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The “Vitameatavegamin” Blouse | Debi Fry

posted October 27, 2011 / 14 Comments

The Facts Fabric: 1 metre baby blue houndstooth fabric that I won in a giveaway, .10 metres of lightweight wool fabric for collar (a [...]
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The “Dark and Stormy Night” outfit | Kat Hardisty

posted October 26, 2011 / 23 Comments

Because I'm not a total unreasonable taskmaster, the ladies who contribute to the Sew Weekly are allowed to sit out challenges from time to [...]
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Our “Halloween Surprise” Outfits | Veronica Darling

posted October 25, 2011 / 23 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Huge circle tablecloth, thrifted, $4Pattern: Simplicity 4327, etsy, ~$7 (and this 3/4 skirt tutorial)Year: 1953Notions: Bias binding, from the stash Time to [...]
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“A one-eye thick lips monster!!!!!” | Adey Lim

posted October 24, 2011 / 32 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Black ponte knit 2 yards from fabric.com (discount code) $9.50, old spread and remnants.Pattern: McCall's 6243Year: c. 2010Notions: Invisible zipper, remnant trims Time to [...]
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The “Mrs. Simpson” Dress

posted October 23, 2011 / 53 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Linen from Jo Ann's — $15Pattern: Simplicity 2650, $2Year: c. 1938Notions: Bias tapeTime to complete: 2 hoursFirst worn: October 2011Wear again? Yes. Total Cost: ~$17 Ok, so I'll [...]

Make This Look: What’s the Lineup? Dress in Cobalt.

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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]