Tag Archives: lisette

Random Sewing: The “How Much London is Too Much London?” Dress

Posted on Thursday 25 April 2013 by

Sneak peak at our new living room! Fabric: London print cotton $20 (widely available but purchased at Michael Levine’s in LA), and black cotton sateen from stash Pattern: Simplicity 2211 (minus collar, placket and sleeve ruffles) Year: 2012 Notions: black … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 39: The “Too Cold For These” Shorts

Posted on Wednesday 17 October 2012 by

Aaaand we’re back! Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: UFO The Facts Fabric: Blue and white striped canvas from IKEA $7 Pattern: Simplicity 2245 Year: 2011 Notions: Metal zip $1 Time to complete: 4 hours originally, … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 35: The “What is a Weekend?” Blouse

Posted on Friday 14 September 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: Gatsby The Facts Fabric: Blue poplin from Lisette collection $7, green cotton for contrast $4 Pattern: “Sisters of Edwardia Blouse” by Steph C! Year: 1920s inspired Notions: Invisible zipper $1 … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 27: The “Snails and Petals” Blouse

Posted on Monday 23 July 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: Outdoors The Facts Fabric: Snail Scallop cotton from the “Prince Charming” collection by Free Spirit $9 Pattern: modified Simplicity 2211 Year: 2011 Notions: None Time to complete: 6 hours (1 … Continue reading →

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One Week, One Pattern: Round-Up & Bonus!

Posted on Saturday 31 March 2012 by

I survived the “One Week, One Pattern” challenge!! Huzzah! Please enjoy my round-up of my outfits below, and one bonus round because I had to work today.

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One Week, One Pattern: Day 7

Posted on Friday 30 March 2012 by

Last day of the “One Week, One Pattern” challenge!! I never realized it would be difficult to keep this up, but I am pretty ready for more variety in my wardrobe. You may recognize today’s top from my post for The Sew … Continue reading →

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One Week, One Pattern: Day 6

Posted on Thursday 29 March 2012 by

This is the second-to-last day of the “One Week, One Pattern” challenge! I was so excited for it to get here and now it’s almost over!! Isn’t that always the way? You may recognize today’s top from my post for The Sew … Continue reading →

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One Week, One Pattern: Day 5

Posted on Wednesday 28 March 2012 by

May I now present part five (man, this week is going fast!) of “One Week, One Pattern”. Today’s top has never made an appearance on this blog until now! I submitted it to Made By Rae’s “Spring Top Sew Along” last … Continue reading →

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One Week, One Pattern: Day 4

Posted on Tuesday 27 March 2012 by

Welcome to part four in the “One Week, One Pattern” fun. If anything this challenge is making me realize that I have a prints and “bottoms” issue. Mixing printed tops with just the right bottom is hard for me. I feel … Continue reading →

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One Week, One Pattern: Day 3

Posted on Monday 26 March 2012 by

Continuing the “One Week, One Pattern” fun. Just for reference, this is the pattern all my tops are based on this week.

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