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Why I haven’t signed up for Me-Made-March

Why I haven’t signed up for Me-Made-March

By on March 1, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

If you’ve been reading sewing blogs lately, you may know that the fearless and talented Zoe of ‘So, Zo’ is leading another Me-Made challenge! Starting in the month of March, participants pledge to wear ONLY handmade items, at least ONE handmade item, or a combination of handmade, thrifted and refashioned items. At last check, over [...]

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Self-Stitched September: Another Month of Handmade Outfits

Self-Stitched September: Another Month of Handmade Outfits

By on October 4, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Whew, it’s over! I have to admit the first thing I feel is relief. It’s hard work taking photographs of yourself and writing interesting things about your outfits everday! The weather, the workday and the daylight all contribute to photo success or failure. (How am I going to manage blogging in the wintertime? Do you [...]

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“I like this blouse, but…” Day Twenty-Nine

“I like this blouse, but…” Day Twenty-Nine

By on September 30, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Here’s a piece of clothing you haven’t seen yet this month! Not because it’s new, but because I forgot about it. And after wearing it all day, I remember why it gets pushed to the back of my closet. What I’m Wearing, Day 29: Self-Stitched Blouse: Simplicity 2807 in floral polyester Skirt: Plum, Christmas 2007 [...]

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Office Cowgirl: Day Twenty-Eight

Office Cowgirl: Day Twenty-Eight

By on September 29, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Thanks, everyone, for the lovely and thoughtful comments to my bad-day post yesterday!  Today was much better, and although the problems are going to linger for a while now, a good night’s sleep helps to put things into perspective. (I wish I could tell you more so it sounds less cryptic! Some things you just [...]

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Getting creative: Self-Stitched Day 27

Getting creative: Self-Stitched Day 27

By on September 28, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Yesterday was a disastrous day for me, just terrible. And to add to the pile of things that went wrong, I didn’t get a chance to take outfit photos either! I wasn’t going to post anything today, but I figured I’d at least put together a quick something… so here’s what I wore, pieced together [...]

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Miniskirts & Motorcycle Boots: Day Twenty-Six

Miniskirts & Motorcycle Boots: Day Twenty-Six

By on September 27, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Mmmm.. wonton soup for breakfast! That’s my kind of Sunday morning brunch date. Mr Sewaholic and I went for wonton soup and potstickers and green tea, yum. And outside the restaurant was this great-looking brick wall, in the background here, perfect for snapping a few photos! What I’m Wearing, Day 26: Self-Stitched Top: Pendrell Blouse [...]

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