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The “Hello Sunshine” Dress

posted February 3, 2012 / 4 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Lilac Liberty Capel Cotton Lawn and white silk/cotton for lining (both from my stash) Pattern: Cynthia Rowley Simplicity 2250 Year: 2011 [...]
Contributor Creations Down Under
The “Did Someone Order a Parachute?” Dress

posted February 2, 2012 / 12 Comments

The Facts Fabric: 2 cotton sheets from Goodwill $3.98. Purple cotton sheeting remnants from making daughter’s curtains. Pattern: Butterick 5637 Year: Contemporary Notions: 22″ [...]

Make This Look: Too Much Fun Dress in Cookout Crimson

Daily Bits upcoming theme
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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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