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1958 Simplicity Counter Book

posted August 5, 2011 / 25 Comments

Yesterday, while visiting one of my thrifting haunts, I found this rare gem: a Simplicity counter catalog from March 1958!! These are incredibly rare […]
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Gatsby Decisions

posted August 4, 2011 / 46 Comments

Okay, dear readers, I need your help, opinions and expertise! Yesterday I found the most perfect silk chiffon for my Gatbsy Summer Afternoon dress […]
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From My Stash to Yours!

posted August 2, 2011 / 1 Comment

Liked the fabric used for The "Second-Rate" Sorbetto (wow, that's a harsh name)? Well, I have three yards of it I'm selling on Etsy […]
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Revised Sorbetto Sleeve

posted August 1, 2011 / 11 Comments

The amazing Claire took my sad sleeve pattern and turned it into an amazing PDF more suited for other folks to sew! Thanks so […]
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7DoS: You Choose the Inspiration

posted August 1, 2011 / 64 Comments

Let me know in the comments which top should be the inspiration for my next Sorbetto!
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7 Days of Sorbetto

posted July 28, 2011 / 19 Comments

Starting tomorrow, a new seven day challenge with my absolutely favorite top pattern of the moment — Colette Pattern's Sorbetto Tank Top.
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Say Yes to a Perm

posted July 27, 2011 / 6 Comments

Over at xojane.com, my latest story is up — Do This Don't: Get a Perm. It was this post by Fleur that actually gave […]
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Friday Fabric Finds: 7/15/11

posted July 18, 2011 / 1 Comment

Catching up from last week, here's my Friday Fabric Finds. The first four prints I bought at Urban Burp, partly with the Groupon discount […]
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Next Week’s Theme: 1 Obvious Hint

posted July 15, 2011 / 16 Comments
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TSW Contributor: KazztheSpazz

posted July 13, 2011 / 3 Comments

Because I'm not a total unreasonable taskmaster, the ladies who contribute to the Sew Weekly are allowed to sit out challenges from time to […]

Make This Look: Too Much Fun Dress in Cookout Crimson

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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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