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A neutral void
As I said, I’ve been working on Burdastyle’s Jan 2011 cover dress. I was immediately drawn to the collar, and indeed it’s a great design feature. And though the thought of making a bagazillion...
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Rompers from blankets
The magic closet has aged the dress well enough with the aid of a belt that I’m not going to call it a wadder. It’s not my favorite, but it’s not near as bad as I thought. I wore it to a CO Opera...
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For Friends of PR: Spring cleaning fabrics
With my birthday coming up, it occurred to me to get rid of the fabrics that I ultimately will not use because the colors are not my thing. There’s some great stuff here, just not for me. 1. Stone RPL...
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The T-shirt Project #12: a v-neck faux henley
It’s the end! I’ve been really looking forward to the end of my year-long commitment of a t-shirt a month because I don’t think I can get a SWAP together until the first project is out of the way. I...
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A very small dragon
The giveaway for Onion 5038 and The T-Shirt Project wrap-up post is coming. Programmer Husband needs to figure out if it’s possible to add a link party in WordPress. My oldest son’s best good favorite...
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The T-shirt project wrap-up and giveaway
I made it! And whether you made 1, 2, 12, or 27.47 t-shirts this year, feel free to add your efforts to the link party below. Here’s my recap: CAbi Gather Tee knockoff Peach Ginger Snap henley...
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Onion 5038 giveaway winner + Simple sewing that makes a big difference
The winner of the Onion 5038 giveaway is…Jodie! Thanks all for participating, and for sticking with me through this whole t-shirt voyage. I think I’ve said before here that HGTV is evil because it...
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The last couple of drops
Long raglan sleeves in Burda mags are pretty rare–that there’s a little frippery with the sleeve gathers makes it all the more fun. I was tempted to download the pattern–I was saved the utter hassle...
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Progress in the midst of chaos
It’s been quite the month around here. I have not been able to sew for the past couple of weeks because we’ve had a few rounds of snow that melted the next day right INTO the sewing room. Apparently...
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Trio in browns
Fixing the sewing room leak is still a work in progress, but I’m still eeking out progress in my 1/3 of the room that is not taken over by the mess. My linen shorts that I made last year fell to...
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Slouchy…in a good way
When I went nuts and bought Jalie’s new raglan sleeve tee, I threw in the drop pocket cardigan as well into my cart. I had 2 yards of a brown sweater knit that I had intended for another cardigan...
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Sage and seafoam side stripe jeans
Whew, these jeans were a project. Perhaps waiting for the sewing room to be fixed (it finally is!) has given me a certain amount of patience, but at any rate, I’ve enjoyed working out every last...
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Jalie 3245, the gym rat
On my last trip to Denver Fabrics, I had all 3 boys with me, so I had to move quickly, and decisively if I was going to get out without too much fuss. I needed stretch fabric to muslin pants and they...
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Peachy pink skirt
Since having my colors done, I’ve been slow to get things done. I’ve been really looking at my stash and trying hard to stay within my palette and contrast level. I do really feel much better...
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Looped braided trim tee
Oops! My pockets are a bit askew here…they really don’t gape like this. I pinned this Boden top ages ago but set aside any plans for a copy because at the time I didn’t have any solid color knits on...
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Quick shorts for a long vacation
at my husband’s Grandma’s in NC We’re back from 2 weeks of road tripping out to NC and back again via Chicago. We had a great time visiting family, having our own bits of vacation, and lots of solid...
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Vacation dress
In the midst of packing for our trip, I decided that a quick knit dress to toss in my suitcase was really a necessity. Because it was a last minute operation, I pulled this knit out of my deep stash....
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The Great American (Fabric) Road Trip
1. Needle Nook Fabrics, Wichita KS (from left to right)White floral knit–similar to French terry; taupe knit lining; ivory cotton/poly knit; peach/white stripe knit; gold and camel knit2. Mulberry...
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Fire dogs and fish
The boys have needed new pjs. #1 because all of his pjs are comically highwaters and #2 because he’s finally big (ish) enough to wear some proper looking pajamas. My friend Linda gave me this fish...
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Pattern repeat: Ottobre 5-2007-2
This is the third time now that I’ve made this top. I’ve made it as a pajama top and also a good basic button down. I was going to fancy up the sleeve this time and forego the ruched ties, but I had...
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