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Circle Skirt Challenge Contributor Creations
The “An Apple a Day” Skirt

posted April 23, 2012 / 14 Comments

I knew that I wanted to make a skirt using my Ceil Chapman pattern as soon as I finished the gown. Originally, I pictured [...]
Contributor Creations Green Challenge 2012 The Sew Weekly Challenges
‘The Mad, Bad, & Dangerously Green’ Shorts

posted March 16, 2012 / 24 Comments

The Facts: Fabric: Echino by Kokka ‘Bon Bon’ cotton linen blend. Pattern: 1970s McCall’s 4687 pants with LOTS of alterations. Basically I altered everything. Year: 2012 does [...]

Make This Look: Unlock Your Potential Dress

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Yellow Inspiration

posted July 31, 2012 / 2 Comments

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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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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