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Contributor Creations On Trend Challenge
The Sweeet and Tender Hooligan Bralette

posted June 27, 2012 / 15 Comments

Pattern: Self Drafted Fabric: strapless bra and mens shirt from thrift store $3 Notions: just thread First Worn: Saturday Wear Again: probably Total Price: [...]
Contributor Creations On Holiday
The Whispers in the Dark Dress

posted June 22, 2012 / 22 Comments

Pattern: Du Barry Perfect Pattern 5245 view 1 and Simplicity 4319 for the collar Year: 1941 and 1953 Fabric: 3yds printed poly chiffon $13 [...]
Contributor Creations Television Challenge
Not a Gordon Gartrell

posted June 13, 2012 / 24 Comments

Pattern: Vogue 1234 Year: Today’s Fit by Sandra Betzina Fabric: cotton stretch jersey $13 Notions: None-just some white thread I already had Time to [...]
Contributor Creations Diamond Jubilee
The “Had to Have It” Shirt (that became a) Dress

posted June 6, 2012 / 31 Comments

Patterns: McCall’s M6124, McCall’s M6512, Simplicity 2447 Year: Contemporary Fabric: 2yds Chambray $16 Notions: thread $2.50, 15 buttons $10.50 Total Price: $29 (that’s a [...]
Contributor Creations Viva Las Vegas
Here Comes Your Man

posted June 1, 2012 / 24 Comments

Pattern: Burda Young Fashion 7606 Fabric: 2yds stretch denim $12 Notions: 1 zipper $2.50, denim thread $3.50, jeans button from stash Time to complete: [...]
1940s Challenge Contributor Creations
Because of You

posted May 22, 2012 / 16 Comments

The Facts: Pattern: Blouse-Du Barry Perfect Pattern 5245 view 1 Shorts-McCall’s 5633 Year: 1941 and 2011 Fabric: 1 1/2 yds green and yellow flowy [...]
Contributor Creations Mix It Up Challenge
The “African Print” Dress

posted May 17, 2012 / 13 Comments

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 [...]
Contributor Creations Mix It Up Challenge
Beautiful Freak

posted May 15, 2012 / 24 Comments

Patterns: skirt- Retro Butterick 5032 top-Simplicity 4319 Year: 1952 and 1953 Fabric: skirt- 1 yd printed cotton $8.99 1yd poly lining $1.99, blouse- 1 [...]
Contributor Creations kazz Mother's Day Challenge
Fragile Bird

posted May 11, 2012 / 20 Comments

The Facts Fabric | Cotton Voile and Denim Pattern | My go to shirt pattern and self drafted jeans Year | Contemporary Notions | [...]
Contributor Creations Mother's Day Challenge
The “Professor Booty” Jumpsuit

posted May 8, 2012 / 16 Comments

Pattern: McCall’s 6362 view A Year: Current Fabric: cotton blend dress from the thrift store $4.99 Notions: zipper from stash Total Price: $5.50 Wear [...]

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Daily Bits Giveaways
Win Indygo Junction’s Coronation Clutch Pattern!

posted June 20, 2012 / 222 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 [...]
Daily Bits Ten Things
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 [...]
Daily Bits
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 [...]
Daily Bits Ten Things
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 [...]