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embellishthis
mena
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The FactsFabric: Thrifted white cotton, thrifted gauze print, $1Pattern: Colette Patterns CrepeYear: ContemporaryNotions: Embroidery floss, double-sided applique transfer, $4Time to complete: 12 hoursFirst worn: May 2011Wear again: Sadly, no. […]
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kidsbooks
mena
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Polyblend Tweed, $11; fabric remnant for vest & liningPatterns: Simplicity 4044, Simplicity 8013Year: c. 1940s, c. 1977Notions: Invisible zipper, 4 black vintage buttons […]
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hattrick
mena
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Nubby-textured plaid cotton, thrifted – $1; Patterns: Butterick 9651, $2 (I think)Year: c. 1960Notions: vintage zipperTime to complete: 3 1/2 hoursFirst worn: April 2011Wear again? Yes. Total […]
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mena
tvcharacters
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Stretch cotton, thrifted – $1; knit wool – $1, thrifted; denim – $.50 Patterns: Simplicity 2553, McCall’s 2591, Simplicity 3703 (free from […]
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kiddingaround
mena
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Crisp cotton plaid fabric found antiquing $7 for 3 yards; denim ~$1, thriftedPatterns: Simplicity 3536, ~$1Year: c. 1941Notions: buttons for shirt, two bakelite buttons […]
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kissthecook
mena
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Black linen, $1 thifted, 4 floral napkins, $1Patterns: Burda 02/2011 #101, $5.40; Apron, freeYear: Apron, 1940s; Dress, 2011Notions: noneTime to complete: 4 […]
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mena
UFOs
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Repurposed skirt from theater sale – $15, turquoise fabric, black fabric – $1, houndstooth fabric – $.50Patterns: Bodice, Simplicity 3398; Bolero, […]
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mena
uglypatterns
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Rayon blend from thrifting – $1Patterns: Simplicity 7830 – $.25 from thriftingYear: 1992Notions: noneTime to complete: 6 hoursFirst worn: March 2011Wear again? Actually, […]
Contributor Creations
mena
seeinggreen
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Patterned dotted swiss from Fabric.com ~$7.50, Green fabric free from swap Patterns: Simplicity 3864, free from pattern swap! Vogue 8979 for […]
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localcolor
mena
wardrobe
The Facts Fabric: Fruit print Cotton from 1972 – $0.25 for 10 yards, thriftedPatterns: Simplicity 3864, free from pattern swap!Year: c. 1962Notions: Invisible zipper, […]
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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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