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    The “¡Viva México!” Ensemble

    posted February 1, 2012 / 20 Comments

    Fabric: Jacket – not sure, feels like a parachute (from stash), Tank – Crepe, Pants – Stretch Cotton Pattern: Simplicity 4192 Year: 2010 Notions: [...]

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    Contributor Creations Down Under

    G’day From Lake Mendocino

    posted February 1, 2012 / 21 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Cotton/poly blend (upcycled) Pattern: NewLook 6057 Year: 2011 Notions: thread white bias tape, invisible zipper Time to complete: off and on [...]

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    The “No, I’m not the Plumber” Jumpsuit

    posted February 1, 2012 / 37 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: 3 yds. gabardine Pattern: Simplicity 2187 Year: current Notions: bias tape, thread (in about 4 different colors before I gave up [...]

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    The Summery Polka-Dot Sundress

    posted January 31, 2012 / 13 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Navy and white polka-dot rayon, $5/yd 60″ wide Pattern: Simplicity 1578 Year: 1945 Notions: Navy invisible zipper, $1 Time to complete: [...]

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    Contributor Creations Down Under

    The “Why did I suggest this theme?!” sundress

    posted January 31, 2012 / 30 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: thrifted cotton border print = $2 Pattern: Butterick 5355 Year: c1980 Notions: black invisible zipper Time to complete: 3 hours First [...]

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    The “Summer at 2 degrees” dress

    posted January 31, 2012 / 8 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: “Carnaby Street” fabic by Robert Kaufman, from stash; silk twill (for lining), £6/metre Pattern: Truffle Dress by Colette Patterns Year: Contemporary [...]

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    The “I’m so not 5 foot 4″ dress

    posted January 31, 2012 / 6 Comments

    I’ve had this fabric and pattern sitting around waiting to become a dress since this summer.  Something about our hot humid lovely NC summers [...]

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    Contributor Creations Down Under

    Down Under – The Blue Bombshell Bikini

    posted January 31, 2012 / 17 Comments

    Don’t mind the frosty photos. When I took them, it was a balmy 0 degrees. As I write this, it’s -50. So, in retrospect, [...]

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    Contributor Creations Down Under

    The “Beach is Closed for Winter” Bathing Suit

    posted January 31, 2012 / 20 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: 4-way stretch jersey Pattern: BurdaStyle’s “Alison“ Year: 2009 Notions: Bra cups Time to Complete: 18 hours First Worn: Indoors. It is winter after all. Wear [...]

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    The “Baby it’s Cold Outside!” Bathing Suit

    posted January 31, 2012 / 35 Comments

    I hate to start this post by complaining about the weather again. It’s cold outside and and the cold always makes me feel “fashion [...]

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