The “Monty” Dress
Where to begin? You see this story has several middles, no real beginning, and is at the moment without an ending. I guess I [...]
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Contributor Creations Mix It Up ChallengeThe “Owls About It” Dress
The Facts Fabric: about 3 metres of vintage black floral pinwale corduroy from an op shop in Milton for $5, and about half a [...]
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Contributor Creations Mix It Up ChallengeThe “African Print” Dress
Fabric:Lovely cotton print given to me by Alana during WALTHAMSTOW meet-up/swap. Pattern: Cynthia Rowley pattern 2497 Year:Modern Notions: Invisible zipper Time to complete: 6 hours [...]
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Contributor Creations
Mix It Up Challenge
The “Cape Town Switcheroo” II, the sequel
The Facts: Fabric: 2m + 1m narrow print shwe shwe from Botswana (144 Pula = $18.75) Pattern: Vogue 8238 , used previously so=$0 Year: [...]
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Contributor Creations
Mix It Up Challenge
Toeses & Roses tap pants
I really liked the way this week’s challenge was worded. ”Use at least two different prints in an outfit“. (emphasis mine). “Ha!” I [...]
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Contributor Creations Local Color Challenge‘Waialua to Wellington’ tap pants
When the ‘City Inspiration’ came up as an upcoming theme, I knew exactly what I wanted to make. It was brilliant, it was perfect. [...]
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Circle Skirt Challenge Contributor CreationsThe ‘Not Actually a Circle Skirt’
I know that some people say circle skirts are flattering on everyone, but it’s not true. I look decent in a circle skirt, but [...]
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Contributor Creations Mix It Up ChallengeThe “Dots and Houndstooth” Outfit
The Facts Fabric: White dot cotton $3, black/green houndstooth suiting $5 – both from Fashion Fabrics Club, white cotton for lining $1, and black [...]
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Contributor Creations Mother's Day ChallengeThe “Ma in her Kerchief” Outfit
The Facts Fabric: White cotton broadcloth $4, grey stretch sateen (mend item, not including in price) Pattern: modified Simplicity 2211 and 2245 Notions: 5 [...]
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Contributor Creations momsdayThe “Long Road Trip” blouse
The Facts Fabric: white cotton sheet ~$10 Pattern: Butterick 5310 (1970s) free, from NYC meetup Year: 1970s Notions: Vintage embroidered trim (25 cents) / [...]
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