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The “Agnes” Dress

posted May 22, 2012 / 9 Comments

The Facts Fabric: striped navy cotton of some sort (free) Pattern: McCall’s 4769 (stash) Year: 2005 Notions: thread (stash), 8 buttons (stash) Time to complete: Oh, let’s [...]
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Me, Grandma & Gingham

posted May 14, 2012 / 4 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Blue & white gingham Pattern: New Look ???? I can’t seem to find it anymore… Year: contemporary Notions: elastic Time to [...]
Contributor Creations Mother's Day Challenge
The “Tribute to Mommies” Dress

posted May 11, 2012 / 22 Comments

• The Facts : Mommy’s Tribute Dress ⁃ Fabric: Cotton Woven ⁃ Pattern: Simplicity 4110 A ⁃ Year: 1952 ⁃ Notions: Invisible zipper ⁃ Time [...]
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The “Aunty Peg circa 1973″ dress

posted May 11, 2012 / 11 Comments

Fabric: Spun rayon from www.croftmill.co.uk, £3.50 a metre Pattern: Colette Truffle, minus the flounce Year: Contemporary Notions: 22” invisible zip Time to complete: about [...]
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The “Don’t Fence Me In” Jacket

posted May 11, 2012 / 17 Comments

Fabric: Printed Cotton Pattern: Simplicity 2478 View F Year: 2010 Notions: Thread from Stash Time to Complete: 4 Hours First worn: For Photos [...]
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The “15/Love Mom” Dress

posted May 11, 2012 / 20 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Rayon challis Pattern: Self-drafted Year: 2012 Notions: Bias tape Time to complete: 2 hours  First worn: To my monthly book club meeting [...]
Contributor Creations kazz Mother's Day Challenge
Fragile Bird

posted May 11, 2012 / 20 Comments

The Facts Fabric | Cotton Voile and Denim Pattern | My go to shirt pattern and self drafted jeans Year | Contemporary Notions | [...]
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My Grandma Bertha dress

posted May 11, 2012 / 29 Comments

The Facts Fabric: 4 yards linen, 2 1/2 yards from stash, had to purchase 1 1/2 more yards to make sure I had enough [...]
Contributor Creations Mother's Day Challenge
The “Favorite Polka Dot” Dress

posted May 11, 2012 / 25 Comments

Fabric: Polka Dot Cotton Pattern: Refashioned Year: 1980′s Notions: none Time to Complete: 3 hrs First Worn: May 2012 Wear Again: Yep, part of Me-Made-May :) [...]
Contributor Creations Mother's Day Challenge
The “Second Date Picnic” Dress

posted May 10, 2012 / 7 Comments

When my grandmother passed away, my family displayed this picture of her and my grandfather at the funeral. It was taken on their second [...]

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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 [...]