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Bond Girl Swimsuit
I recently decided two things. 1 – I wanted to attempt working with knits, and 2 – I needed a new swimsuit. As part of my learning new techniques, I figured why not combine the two and make myself a swimsuit. I love a good retro styled swimsuit – the only problem? There are very…
Read MoreCrazy Quilted Applique
Remember that crazy quilting sew-along I mentioned last week? I made myself a fun little project for the challenge. To make this project, I started by making myself a crazy quilted block. I then cut out the shape of a sewing machine and raw edge appliqued the silhouette to a piece of fabric from my…
Read MoreCrazy Quilt Block Sew-Along
I’m so excited that Sew Can She is having a Crazy Quilt Block Sew-Along! It’s a great excuse to learn the technique, if it’s new to you. And there are prizes involved from some great places like fat quarter shop, the sewing loft, and fabric worm. Make sure to get involved with this sew-along if…
Read MoreMelani Inspired Dress
I recently came across a gorgeous Antonio Melani dress at Dillard’s. It was beautiful, but very expensive. As much as I loved it, I couldn’t bring myself to spend $170 for this dress. So, I decided to see if I could make my own version of the dress. The first thing I needed to do…
Read MoreApril Showers Raincoat
April showers bring May flowers, and a great excuse to make myself a super cute new rain coat. I picked up the Amy Butler Rainy Days Hooded Raincoat Pattern (or make one for your kids) at my local fabric store, along with some great fabric. For my exterior, I went with a polyurethane laminate. I…
Read MoreBright & Colorful Undies
You may remember last week’s post about making my very own undies. I enjoyed making them so much, I wanted to make another pair or 2. The only problem was that my local fabric shop didn’t have a lot of options for stretch lace in the width I needed to make them. Black and white……
Read MoreFriday Favorites – Spiral Bound Sewing Books
I love reference books for sewing. And I don’t mean the digital kind. When I’m doing something as tactile as sewing, I love a physical copy of my instructions, which is why I am in love with sewing books that are published in hard bound spiral editions. Here are a few from my collection. The…
Read MoreI See London, I See France
I see London. I see France. I’ve learned to make my own underpants. Yes, really. You can find instructions to make anything on the internet. By following the pattern and instructions I found on So Sew Easy, I was able to make my own pair of panties. And all you really need is some stretch…
Read MoreApril Themed Projects from Around the Web
April Showers bring May Flowers, at least I think that’s how the poem goes. And I’ve seen a lot of great April Showers themed projects on the web over the last few days. Here are a few of my favorites. I found these great Mug Rugs by Quilting and Other Craft Therapy via Threadbias. I…
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