The ‘Summer Paisley’ Dress
I think I’ve made a new record in my sewing times, in being able to whip this dress up in just under 3 hours. [...]
Christine started sewing in late 2010, inspired by the many crafty bloggers and their gorgeous, self-made outfits. When she's not sewing, she's doing Irish and Scottish dancing, needlework or other various crafts, and hanging out with her hubby and fur babies (1 dog and 3 cats).
I think I’ve made a new record in my sewing times, in being able to whip this dress up in just under 3 hours. [...]
This challenge coincided perfectly with part of my summer vacation plans. I’m currently in Las Vegas enjoying the sweltering hot, 106 degree F weather. [...]
Oh if only this week’s challenge would be taking place in a few weeks when I would be in the city of the inspiration! [...]
This should be called the ‘dress that almost didn’t happen,’ but the sewing bug bit me once I saw Mena’s inspiration posts for this [...]
I was so excited to see an upcoming pink challenge in the queue, as I knew exactly which fabric I was going to use. [...]
Finding a childhood photo to represent the fashion decisions of my parents was a bit of a challenge. The hubby and I have moved [...]
Aloha! This week’s creation was lucky enough to be first worn on the island of Oahu while I’m on vacation visiting friends in Hawaii. [...]
A few years ago I worked in product development and thus lived and breathed Pantone. I was constantly referring to Pantone guides for the [...]
The Facts Fabric: 3.5 yards Swirl Cotton Fabric $17 from Fabric.com Pattern: Colette Peony, 2nd time making $0 Year: 2011 Notions: 1 22” zipper [...]
The Facts Fabric: 1/2 yard black cotton and 2 yards cotton print ~$18 Pattern: McCall’s 6331 $1 Year: 2011 Notions: Zipper $2 Time to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tempest over at Fanbloomingtastic wrote a neat little piece on the ’10 Things Learned’ whilst participating in the Sew Weekly Challenges. Seeing as that reflection is key to [...]
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