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The “Chop it, Paint it, Wear it” Top

posted July 12, 2012 / 6 Comments

Okay friends, this is my last cheater/make do/no sewing machine project. I’m picking out a new one today!! I have been one ornery, unhappy [...]
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The “Dynamic Doilies” Skirt

posted July 12, 2012 / 23 Comments

The Facts Fabric: made-by-me teal dress that just…didn’t…work; thrifted doilies Pattern: none Year: 1930-1980 meets 2012 Notions: thread, shortened invisible zipper from dress Time [...]
Contributor Creations Embellishment Challenge
The “Smocked”Dress

posted July 11, 2012 / 5 Comments

I’ve been sewing on and off though more off then on since I was a little girl but it wasn’t until Emily came along [...]
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The Rocky Ground Dress

posted July 11, 2012 / 28 Comments

Oh I do love an embellished garment my Pinterest is full of them they’re what I ooh and ahhh over, I stare at them [...]
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The Long White Lace Dress

posted July 11, 2012 / 4 Comments

Fabric: Embroidered cotton voile, white cotton batiste Pattern: McCalls 6552 Year: 2012 Notions: Pink and white floral lace trim Time to complete: 2 days [...]
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The “Muneca” Wrap Skirt

posted July 10, 2012 / 18 Comments

Fabric: Pique and Cotton Silk Blend (Gifted) plus Cotton Lining Pattern: McCall’s M5430 Notions: Thread, Assortment of Metallic Thread and Interfacing Time to Complete: [...]
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Gilding the Lily

posted July 10, 2012 / 15 Comments

The Facts Fabrics: 2 metres of Anna Marie Horner ‘Hugs and Kisses’ by Westminster Fibres. Year: 2011. Pattern: My well loved Simplicity Notions: Interfacing thread [...]
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My “Taking Chances” Little Black Dress

posted July 10, 2012 / 10 Comments

I originally made this dress for my 10 year reunion a couple weeks ago. I needed a little black dress, and this was the [...]
Contributor Creations Embellishment Challenge
My “Formerly Sorry Sari” dress

posted July 9, 2012 / 14 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Purple poly crepe Sari, purple cotton for interlining, black cotton lining all from stash Pattern: Vogue 8112 (again!) Year: 1940 Notions: [...]
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The Fireworks & Flowers blouse

posted July 9, 2012 / 15 Comments

This week’s Embellish challenge was, well, tricky. I started out with a fabulous, elaborate plan that involved lots of handwork – my favourite. Then [...]

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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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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 [...]