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Gift of the Wind dress

posted April 13, 2012 / 26 Comments

Fabric: cotton/linen-like fabric from my mom’s stash, from a windfall of yardage and notions to recently come my way Pattern: Simplicity 2444, free from [...]
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The “Plaid Starlet” Suit Jacket

posted April 5, 2012 / 27 Comments

The Facts Fabric: 100% Wool, acetate lining, gabardine leftovers for piping Pattern: Gertie’s Starlet Suit Jacket Year: 2012, vintage-inspired Notions: 4 vintage buttons, hair [...]

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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 [...]
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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 [...]

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