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Blue agate

By on October 2, 2017

One of the reasons I love Zenith & Quasar fabrics is that she creates fabric with some great images of the world (and galaxy!) around us.  This print is created using inspiration from a blue agate. The current round open for pre-order is called the Nature round, and is full of rocks, woods and things […]

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Denim dress

By on September 24, 2017

I have been meaning to make a cute little denim dress for my girl for some time now.  This fabric was purchased a good year ago, and is a lightweight denim woven fabric.  As with most things these days, I needed an impetus to spur me into action in getting it done.  This year’s family […]

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Romeo Raglan dress

By on September 22, 2017

Another pattern test from Rogue Pattern company.  This one is a loose fitting, wide neckline raglan dress with a handkerchief hem.  It is very comfortable! Romeo Raglan Dress I had some focusing issues…excuse the slightly blurry pictures! I made mine with a stretch French terry fabric that has a nice drape. I felt like I […]

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Joggers are not actually for jogging

By on September 21, 2017

As the Girl’s gym teacher learned when he was trying to talk her into joining the track team.  He was pushing hard, too. “Uh, yeah, no…running isn’t really my thing.” You can, though, still look cute in them. These are the Rumba Joggers from Rogue Patterns, set to release tomorrow.  They come in a huge […]

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Brasov top from Itch to Stitch

By on September 17, 2017

It was hard to cut into my Carina Nebula brushed poly from Zenith & Quasar fabrics, but I knew that the pattern would fit well. Brasov from Itch to Stitch This is the new Brasov top from Itch to Stitch, and I tested it.  This was my first test top, and I didn’t really need […]

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A wardrobe staple – 4 gore black skirt

By on September 12, 2017

This is one of those pieces that will get worn all the time.  It is fitted at the hips and skims down to flare out above the knee. This is a nice length for this area, since I can wear it in the winter with tights underneath and boots.  It will still show my boots, […]

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Pattern hack – zipped cowl top

By on September 5, 2017

Is that a good name for it?  Not sure what to call this style. Okay, what we have here is a tutorial for a pattern hack to get this style of top: Instructions to hack a pattern In order to do this hack, you need a basic long sleeve t-shirt top pattern that fits.  I […]

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Long overdue cardigan draft

By on September 2, 2017

I have been wanting to make this cardigan for quite awhile. It wasn’t the color I would choose, but I loved the flounces.  This would have to be flounces and not ruffles, as the gathering would make it horrendous to sew the seams. My plan of attack was to use the WBM basic t-shirt and […]

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Hearts and sparkles

By on September 1, 2017

This is a transition piece for summer into fall.  The fabrics on these came from a round opening at Moonbeam Fabrics. Rockabily Sparkles I wasn’t sure what to do with this fun sparkle print, so I just kept it simple.  I knew she would wear this outfit a bunch, since it is just a fun, […]

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A choral dress in Golden Oak

By on August 27, 2017

The lovely things about sewing up samples, is that you get to see all the pretties ahead of time.  The other lovely thing is you get seasonal fabrics WAY  ahead of time and have to sew them up!  So you are done EARLY! Golden Oak by Fabric Anthropology This is part of the holiday fabric […]

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