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Contributor Creations On Holiday
The “Subversive Hawaiianism” pyjama twofer

posted June 17, 2012 / 22 Comments

OK ladies (and the occasional gentleman), this post is going to take a little prep on your part. Open another tab and put [...]
Contributor Creations mena On Holiday wardrobe
The “In the Zone” Playsuit

posted June 17, 2012 / 19 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Plaid seersucker, thrifted $1 Pattern: Simplicity 4337, $10 Year: c. 1953 Notions: Elastic, 4 buttons Time to complete: 3 1/2 hours First worn: June 2012 [...]
Contributor Creations Diamond Jubilee
The Tea Time Top

posted June 16, 2012 / 11 Comments

Facts: Fabric: white polyester from stash Pattern: Colette Sencha, Version 2 Year: 2011 Notions: seven buttons, thread Time to complete: 3 hours First worn: today [...]
Contributor Creations Viva Las Vegas
The “Poolside at the Flamingo” Maxi Dress

posted June 16, 2012 / 14 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Rayon challis, stretch lace Pattern: Self-drafted Year: 2012 Notions: Elastic Time to complete: 1 hour First worn: For photoshoot Wear again? The [...]
Contributor Creations Diamond Jubilee
The “Queen Mary Secret Garden” Dress

posted June 8, 2012 / 18 Comments

Fabric: Cyan Linen Pattern: Vogue V8679 Year: 2010 Notions: Thread & Shoulder Snaps Time to Complete: 4 Hours First worn: Bronx Botanical Garden Wear [...]
Contributor Creations Diamond Jubilee
The “Princess Beatrice” Dress

posted June 8, 2012 / 13 Comments

The Facts Fabric: 2 1/2 yards green pima poplin from B&J, $27 Pattern: Simplicity 2406 (Cynthia Rowley), view B Year: 2010 Notions: one tiny [...]
Contributor Creations Diamond Jubilee
The ‘Henrietta Maria meets Marni’ dress

posted June 8, 2012 / 28 Comments

I suspect I may have taken a slightly different angle with this challenge than the one Mena had in mind. I read “any member [...]
Contributor Creations Diamond Jubilee
The ‘Flowers are Forever’ Dress

posted June 8, 2012 / 19 Comments

The Facts: Fabric: Drapey polyester stuff I bought new but on sale sometime last year Pattern: Butterick B5209 Year: 1947 (reproduction) Notions: Invisible zipper [...]
Contributor Creations Diamond Jubilee kazz
God Save The Queen

posted June 8, 2012 / 36 Comments

The Facts Fabric | Poly poplin Pattern | McCall’s 4928 Year |Contemporary Notions |Buttons and zip Time to complete | the jacket was spread [...]
Contributor Creations Diamond Jubilee
The ‘Duchess Green’ dress

posted June 7, 2012 / 18 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Thrifted cotton knit dress, about £5, plus polyester chiffon, originally from Goldhawk Rd market for about £2/m Pattern: None Year: Contemporary Notions: [...]

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Daily Bits Giveaways
Win Indygo Junction’s Coronation Clutch Pattern!

posted June 20, 2012 / 220 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 [...]
Daily Bits upcoming theme
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 [...]
Daily Bits Ten Things
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 [...]
Daily Bits
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 [...]
Daily Bits Ten Things
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 [...]