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Refashioning – I see stripes!

By on July 31, 2014

Today I am posting at the tail end of the Refashion Month Series on House of Estrela. This is a refashion of a dress of mine that I did at one point this winter.  It was supposed to be for an upcycle contest, but I never got pictures taken of the girl wearing it. It […]

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Graphic

By on July 29, 2014

Here is another maxi skirt and top that I made.  Super comfy for summertime! The skirt is a bit…thin, though.  I should not be standing in front of a light source in this because it is see through.  When it cools down I can wear a slip, but right now it is far to warm […]

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Stripes and…stuff

By on July 28, 2014

I know, I know…I failed miserably at taking pictures for Me Made May.  I did, however, wear my clothes I made for a good 5 or 6 days each week.  It’s not hard when you make a lot of your own clothes. I have been pretty busy with the kids’ summer sports, so I have […]

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More retreat sewing

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This shirt is one that I sewed up at the retreat.  I copied it off a RTW shirt that I had in my closet that was getting faded and had some holes in the front.  I had it all cut out ahead of time, so I just had to sew it up when I got […]

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More kitties

By on July 20, 2014

I had a great time at the Sewing Mamas retreat this past weekend.  Bonus: it was pretty close to me, whereas most everyone else had to drive far or fly in for it.  We went shopping at SR Harris, and I spent too much money on fabric…again.  Then we sewed and gabbed and ate things that […]

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Finishing up a muslin

By on July 14, 2014

Last Thursday I had a minor surgery, so I was trying to take it easy over the weekend.  I was a bit tired out from the surgery and was not supposed to lift anything heavy.  I did get a chance to finally get some sewing off my table, though.    Standing at my cutting table […]

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