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Vogue 7271 - Maximized
After I made Vogue 7271, I knew I would make it again because I always saw it as a maxi dress. I even pulled a couple of fabric contenders...but there were other patterns and more garments to make, so...
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Pattern Collecting - Past Present & Future
About 8-9 years ago I was neck deep into collecting vintage patterns. My era of choice was 60s Jackie Kennedy style suits and 60s mod fashions. I was also highly enamoured of Sybil Connolly patterns. I...
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My Wardrobe and Sewing 2016
Back in 2008, during the third year of writing my blog, I wrote a post called "My Wardrobe and Sewing." In it I talked about the fact that 90% of my wardrobe was made by me. I discussed what I sewed...
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Well I'm Not Sewing...
...and it's hard to blog if you have nothing newly sewn to share! And I hate to leave this space blank for too long ~ so what to do ~ why share what I'm thinking about, plotting, deciding of course.See...
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End of Summer Recap
I usually don't "Cry Uncle" on summer sewing so early but I really want to spend September or at least the first three weeks of it sewing for the girls. Even though September tends to be warmish, I'm...
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September is National Sewing Month
I have a couple of holidays that are really special to me. Easter because it symbolizes the rebirth - not just a Christian rebirth but also how the earth is budding & blooming in Spring. Then...
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First Giveaway for National Sewing Month
Before I announce the first giveaway and discount for this month - I need to take a moment and thank all of the pattern vendors who have provided patterns for the giveaways this month. Everyone I...
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The Next Discount for National Sewing Month
The second discount for National Sewing Month is from Dutch Label Shop. I know that you've seen some of the labels ordered by other sewists displayed on their blogs or other social media...
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Up Next ~ Pattern Giveaway by Cashmerette Patterns
Y'all know that I love the Cashmerette Pattern line so when I reached out to pattern makers for giveaways for this month, Jenny was the first person I contacted. She offered a pdf version of her...
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Blue Dot Patterns the next Pattern Giveaway
I first heard of Blue Dot Patterns on Instagram. Then I saw an amazing version of the Margo Blouse by That Black Chic that Michelle made for her daughter and I was in love...still trying to figure out...
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Are you ready for the next pattern giveaway from Closet Case Files?
For this pattern giveaway you have to decide do you want comfy-ness at home or out in the streets? Because...Heather is offering the chance to win either a pdf copy of "The Carolyn Pajamas" or "The...
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SBCC Patterns provides our last Pattern Giveaway
SBCC Patterns has generously provided a pdf pattern for the final pattern giveaway this month! If you haven't sewn with an SBCC (Skinny Bitch Curvy Chick) pattern before, let me introduce you to a few...
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Last Day for Pattern Giveaways!
This is a reminder that ALL of the pattern giveaways end tonight at 11:59pm EST. If you're just tuning in and don't realize what the giveaways are, here they are one more time:1. Two copies of...
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Meet Michelle ~ Owner of Style Maker Fabrics
I know that I talk a lot about buying fabric from one or two specific online fabric spots but I love finding new sources to purchase fabric online. I'd heard about Style Maker Fabrics, prior to...
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*drum roll please**stepping up to the mike**taking out the Accountant Tallied Envelope listing the winners*I'd like to make a few announcements prior to announcing the winners. First, the winners were...
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Check out Lori's Garments made from StyleMaker Fabrics
I thought it would be appropriate to have a few sewists who have sewn with the fabrics from StyleMaker Fabrics, share some of their garments and interactions with us. When I think of sewists using...
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Gaylen Boards the Style Maker Fabrics Train
I met Gaylen years ago on a sewing board that has evolved into Artisans Square. We talked on and off online for years before she visited NYC. We've become great friends bonding over our love of fabric...
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Don't Forget the Discounts for National Sewing Month!
There's another 7 days left in September and ALL of the discount codes are still in effect! Simplicity Patterns ~20% off your total order from Simplicity patterns using the code "FANATIC16"The Dutch...
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What Sewing Means to Me - Part One
For years sewists my age, sewed in isolation. Yes, there were neighborhood sewing groups like ASG, local fabric stores, and television shows but we predominantly sewed alone. With the birth of the...
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What Sewing Means to Me - Part Two
I'm so glad you enjoyed the thoughts of our fellow International Sewists! They are an awesome group of women making amazing garments.This next group of sewists inspire me with their creativity and are...
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