Why is it Hat Day? No real reason. Our office declared it Hat Day and therefore, here I am in a hat at work. The rest of my outfit is simple, so it doesn’t compete with the hat. (I had a scarf on at the start of the day but as soon as I saw [...]
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Summer Skirt in A Fall Outfit #2: Day Thirteen
Again, we’re testing the theory that summer skirts and dresses become fall-ready with tights and boots. This one’s a bit of a stretch, I think. I like how the photos turned out, but in real life I find the skirt a bit summery and bright. What do you think? Would you have packed this skirt [...]
Summer Skirt in a Fall Outfit: Day Nine
I’m testing the theory that summer skirts and dresses become fall-ready with tights and boots. What do you think – can you tell this skirt is supposed to be for summer? Do I look seasonally appropriate? What I’m Wearing: Self-Stitched Skirt: McCalls 5803, finished back in March 2009 Denim jacket: Old Navy. It started as [...]
Self Stitched September: Day One!
Here we go – presenting my first Self-Stitched outfit for September’s challenge! (Can you believe I’m wearing tights already?) What I’m Wearing: Self-Stitched Skirt, McCalls 5803 (now out of print) Blouse: H&M, from my sister’s closet Tights: Gap (I think!), bought last fall. Shoes: Ellen Tracy, bought at Winners last fall Click to read more [...]
Coral Garden Skirt: McCalls 5803, Fabric by Dotty Logic
It’s finished! The Coral Garden skirt is finally complete! In case you missed last week’s post, this project is a collaboration with Jasonda Desmond from Dotty Logic. She’s a designer of digital prints using organic cotton fabric, and was kind enough to donate the fabric for this skirt! The finished skirt will be for sale [...]
Sewaholic meets Dotty Logic
Remember this post a week or two ago on Inspiration for the Sewaholic? In this post, I rounded up a bunch of inspiring links, including the True Up article on Dotty Logic, a brand-new line of digital printed fabric on organic cotton. Well, it’s a small world after all! Jasonda saw my comment on the [...]
About Me
Hello, I'm Tasia and I'm a sewaholic! I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and love fabric, colour and fashion. I blog about sewing projects, sewing tips and inspiration... and I've recently launched my own collection of sewing patterns!
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I say muslin, you say toile…
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Introducing the next pattern…the Robson Coat!
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Autumn Cambie: Sewing Ugly Fabric Into Something Pretty
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Blue Rose Hazel
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Sewing Daydreams, Spring 2013 edition
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Tofino Question: Making The Pants Without Contrast?
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Join the Pyjama Party!
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Introducing the next pattern…the Tofino Pants!
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New Pattern Announcement Coming Monday!
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A Random Scrap of History
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Tasia: Yes! I pre-wash everything, especially cottons. I ...
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Vivian: About the Japanese double gauze material, do you p...
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