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Day 11: Red Dress, Red Men

Day 11: Red Dress, Red Men

By on June 18, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Total slacker that I am, this is the only outfit picture I took during our mini-break last weekend! Since I don’t have a lot of photos of this outfit to share, and I’m behind on the Me-Made posts, I thought I’d squeeze this one in during the weekend. The Details: Dress: Twin Spruce Dress, made [...]

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And So It Begins: Me-Made-June, Day 1!

And So It Begins: Me-Made-June, Day 1!

By on June 2, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Happy June, everyone! Sorry for the late post. Internet was down at the office yesterday, and early this morning, but luckily things are back up and running! You just never know what’s going to happen when you’re in business. First the postal strike, then a day without internet. Never a dull moment, I tell you! [...]

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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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