Linda Skirt

When I got the fabric for my bombshell bodice, I also picked up some fabric to make a skirt.  It was an amazing novelty sewing print by Suzuko Koseki for Yuwa.  I have to say, I am absolutely in love with the feel of this Japanese fabric. I decided to download the Linda Skirt pattern…

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More Muslins

Over the last week, I’ve been working some more on my Bombshell Dress top.  I started with the first muslin that I made, which fit perfectly, except for the length.  Since I wanted it to be a top and not part of a dress, I needed to add a full 4 inches to the length.…

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Back in the Groove

It started with a squeak and with every stitch a new one.  My machine is really due for a service. It’s to be expected with the large number of hours I’ve put on it recently. But the squeak wasn’t the only problem. The first major issue was when my bobbin started pulling multiple threads.  That…

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Pastille Dress

I’ve been working my way through The Colette Sewing Handbook, and have just finished my 2nd sewing project – the Pastille Dress.  The dress came out really well, and I learned lots of new techniques in the process. This project, being at the end of the chapter on fit, was a great chance to do…

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I Can Sew Clothes

Thanks to all the great people I’ve met online recently (mostly thru the #talknt tweetchat), I’ve really be inspired to spend more time in my sewing dungeon – also known as the basement. I’ve managed to piece, quilt, and bind a lap quilt, put together a Weekender Bag with matching Brush Roll, a complete the…

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Shopping Spree

Every year my mom and I go shopping for my birthday.  This year was no different, even if we did have to do it about a month after my actual birthday.  – Working on Kayla’s wedding, and life in general seems to keep most of my weekends booked – but we finially both got a…

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Fashion Friday – Modern Workwear

I haven’t done a Fashion Friday in a while, and well… I really like to do them… so I think I’ll try to do about one of these or so a month.  If you like these posts, please leave a comment.  I’d like to know I’m not just doing them for my own entertainment. This…

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Edith Head

This week’s thought is brought to you by Edith Head, and is in honor of a new feature I will be starting tomorrow – Fashion Fridays. Your dresses should be tight enough to show you’re a woman and loose enough to show you’re a lady. ~Edith Head Edith Head was born on October 28, 1897,…

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