Original Inspiration Lemongrass is Always Greener Jacket from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Organic Cotton Twill Sun from fabric.com ($12.98/yd) Fabric: Organic Cotton Twill Avocado from fabric.com ($12.98/yd) Pattern: Vogue 8640
Given my daughter's exposure to my dresses (both vintage and home-sewn) it's only natural that Penelope has become incredibly vocal about what she wears. [...]
The Facts Fabric: Orange striped jersey, thrifted — $1Pattern: Vogue 8728, $3.99Year: c. 1946 (reissue)Notions: noneTime to complete: 3 hoursFirst worn: October 2011Wear again? Yes! Yes! Total Cost: ~$4.99 Considering [...]
In a couple of weeks, I'm heading to Camp Mighty, a weekend retreat for folks (mostly women folks) who want to be a bit [...]
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Original Inspiration Sundress of My Life from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Kona Cotton Solid Corn Yellow from fabric.com ($5.48/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 6699
The Facts Fabric: 1 metre baby blue houndstooth fabric that I won in a giveaway, .10 metres of lightweight wool fabric for collar (a [...]
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Original Inspiration Baba-blue Dress from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Kona Cotton Navy from fabric.com ($5.48/yd) Fabric: Kona Cotton White from fabric.com ($5.48/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 2246: Tips Be sure to make [...]
Because I'm not a total unreasonable taskmaster, the ladies who contribute to the Sew Weekly are allowed to sit out challenges from time to [...]
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Original Inspiration When the Night Comes Dress from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Scalloped Lace Fabric Black from fabric.com ($7.98/yd) Fabric: Kona Cotton Black from fabric.com ($5.98/yd) Pattern: McCall's [...]
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The Facts Fabric: Huge circle tablecloth, thrifted, $4Pattern: Simplicity 4327, etsy, ~$7 (and this 3/4 skirt tutorial)Year: 1953Notions: Bias binding, from the stash Time to [...]
Two weeks ago I gave a very personal speech in Omaha as part of the Big Omaha conference. Amongst a lot of other things, [...]
I grew up loving to sew, so for my birthday my husband bought me a serger so I could make a more finished garment. [...]
This Sunday, if weather (and the temperament of a 4 year-old) permits, we’ll be heading to Pier 39 for the 75th anniversary of the [...]
Stumped by next week’s Las Vegas challenge? Here’s a few ideas to get you started: The perfect wedding dress for a quickie Vegas [...]
If you’re still on the fence about participating in this week’s challenge (don’t have any vintage patterns, don’t know where to start), here are [...]
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