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Day 10: Doubling Up, Crescent Skirt and Vest

Day 10: Doubling Up, Crescent Skirt and Vest

Are you sick of seeing the same park in the background? Don’t worry, we’ll have a change of scenery soon. I’m healthy enough to be back on my bike and I’m catching up on the Me-Made outfit posts. I really missed my daily ride! Plus, they’re doing construction on the main road to my office, [...]

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Do Buttons Have to Button?

Do Buttons Have to Button?

What do you think about non-functioning buttons – decorative buttons? How about fake buttonholes with buttons sewn on top? Do any of these bother you, or are they legitimate design details? I bought this pattern (Kwik Sew 498) from the Cupcake Goddess, now known as A Fashionable Stitch. Sure, I could have made this pattern [...]

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Crescent Skirts by You!

Crescent Skirts by You!

I’ve said this before, but it’s still true! One of the best parts of designing sewing patterns is seeing your finished creations. Thought I’d share some of the beautiful finished skirts from the Sew-Along today! Today is Florals Day: all of the skirts I’m showing have floral prints! Amy at Sew Well used a gorgeous [...]

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Crescent Sew-Along: My Finished Skirt!

Crescent Sew-Along: My Finished Skirt!

Hurrah! My red Crescent Skirt from the sew-along is done! Here it is, as I pose with my trusty bike. It must be a cute skirt, I got a ‘You’re beautiful!’ shouted from a passing truck while I was taking these photos. Gotta love random compliments from strangers! This is also my Me-Made-June outfit for [...]

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Day 2: Looking Professional on a Rainy Day

Day 2: Looking Professional on a Rainy Day

Thursday’s weather was nothing like Wednesday‘s. It was an absolute downpour, non-stop rain. I’m getting ready in the morning and Mr Sewaholic says to me ‘You’re biking today??’ in a voice that makes me feel like I’m a crazy person for even considering such an idea. Well, if you know me, that kind of comment [...]

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Crescent Sew-Along #23: A Skirt Hem with Seam Binding

Crescent Sew-Along #23: A Skirt Hem with Seam Binding

Last post, everyone! After this one, you’ll have all of the information you need to finish your Crescent Skirts. Is it skirt weather for everyone yet? Let’s get hemming! You can hem your skirts any way you like. I’d suggest trying it on again, and making sure you are happy with the length before hemming. [...]

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