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Denim Blues

By on January 23, 2017

I had hoped to make this outfit over the holidays, but I never quite got to it.  I did a lot of reading, and very little else. So now I’m paying for that lack of industry.  I have two purses to get done in the next two weeks, so of course, I made myself something […]

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Elegant, and yet, still very, very comfy…

By on December 20, 2016

Ah, the holidays.  The food, the fun, the endless get togethers with family  and friends.  I don’t know about the rest of you, but being comfortable is pretty high on my list.  It is also nice to wear layers, since if you are doing the cooking, or are in a crowded house…you can get pretty […]

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Unmentionables

By on December 8, 2016

No modeling of these! Generally, there are things I tend to buy.  Jeans, outerwear and underwear being in that group.  It seems a waste of time to make underwear, since they are so cheap.  Of course, if you like a certain overpriced brand in a version they no longer carry…then you might be inclined to […]

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Reds and blacks

By on November 18, 2016

I finally got pictures of this top that I made in late summer.  I have shared a picture of the skirt before, but here is a better shot of it. The shirt is my drape top pattern out of Modern Jersey in my own fabric design.  I really like this design, and even put it […]

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Plaid cape top and gored skirt

By on November 15, 2016

Here is a Pinterest pattern hack coming for you.  This pin is pretty popular.  It is a short-sleeved top with a “cape” over it.  If you are on Pinterest, I am sure you have seen it.  I know it comes up in my feed all the time. I wanted to make this as part of […]

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Pattern hack – Cowl/hood top

By on October 24, 2016

I like to look at CAbi for inspiration on new pieces to make.  I like the details, in general, and they tend to have nice finishes.  I have a friend that invites me to her parties, and I usually end up buying a few pieces that fit into my wardrobe. This casual top caught my […]

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Cooler days are here…time for a new coat

By on October 13, 2016

Another challenging garment!  Wardrobe by Me needed testers for their new coat, and I volunteered for it, although I knew I would be pressed for time.  My chronic back pain also ratcheted it up a notch this past month…or so.  As it was, I was late on this.  I used fabric for the outer that […]

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Summer dresses – pattern hack

By on August 31, 2016

Over the summer I made a few dresses that were worn quite often.  I used the Sneha tunic/dress from Wardrobe by Me for the base of these dresses. These first ones were just the basic pattern, only I added bands to the arms.  The bands were 2-3″ shorter than the armscye hole.  This first one […]

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The start of fall sewing

By on August 30, 2016

The chill isn’t quite in the air here yet, but it is time to start thinking about fall.  I have plans for doing a Fall/Winter capsule like the one I put together for spring.  The main colors I will be using are going to be black, red and white.  This vest fit nicely into that […]

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Two for gifts and one for me

By on August 4, 2016

I am a huge fan of these scarves during the fall and winter…and spring.  They are great to throw on to dress up an outfit and keep you nice and cozy warm. These two I made for gifts for the Sewing Mamas retreat. I did actually try to match the plaids. *sigh* They were well […]

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