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    The ‘Penciling it in’ skirt

    posted July 27, 2012 / 18 Comments

    Warning: This post is being written by a grumpy little Dreamstress.  I spent over an hour writing a carefully constructed post, saving it multiple [...]

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    The “Birds In My Closet” T-shirt

    posted July 26, 2012 / 12 Comments

    This week’s theme is right up my alley.  I’m definitely at a place in my sewing journey where I’m realizing that I really shouldn’t [...]

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    The “Road Zombie” Skinnies

    posted July 26, 2012 / 15 Comments

    There isn’t much missing from my wardrobe. There are plenty of things I’d like to have but not many that I need. For this [...]

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    The “Rhinestone Cowboy” Apron

    posted July 25, 2012 / 25 Comments

    The Facts  Fabric: refashioned rip-off cowgirl jeans I made for an act I used to do, plus left-over pony/cow print upholstery fabric and a pair [...]

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    The “Ginger” Shorts

    posted July 24, 2012 / 24 Comments

                          The Facts: Fabric:  1 yard cotton sateen, leftover from this dress Pattern:  Colette [...]

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    Beauty and the Beasts

    posted July 23, 2012 / 22 Comments

    The Facts: Fabric: Thrifted batik print fabric from stash (Leah’s choice) Pattern: McCalls 6533 Year: contemporary Notions: Elastic Time to complete: about 6 hours [...]

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    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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