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Contributor Creations On Holiday
The “Subversive Hawaiianism” pyjama twofer

posted June 17, 2012 / 22 Comments

OK ladies (and the occasional gentleman), this post is going to take a little prep on your part. Open another tab and put [...]
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The “In the Zone” Playsuit

posted June 17, 2012 / 19 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Plaid seersucker, thrifted $1 Pattern: Simplicity 4337, $10 Year: c. 1953 Notions: Elastic, 4 buttons Time to complete: 3 1/2 hours First worn: June 2012 [...]
Contributor Creations Television Challenge
The “50s Does 20s” Jacket

posted June 16, 2012 / 12 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Two yards x 60″ aqua double from an estate sale, $2.00 Pattern: McCall 1524 from SCRAP, $0.50 Year: 1950 pattern; vintage [...]
Contributor Creations Diamond Jubilee
The Tea Time Top

posted June 16, 2012 / 11 Comments

Facts: Fabric: white polyester from stash Pattern: Colette Sencha, Version 2 Year: 2011 Notions: seven buttons, thread Time to complete: 3 hours First worn: today [...]
Contributor Creations Viva Las Vegas
The “Poolside at the Flamingo” Maxi Dress

posted June 16, 2012 / 14 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Rayon challis, stretch lace Pattern: Self-drafted Year: 2012 Notions: Elastic Time to complete: 1 hour First worn: For photoshoot Wear again? The [...]
Contributor Creations Television Challenge
The “Ginger Caste-Away” Dress

posted June 16, 2012 / 23 Comments

Fabric: Jersey Pattern: Simplicity 2408 – used for the 3rd time! Year: 2012 Notions: Thread, 1/4″ Elastic and 1/2″ Single Fold Bias Tape Time to Complete: [...]
Contributor Creations Television Challenge
Bewitched!

posted June 15, 2012 / 20 Comments

My striped romper is inspired by Elizabeth Montgomery’s striped bathing suit in this black and white studio shot. After researching her, I discovered that [...]
Contributor Creations kazz Television Challenge
The Date With The Night Dress

posted June 15, 2012 / 20 Comments

The Facts Fabric | Sateen Pattern | Vogue 1679 Year |1967 Notions | zip and thrifted belt Time to complete | A Friday night [...]
Contributor Creations Television Challenge
The “New Girl” Double Scallop Skirt

posted June 15, 2012 / 20 Comments

Hey girl, whatcha doing? Hey girl, where you going? Everyone’s favorite Indie It-Girl, Zooey Deschanel, sings these lyrics at the beginning of the theme [...]
Contributor Creations Television Challenge
The “Modern Mary” Dress

posted June 15, 2012 / 34 Comments

The Facts Fabric: 2.5 yards navy/white cotton - $11, Hancock Pattern: McCalls 5923 modified for bodice front – $1,Simplicity 2550 modified for bodice back, McCalls 6503 for sleeves – [...]

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

posted June 20, 2012 / 220 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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
Daily Bits Ten Things
10 Things I’ve Learned: Cheryl

posted May 29, 2012 / 8 Comments

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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