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Original Inspiration Zest is More Dress from modcloth.com ($49.99) Resources Fabric: Kona Cotton Lemon from fabric.com ($5.48/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 4070 Plus… Across the Celebration Wedge from modcloth.com […]
Contributor Creations
mena
Viva Las Vegas
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Red bottom weight from JoAnn’s $12, vintage rayon from Alameda, $5 Pattern: Simplicity 1803, $.99 Year: Contemporary Notions: none Time to complete: 6 hours First […]
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upcoming theme
Next week, we’ll be sewing all things British to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee (60 years on the throne, for those not exposed to […]
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Two weeks ago I gave a very personal speech in Omaha as part of the Big Omaha conference. Amongst a lot of other things, […]
Make This Look
Original Inspiration Sunny Repose Dress from Anthropologie ($98) Resources Fabric: Island Breeze Gauze Black from fabric.com ($3.99/yd) Pattern: McCall’s 6558 Plus… Beachside Beauty Hat from […]
1930s
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Events
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 […]
Make This Look
Original Inspiration The Gingham’s All Here Dress from modcloth.com ($84.99) Resources Fabric: Moda Ooh La La Gingham Grey from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Pattern: McCall’s 6520 Plus… […]
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upcoming theme
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 […]
Make This Look
Original Inspiration Taken a Sunshine to You Dress from modcloth.com ($87.99) Resources Fabric: Belle Cotton Lawn Bright Yellow from fabric.com ($4.98/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 6555 Plus… […]
1940s Challenge
Contributor Creations
mena
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Denim, thrifted $.25 Pattern: Advance 2994, $2 Year: c. 1940s Notions: zipper, two buttons Time to complete: ~4 hours First worn: May 2012 Wear again? Yes, […]
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upcoming theme
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 […]
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upcoming theme
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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