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The “5 Seconds To Summery” Outfit Pt 1

posted June 28, 2012 / 1 Comment

The Facts Fabric: Top: yellow peasant top from Target sale but still $12.58 coming in a few weeks, see below Skirt: yellow & blue [...]
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The “Pretty Ways” Cropped Hoodie

posted June 28, 2012 / 1 Comment

I really really wanted to participate again in June, but my first skirt idea using some stashed wild floral fabric fell flat when I [...]
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The “Three, Three, Three Trends in One!” Ensemble

posted June 28, 2012 / 5 Comments

Can you spot all three trends?? Pattern mixing? Check! Cropped top?? Check!! Bold prints??? CHECK!!! Little ole me is all trendy!! The Sew Weekly [...]
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The “Bright Birthday” Ensemble

posted June 27, 2012 / 7 Comments

The Facts: Fabric: Hot pink polka dot chiffon $2, Turquoise cotton blend $3 Pattern: Simplicity 2215 for blouse, and Simplicity 3435 for Pants Year: [...]
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The “Alex does Alexander” Hoody and Trackie Daks

posted June 27, 2012 / 6 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Recycled Leather Samples, Sweat Shirt Fabric from an Op Shop $7 Pattern: Simplicity 7020 and 7064 Year: 1985 Notions: Thread Time [...]
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The “Ikat Truffle” Dress

posted June 27, 2012 / 9 Comments

The Facts Fabric: under 3 yards ikat print rayon challis from ?,1/2 yard white muslin for bodice lining Pattern: Colette Truffle from The Colette [...]
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The Sweeet and Tender Hooligan Bralette

posted June 27, 2012 / 15 Comments

Pattern: Self Drafted Fabric: strapless bra and mens shirt from thrift store $3 Notions: just thread First Worn: Saturday Wear Again: probably Total Price: [...]
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The “Ultra-Violet” Maxi Dress

posted June 27, 2012 / 13 Comments

The Facts Fabric: purple textured cotton blend? (stash) Pattern: Simplicity 6559 (10 cents at a garage sale) Year: 1974 Notions: thread, invisible zipper, seam [...]
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The “Snow White” Cardigan

posted June 26, 2012 / 6 Comments

The Facts Fabric: about 1 metre of wool/nylon blend knit, $1.50 from the Arthur Toye remnant bin years ago Pattern: self-drafted Year: current Notions: [...]
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My “Bring on Summer” dress

posted June 26, 2012 / 9 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Turquoise, green and periwinkle print from stash, cotton/poly lining Pattern: McCalls 9338 Year: 1998 Notions: 1 zipper from stash Time [...]

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Win Indygo Junction’s Coronation Clutch Pattern!

posted June 20, 2012 / 222 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 [...]

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