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    Make a DIY Necklace in Under 30 Minutes–Beginner Friendly!

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Category: Sewing

Sewing 

All About Ease – Getting A Perfect Fit

July 3, 2013 by Sandy

Finally, after many, many years of sewing, I’ve managed to figure out a most important thing that helps me get a good fit (most of the time) in my garments. That thing is ease: the difference between your actual body  measurements and the finished measurement of…

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Copying a Purchased Garment – Variations

June 24, 2013 by Sandy

I posted a few weeks ago that I had made a pattern from a purchased top I loved. This is the original.  I loved it and wanted it in different colors.  I followed the tips in these videos to make a pattern (without…

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Sequined Linen Skirt -Simplicity 2058

June 7, 2013 by Sandy

Finished up this one in time to wear to church this past week: Please don’t mind the messy hair, it was too stinkin’ humid to bother. I’ve been eyeballin’ this sequined linen blend at Joann’s for months now (isn’t it yummy?) and…

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Copying a Purchased Garment – Summer Knit Top

May 2, 2013 by Sandy

Have you ever bought a garment that turned out to be an absolute favorite, and then were heartbroken once it was too worn out to wear anymore?  Or maybe you wished you had it in a different color, different length, etc. I…

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Tropical Print Summer Tunic – Butterick 5218

April 29, 2013 by Sandy

The great thing about taking the time to make fitting adjustments to a pattern is that you can go back to it time and again, confident of good results. This tropical print fabric wanted to become a summer top. No, it did…

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Princess Seam Dress with Pockets – Simplicity 2174 Pattern Review

April 26, 2013 by Sandy

I’ve been sewing like crazy lately, really wanting to finish up several projects that have been hanging around undone for way too long.  It was over two years ago that I bought the fabric to make this dress. This is another in…

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Vogue 8711 Wrap Skirt – Pattern Review

April 22, 2013 by Sandy

Next up in my list of sewing accomplishments is this knit wrap skirt by Vogue, 8711. The lines are interesting and the pieced yokes are flattering. I could not find the finished garment measurements anywhere on the pattern, envelope or online, so…

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Draped Leopard Print Dress – Butterick 5749 Pattern Review

April 19, 2013 by Sandy

I’ve been sewing up a storm this past week.  After going through my stash of patterns and fabrics I really felt like it was wrong to have spent so much on that pile of supplies and not have anything to show for…

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Tunic Top With a Bit of Sparkle – Butterick 5218 Pattern Review

April 17, 2013 by Sandy

We can all use a few more basic tops that can be dressed up, or just worn with jeans.  Butterick’s 5218 tunic top pattern fits the bill perfectly. For a bit of interest I chose this black linen with a tad of…

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Purple Bias Pants – A Sewing Fail Story

April 13, 2013 by Sandy

You may be under the mistaken notion that every project every sewer out there on the internet does turns out perfect. We foster that notion because we don’t often share our failures. But failures are instructive and we can all learn from…

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