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A Katie Shirt from Elliott Berman Fabric
This is the second version of the Katie that I'm sharing first because I used this amazing fabric from Elliot Berman.Now I wouldn't call myself a funky or unique dresser but every once in awhile, I'm...
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The Dark Floral Katie Dress
This was my first version of the Katie Dress made straight from the download.As originally sewnWorn with black capri leggingsSupplies ~The fabric is a cotton/linen print purchased from Fabric Mart last...
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Solid Colored & Sleeveless Katie
I think of projects in threes...so this is my third Katie Dress.  The difference this time is that I sewed them one right after the other! I am done with this pattern for awhile because I have three...
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Deer & Doe Myosotis Dress - Take Two
I knew I was going to make this dress again after I wore the first one. It was such an easy wear and sew. For this version, I made the straight skirt and omitted the pockets.What makes this version...
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Are you a Big 4 or Indie Sewist?
This is a constant conversation in the sewing community. At times it can be as polarizing a conversation as whether we call ourselves sewers or sewists. There are zealots on both sides of the divide -...
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Indie Month Wrap Up
Of the four Indie Patterns I featured at the beginning of the month, I only made garments from two patterns. Part of that is because I lost my mind and made three Katies. Another thing is I let one...
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Buying Fabric Online
There are soooooo many quality online fabric sources available now and I honestly look at 90% of them to see what their selling. Cause say it with me now, "I LOVE FABRIC!" LOL!photo courtesy of...
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September is National Sewing Month
As has become my custom, I'm celebrating National Sewing Month for September! In previous years, I've done a mixture of discounts and giveaways but this year I have a pretty busy month. So while I...
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NSM: Fabric Gift Card Giveway from Elliott Berman
People I could sing the praises of Elliott Berman loud and strong for days at a time cause that's how much I love them! I was first introduced to them by Meg from McCalls Patterns. I've loved them...
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I'm going to be honest. There were 107 comments left on the blog post. I removed 14 of them because the instructions weren't followed. I don't believe it's fair to the people who did follow the...
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NSM: Fabric Gift Card Giveaway Blackbird Fabrics
Blackbird Fabrics is a new favorite. Caroline's online fabricbusiness is located in Canada. So you would think that getting fabric from Canada would be difficult...ummmm no! The well curated fabric...
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Deer & Doe Myosotis - Maximized
After wearing the heck out of my first two versions of this dress, I started dreaming of a maxi version...Picture taken by the pool surrounding the Temple of DendurSo I made one. I used this rayon...
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A Visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Y'all I'm a museum geek. I love museums and not just for the current exhibition that's showing or interesting the collective sewing community. See I love all the extra stuff that's there and of course...
View ArticleWinner of the BlackBird Fabrics Gift Card...
Sorry this is so late! I was out all day with the grandkids and their Mother doing back to school prep! Yes, I know it's late...but the schools opened lateR in our town this year!Okay...and the...
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NSM: Fabric Gift Card Giveaway from Sewing Studio
I chose Sewing Studio for the giveaway because Karleen just bought the Sewing Studio. She purchased it from the previous owner who had a serious illness. I'm not sure how many sewists were aware of the...
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NSM: Fabric Gift Card Giveaway Emmaonesock
Emmaonesock has a carefully curated online fabric shop of high quality fabrics. I've purchased many pieces from Linda, who owns Emmaonesock, over the years. I love her customer service and how she...
View ArticleOne More Day...
Just want to remind everyone that there are two gift cards being given away tomorrow! You have until 11:59pm EST tonight to enter one or both of the giveaways.The first gift card is from Sewing Studio...
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The winners of the gift cards are ~First the winner of the $50 gift card from Sewing Studio is:#54 - tackyscabNext the winner of the $50 gift card from Emmaonesock is:#64 - GracaCongratulations to the...
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NSM: Fabric Gift Card Giveaway from Smugglers Daughter
I've been buying fabric from Susan at Smugglers Daughter since 2014. My first experience was with a piece she generously gave me and I made this dress...I met her in person at Sew Expo in 2016. It was...
View ArticleTomorrow is the Deadline
If you haven't entered the giveaway for the $100 gift card from Smugglers Daughter - you have one more day! The drawing closes at 11:59pm EST tomorrow evening.As a reminder here are the rules...1. You...
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