Contributor Creations
Oscar Challenge
The Facts Fabric: Spandex. Lots of spandex. Pattern: Kwik Sew 3455 Year: current Notions: Zipper, thread, elastic, sequined trim, fabric paint, puffy paint … [...]
Contributor Creations
Oscar Challenge
The Facts Fabric: Rayon challis (kimono) and silk shirting (belt) from stash [...]
Contributor Creations
Oscar Challenge
The Facts Fabric: Striped linen, interfacing, interlining and lining from stash, dark blue linen from Joann’s ($8.19) Pattern: Vogue 8633 Year: l955 Notions: Zipper & [...]
Contributor Creations
Oscar Challenge
The Facts: Fabric: cream-colored cotton embroidered eyelet from B&J fabrics; green silk from paron annex; red(dish) silk charmeuse from mood fabrics Pattern: vogue 8409 [...]
Contributor Creations
Oscar Challenge
The Facts ⁃ Fabric: Seal brown stretch something. (feels lovely) ⁃ Pattern: Simplicity 7142 (skirt) & 9279 (vest) ⁃ Year: 1975 (skirt) & [...]
Make This Look
Original Inspiration Steal the Game Show Dress from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Montreux Chevron Pink from fabric.com ($5.98/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 1880 Plus… Aromatic Adornment Belt from modcloth.com ($14.99) Maritime [...]
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Vintage Finds
As promised, here’s a look of my newly-decorated living room. For the past four years, it has been a mess of Penelope’s toys and [...]
I know what you’re thinking, “Where’s the million dollar outfit?”. This outfit, minus the blazer, shoes, and motorcycle jacket only cost me $20. I know it’s not much of an outfit. In fact, in my line of work you don’t go out in what looks like your sweatpants unless you’re headed to the gym.
Contributor Creations
Oscar Challenge
The Facts Fabric: lightweight navy knit, navy lining, navy/teal print sheer Pattern: W. T. Grant Co. 828 Year: Late 1920s/Early 1930s Notions: navy thread, [...]
I have to admit that the Academy Awards challenge is my favorite so far this year. I happen to be a big fan of [...]
Next week’s theme has us sewing with the brightest of colors. Here’s a little inspiration to get you pumped for a little yellow action. [...]
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Giveaways
It’s been ages since I’ve hosted a giveaway on The Sew Weekly! Well, readers, I have a treat for you: as part of the [...]
Next week’s theme calls for us to integrate real Fashion (with a capital “F”) by being inspired by runway trends. While the following guide [...]
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Ten Things
I started writing in second person narrative because it felt most comfortable to me. I hope it doesn’t come across as domineering, but rather [...]
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Here’s a great piece from Vogue about Queen Elizabeth II’s lifetime of wardrobe choices. If you’re still trying to figure out what to make [...]
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