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Can I make a Party Dress in Two Days?

Can I make a Party Dress in Two Days?

By on December 3, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

It’s Mr Sewaholic’s office Christmas Party tomorrow! And I realized earlier this week that I had absolutely nothing to wear. Now I know what you’re thinking – I’ve made lots of dresses this year, surely that can’t be true? Yes, I’ve made lots of summery dresses, but nothing winter-party appropriate. And the one purchased dress [...]

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The Picnic Dress Finished! Simplicity 3965

The Picnic Dress Finished! Simplicity 3965

By on November 9, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

It’s done! My summer dress is finished in the middle of November. Totally impractical, I know, but so much fun to make and admire on the dress form. And now I can look forward to wearing it when Spring arrives! Here’s the original inspiration – Betty Draper’s picnic outfit:And here’s my picnic dress! What do [...]

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A Hand-Picked Zipper: Progress on the Picnic Dress

A Hand-Picked Zipper: Progress on the Picnic Dress

By on November 8, 2010 in Tips

Happy Monday everyone! Today I’m going to show you how I hand-picking a zipper, on my Picnic Dress. I used a combination of Gertie’s tutorial and my own experience, since I’ve handpicked a few zippers earlier this year. If you’re just joining us now, here are links to the first few posts on this dress: [...]

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I was featured in Burdastyle’s Best of October!

I was featured in Burdastyle’s Best of October!

By on November 2, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Look, I’m featured in Burdastyle’s Best of October slideshow – how exciting! My Twin Spruce Dress is selected as one of the 25 featured member projects. Here’s a screenshot – click the image to visit the slideshow! Jaime sent me an email shortly after it was posted, to let me know and say congrats. Thanks, [...]

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Sewing a Waist Stay in a Full-Skirted Dress

Sewing a Waist Stay in a Full-Skirted Dress

By on November 2, 2010 in Tips

Today, I’m adding a waist stay to the Picnic Dress! A lot of you asked me how I did the grosgrain ribbon stay on the Twin Spruce Dress so I hope this post answers your questions! The last time I made this pattern, I followed the directions on the instruction sheet exactly which resulted in [...]

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Understitching: A Step-By-Step Demo

Understitching: A Step-By-Step Demo

By on November 1, 2010 in Tips

Here’s another post for the beginners or semi-beginners out there – all about understitching! I was understitching the facings on the Picnic Dress and paused to take a few photos and write up this quick post. What is understitching? It’s a row of stitching, usually seen on the inside edge of a facing, that is [...]

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