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Mena Trott started The Sew Weekly to document her attempt to sew all of her own clothes in 2010. Since then, she's made over 125 outfits and has way more clothes than she needs.

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The “I Need a Break” Dress

posted January 27, 2010 / 11 Comments
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The “You Say Potato” Dress

posted January 27, 2010 / 7 Comments
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Fashion on the Ration

posted January 26, 2010 / No Comments

Over at Cargo Cult Craft, Susannah is attempting to "spend one year shopping and sewing within the British wartime clothing ration imposed in 1941." [...]
Fabric tutorial
Dating Fabric & History

posted January 25, 2010 / 1 Comment

Much of my love of sewing vintage is derived from imagining the history behind the fabrics, patterns and notions I use for my garments. [...]
Events
Holiday Party Dress & Fascinator

posted January 25, 2010 / 15 Comments

An update to last week’s weekly creation: From Friday night, here I am in the holiday party dress. Overall, I think the dress was [...]
Fabric
This Week’s Vintage Finds

posted January 22, 2010 / 3 Comments

Well, actually, last weekend’s finds. My friend and I headed to the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, “an ecological treasure trove of art [...]
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Stuff to love, elsewhere: 1/20/10

posted January 20, 2010 / 3 Comments

Repurpose vintage clip-on earrings into a necklace. Via Craft. These shortbread button cookies would be great to serve at a sew-a-thon. Casey crotchets some [...]
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Holiday Party Dress

posted January 20, 2010 / 12 Comments
Quick Links
Stuff to love, elsewhere: 1/15/10

posted January 15, 2010 / No Comments

Andi shows off a 1940s playsuit. I just so happened to buy a pattern like this the other day. Craft Hope for Haiti. Donate [...]
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The Nom Nom Nom Dress & Putting Green Jacket

posted January 13, 2010 / 7 Comments

Make This Look: Unlock Your Potential Dress

Daily Bits upcoming theme
Yellow Inspiration

posted July 31, 2012 / 2 Comments

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. [...]
Daily Bits Giveaways
Win Indygo Junction’s Coronation Clutch Pattern!

posted June 20, 2012 / 226 Comments

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 [...]
Daily Bits upcoming theme
Upcoming Theme: On Trend

posted June 19, 2012 / 1 Comment

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 [...]
Daily Bits Ten Things
10 Things I’ve Learned

posted June 18, 2012 / 38 Comments

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 [...]
Daily Bits
More Diamond Jubilee Inspiration

posted June 1, 2012 / 3 Comments

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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Mena Trott

The “I Need a Break” Dress

The “You Say Potato” Dress

Fashion on the Ration

Dating Fabric & History

Holiday Party Dress & Fascinator

This Week’s Vintage Finds

Stuff to love, elsewhere: 1/20/10

Holiday Party Dress

Stuff to love, elsewhere: 1/15/10

The Nom Nom Nom Dress & Putting Green Jacket

Make This Look

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Yellow Inspiration

Win Indygo Junction’s Coronation Clutch Pattern!

Upcoming Theme: On Trend

10 Things I’ve Learned

More Diamond Jubilee Inspiration

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