I love checking out thrift-stores. I like the randomness of secondhand shopping – you never know what you might find! And, because I can sew, I can see the potential in garments that others might pass up, simply because they’re missing a button or other simple fix! A while back I found this olive military [...]
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Thrifted Sewing Supplies: Vintage Trimmings
Ever buy thrifted sewing notions? Being unemployed is making me consider cheaper ways to get my sewing thrills, and you guys had some great tips! Luckily there’s a Value Village (thrift-store chain) right by my house. It’s just a short walk to aisles of thrifted goodness for a real live treasure hunt. That’s how I [...]
More Like Fall: Day Fourteen
I’m wearing a real Fall garment today! Today I’m sporting a cognac-coloured leather jacket, perfect for autumn! This is the jacket I bought from Value Village, replaced the zipper, and replaced the lining back in May. It was a really labour-intensive project to fix up this jacket. Although, I’m glad I did, because now it’s [...]
Fixing up an old leather jacket: Part 2
This post is continued from “Fixing up an old leather jacket: Part 1” where we replaced the zipper. Part 2 will cover how to replace the lining. As I mentioned in Part 1, I found a fantastic leather jacket at Value Village for a reasonable $24.99. The leather was in great condition, it fit me [...]
Fixing up an old leather jacket: Part 1
Back in May, I promised to share my tutorial on reviving a thrifted leather jacket, the one seen in my Me-Made-May outfits here, here and here. Thought I’d better write it up while it’s still (somewhat) fresh in my mind…so here it is! I found a fantastic leather jacket at Value Village for a reasonable [...]
Me-Made-May: Days 12 and 13
Almost halfway through the month! Me-Made-May has been a blast so far. It’s been an interesting challenge putting outfits together every day. I’ve felt a little boost to my ego talking about my creations to everyone, which was quickly balanced by humbling moments while editing all of my photos (my hips, my legs, my goofy [...]
About Me
Hello, I'm Tasia and I'm a sewaholic! I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and love fabric, colour and fashion. I blog about sewing projects, sewing tips and inspiration... and I've recently launched my own collection of sewing patterns!
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I say muslin, you say toile…
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A Mini-Tour Around Vancouver! Plus, Pronouncing Pattern Names
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Sewing Daydreams: Bombshell Swimsuits!
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Little Letter Dress: McCalls 7743
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Introducing the next pattern…the Tofino Pants!
