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Vogue 8766 WIP and Tips for Sewing with Lace
Last week, I decided it was time to pull out the sewing machine to make a holiday dress with the lace I bought in D.C. Originally, I had planned on using Simplicity 2648, but didn't like the princess...
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DIY Duct Tape Dress Form - Part 1
I've been wanting to make a dress form since my sewing friend, Crystal, showed me hers. I chose to make a duct tape mannequin because 1- I don't have an extra $250 lying around to spend on one of...
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DIY Duct Tape Dress Form - Part 2
For the Part 1 Tutorial, click here.So, after Mr. A cut me out of the duct tape dress form we made, I put a hanger on it and hung it in the bedroom on a ceiling hook. I padded the hanger with some...
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A New Year 2013 (Updated)
The year 2012 was a great year for sewing. I was able to check a lot of things off my list. As someone who loves list making and checking, it was really fun. Check!I learned to sew knits with my...
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Butterick 5741 - WIP
I've taken a break from some of last months sewing projects and have started this tote, See & Sew Butterick 5741. I found this 44" upholstery print on sale at Joann's and snatched it up.It's like...
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Celebrating Change
Back in February 2012, I finished making my very first swimsuit. It looked great, and fit pretty well, except for one problem. The lining was less stretchy than the outside floral, resulting in a...
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Baby Toms via Pinterest
I made these little baby shoes the other day:I love little projects that help me use up remnants. I found this idea via Pinterest here. The pattern comes from Joanna and can be downloaded here. The...
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Kitchen Appliance Cover
I've had my L'equip Wheat Mill for about 18 months and I absolutely love it. I use it to grind wheat and even rice into flour. I decided to make a wheat grinder cover so it doesn't get caked in...
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See & Sew / Butterick 5741
I finished my tote bag today. Now that it's done, I can finally see the result of using the stiff interfacing. As I said before, I had no idea that bag making would be so difficult. I follow LiEr's...
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Afton Tevas Boots
Do you love new shoes? I know I do. I found these 'Afton' Tevas on clearance the other day, after a snowstorm. These flats may not be sexy, but they will keep me dry and I can wear them with skinny...
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How to Slim Jeans
I am not a big fan of skinny jeans. They make me look shorter, and heavier on the bottom, not what my pear-shaped figure needs. (A good straight-leg is my go-to style.) However, if I am wearing...
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Tutorial: Throw Pillows with Invisible Zipper
My couch throw pillows have been getting more and more flattened by the week. We have a deeper couch - a.k.a. I have short leg syndrome - and so the pillows are a necessity. A few weeks ago I noticed...
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Pants Fitting and the Rocky Mountain Sewing Expo
Last year I attempted to make a pair of shorts with McCall's 5391. I hadn't made a pair of pants since college, and my body has changed quite a bit since then. I decided I would make a muslin first...
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Full Seat Adjustment
I had to drop my sewing machine off at the hospital. Hopefully she'll feel better in a few weeks and can come home with me to have more fun. First, she needs to stop turning off when I'm stitching and...
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How to Remove Extra Fabric at the Crotch
I remember sitting in American History in 11th grade, wearing a pair of jeans that looked awful unless I was standing. There was a horrible pouch of fabric right above the crotch when I sat and it...
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Flat Seat Adjustment a.k.a. Baggy Butt Syndrome
For those of you who have a flat derriere, I bring you the Flat Seat Adjustment. I cannot personally attest to having this fitting problem, but you can find an example of a baggy butt here. You will...
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Tips for Ordering Fabric Labels
I first heard of custom fabric labels via Make It and Love It. I loved the look of Ashley's custom woven labels. It wasn't long before I decided to get some of my own. Ashley ordered her labels from...
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UPDATE: APRIL FOOLS!!! How To Super-Shrink Clothing
THIS IS AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE. I COULDN'T RESIST! If you keep reading I'll tell you how I really 'shrunk' my sweatshirt. I always hate it when I find a piece of clothing, put it on, and realize it no...
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Time to Sew, Not to Blog
Today is the first day off I've had to sew in a while. So, instead of blogging, I'll be stitching! Here's a little quote I put together on PicMonkey. You're welcome to it, as well. This quote...
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My $2 Nautical Dress - Vogue 8667
A few weeks ago I was searching the racks at Goodwill and found a gem in the linens section. This stable knit was hanging there with a $4 price tag, just begging to be taken home. I took all 3 yards...
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