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Me-Made-May: Days 14, 15, and 16

Me-Made-May: Days 14, 15, and 16

By on May 17, 2010 in Inspiration and Everything Else

May’s now officially half way over! Phew. It’s been challenging putting together outfits every day. Do I plan them the night before? Nope! I get up in the morning and think “what on earth am I going to wear today??” There also just isn’t that much to choose from too, which makes it even trickier. [...]

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Finished Sewing Project! Pretty Floral Dress

Finished Sewing Project! Pretty Floral Dress

By on April 12, 2010 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

I am SO pleased with how this dress turned out! It’s one of those perfect sewing moments, where the fabric and pattern and sewing somehow all completely worked this time.

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Summer Vogue Patterns: ordered and waiting!

Summer Vogue Patterns: ordered and waiting!

By on April 2, 2010 in Patterns

It’s so much more exciting to check the mail when you’re waiting for a package. One of the things I’m anticipating to arrive most are my summer Vogue Patterns.

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Disaster Strikes!

Disaster Strikes!

By on March 29, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

Disaster struck last night while I was working on my floral skirt! While happily ironing the hem and watching Sex and the City, I left the iron face-down for too long and the fabric shredded in my hands. Look – it’s so upsetting! I melted a 6-8 inch section of my hem, and it pulled [...]

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Spring Florals: Project update

Spring Florals: Project update

By on March 22, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

Whenever I make a pattern twice, the second attempt always goes so much faster! Especially if it hasn’t been too long since the first try.

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Spring Florals: Sewing two projects at once

Spring Florals: Sewing two projects at once

By on March 19, 2010 in Projects, Work in Progress

I’m so ready for summer, or at least for spring! This rayon printed fabric totally puts me in a spring mood, with its splashy coral and hot-pink floral design.

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