing and come out with a new batch of projects to make.

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Disaster Strikes!

Disaster Strikes!

By on March 29, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

Disaster struck last night while I was working on my floral skirt! While happily ironing the hem and watching Sex and the City, I left the iron face-down for too long and the fabric shredded in my hands. Look – it’s so upsetting! I melted a 6-8 inch section of my hem, and it pulled [...]

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Border print skirt in action

Border print skirt in action

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

Here are a few pics of me in the border print skirt I made last week! I wanted to share how it looks on a real person, instead of on the dress form. It’s super comfortable, and I love that I have secret inseam pockets to stash stuff. Wearing full skirts makes me instantly feel [...]

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Spring Florals: Project update

Spring Florals: Project update

By on March 22, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

Whenever I make a pattern twice, the second attempt always goes so much faster! Especially if it hasn’t been too long since the first try.

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Spring Florals: Sewing two projects at once

Spring Florals: Sewing two projects at once

By on March 19, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

I’m so ready for summer, or at least for spring! This rayon printed fabric totally puts me in a spring mood, with its splashy coral and hot-pink floral design.

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Fabric stores in Hawaii

Fabric stores in Hawaii

By on March 15, 2010 in Fabrics

I squeezed in a visit to a fabric store while I was on vacation in Hawaii. We checked with the front desk, and sure enough, one of the places on my Google map was within walking distance. After walking for an hour in 30-degree heat, we arrived at Fabric Mart, which did not disappoint. You [...]

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