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The Sew Weekly 2012 in Review

Posted on Saturday 29 December 2012 by

It has been quite the year, hasn’t it?! Let’s take a look at everything I created for The Sew Weekly over the past 52 weeks! And some stats for good measure. (The first half of the year’s stats are here.) It … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 49: The “One Last Green” Dress

Posted on Friday 28 December 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: Holidays The Facts Fabric: Green satin re-purposed from Loki cape $0, lace fabric from etsy $8 Pattern: Modified Simplicity 1873 Year: 2012 Notions: 16″ zip $.50 Time to complete: 12 … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 48: The “Two Favorites In One” Skirt

Posted on Saturday 22 December 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: Favorite The Facts Fabric: Blue-grey corduroy – I’ve had it for so long I can’t remember what I paid…maybe $8? Pattern: McCall’s 5591 view A…again! Year: 2007 Notions: 7″ zip … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 47: The “Candy Stripe” Skirt (Part Deux)

Posted on Saturday 15 December 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: Re-Do The Facts Fabric: Cotton pillowcase from Goodwill $1 Pattern: None Notions: Elastic from stash Time to complete: 2 hours (2 eps of Merlin) First worn: For pictures Wear again? … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 46: The “Epic of Epic Epicness WIP” Coat

Posted on Sunday 9 December 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: Winter The Facts Fabric: Green stretch wool from Mood $50 for two and a half yards, lining from stash Pattern: Simplicity 6933 Year: 1966 Notions: 4 covered buttons from stash … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 45: The “Jet Setting” Outfit

Posted on Friday 30 November 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: 1960s The Facts Fabric: Light grey cotton flannel from Vogue Fabrics in Chicago $10 for two and a half yards but I haven’t use it all Pattern: Simplicity 7127 Year: … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 44: The “Black is the new Black” Dress

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: Black and White The Facts Fabric: Black medium-weight knit from Mood $10 Pattern: A modified Stretch & Sew 1505 Year: 1974 Notions: Scrap of hem tape for reinforcing the shoulders … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 43: The “Untied Bow Tie” Blouse

Posted on Thursday 15 November 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: Shirt The Facts Fabric: White cotton with green dots from B&J Fabrics in NYC $12 Pattern: The Bow-Tie Blouse from Gertie’s Book for Better Sewing Year: 2012 Notions: 4 covered … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 42: The “London Calling” Apron

Posted on Wednesday 7 November 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: Apron The Facts Fabric: London fabrics by Timeless Treasures $12 but I didn’t use all of them, and they were a gift from my mom, so free to me! Pattern: … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects 41: The “Loki’s Army” Dress

Posted on Tuesday 30 October 2012 by

Originally written for, and posted at, The Sew Weekly. Theme: Halloween The Facts Fabric: Black cotton $10, green cotton from stash $0, green satin $5, gold pleather $3 Pattern: Simplicity 1802 for the top and self-drafted everything else Year: 2012 … Continue reading →

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