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Pendrell Sew-Along: My Fabric Picks

Pendrell Sew-Along: My Fabric Picks

By on January 5, 2011 in Fabrics

Thanks for all the awesome comments on yesterday’s Pendrell Blouse post. It’s so fun sharing your creations, and Jane‘s right, I do feel like a proud parent seeing my blouse pattern made up successfully! (Like I’d imagine a parent would feel anyways, as I don’t have any kids. You know what we mean!) I have [...]

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Tips on Sewing with Silk

Tips on Sewing with Silk

By on December 8, 2010 in Fabrics, Tips

For my Party Dress, I chose a lovely silk dupioni in a rich teal colour. I sew a lot with cotton, rayon and wool, but silk is one of those very special fabrics that I am often afraid to cut and sew with! Love buying it and love wearing it though! I thought I’d share [...]

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The Party Dress Finished! Plus A Little Q&A..

The Party Dress Finished! Plus A Little Q&A..

By on December 7, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

Today I have Party Dress photos! If you’re just joining us, I set a challenge for myself to sew a silk party dress in two days. I used a vintage dress pattern that I’ve used twice already (Simplicity 3965) and a beautiful teal silk dupioni… and finished it up just in time! There aren’t a [...]

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Lace-trimmed Lining: A Pretty Touch

Lace-trimmed Lining: A Pretty Touch

By on December 6, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects, Tips

Thanks for all the encouragement over the weekend, you guys! I did finish my party dress in time for Saturday night’s festivities. I don’t have a ton of photos from the event that turned out though. I’m going to put the dress back on and take a few shots of the finished dress, and answer [...]

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A Sunday Morning Sewing Tip

A Sunday Morning Sewing Tip

By on December 5, 2010 in Tips

Well, if you’re wondering what happened after yesterday’s dress update, I finished it!! Yay, I can make a dress in two days! My absolute favourite part is the lace-trimmed lining. It’s so much fun! I’ll share photos from the party and of the dress in action soon. And, I’ll answer all of your questions from [...]

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The Party Dress: Serious Progress, Serious Deadline!

The Party Dress: Serious Progress, Serious Deadline!

By on December 4, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

It’s Saturday morning, and the big party’s tonight! I’m quickly running out of time to finish up this dress. Luckily, I have all the materials, I know it will fit, and I’ve made this pattern twice already. It’s looking promising! Plus, the fear of having to wear the same dress as last year is wonderful [...]

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