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What's Up Sew World Vol. 5
Clockwise from top right: Colette Wren Dress // Chunky Sweater // Pauline Alice Rosari Skirt // Waxed Pumpkins Hi sewing friends! I hope that you've wonderful weeks and are enjoying your weekend....
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DIY Racerback Dress
I picked up this rather vibrant (dare I say neon! or is it chartreuse?) green fabric sometime last year in downtown LA. The Michael Levine bulk store is a haven for knits and I've been lucky to find a...
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10 Activewear Sewing Patterns – DIY Roundup
I try to work out a few times a week but I haven't sewn any activewear yet (unless you count this Linden sweatshirt which I do wear to the gym on occasion). Along with a little light cardio and some...
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The Beginner's Bundle and a Special Birthday Deal
Today I’m excited to announce that you can now buy both of my patterns in one bundle for a discounted price of $16 (separately it’s $19.50 to buy both). The Beginner's Bundle includes both the Lou Box...
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DIY Outfit – Funnel Neck Coat
It's finally gotten cold enough in LA that I need to bundle up. I can almost pretend that it's cold enough to warrant a wool coat. At least when the sun goes down it's cold enough. :) I love the boxy...
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DIY Cropped Jacket
I don’t quite remember why I decided to make this jacket but I think that when I was making my fall sewing plans, I looked at the list and thought I should add a basic jacket. Then I found Simplicity...
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DIY Linen Jumpsuit – Vogue V9075
I’ve always had a fondness for the Vogue line of patterns. I’m afraid to even guess how many of their dress patterns I have in my stash. But that did not stop me from snatching up Vogue V9075. It’s...
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DIY Striped Shirtdress
After cleaning out my closet a few months again, I began to feel like I didn’t have any dresses to wear. I had success Inari Tee pattern but wanted to expand my repertoire. In my search for basic...
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Retro Rucksack Blog Tour
I had been thinking that I need to reintroduce the backpack into my life when Sara from Radiant Home Studio asked me to join her 2nd Birthday Celebration blog tour. Of course, I jumped at the chance...
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Moodboard – Holiday Party Time
This holiday season, I’m really excited by anything with sparkle or flash, everything from sequins and gold to a little bit of faux fur. Of course, I have to up the ante in the makeup department too....
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DIY Roundup – Holiday Party Dresses
Party dresses should be a little more than your average everyday dress. And when it comes to holiday party dresses, well then it’s time it step it up even more. Add some sparkle. Go for a dramatic...
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DIY Printed Leggings
A few weeks ago I was digging through the Michael Levine bargain bins and found this amazing black printed knit fabric. On the digging expeditions I try to be hard on myself and only buy fabric that I...
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12 DIY Christmas Ornaments | Roundup
I've always loved the Christmas season and ever since I've had a place of my own I've loved decorating for the season in just the way I want. I've even created a little collection of trees in all...
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12 Easy Handmade Holiday Gifts
I've done a lot of DIY tutorials over the years and a lot of the projects make really great gifts. So I thought, why not round them up and share again. There are just a few days before Christmas but...
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DIY Fur Vest
I don’t usually go for the flashy and the fur but I had a chalet theme holiday party to attend, so why not? I went downtown and found myself a half yard of nice faux fur. There are so many not nice...
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DIY Tutorial – Fur Boot Covers
For a recent chalet themed holiday party, I went full out (or should I say full Swiss Miss) and made myself a fur vest and boot covers. I had just a small piece of fur left over from the vest and...
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My 2015 Handmade Wardrobe
At the end of the year, it seems almost obligatory that one must look back and review what has happened over the last twelve months. On my computer, I keep folders of blog photos for each year. Inside...
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DIY Sequin Shoulder Mesa Dress
Happy New Year sewists! Today, I have my Christmas dress to share with you. I know it’s not officially the holiday season but I hope I’ll be able to wear it throughout the year. This dress has the two...
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The Quest for Dresses
I keep looking in my closet for a dress to wear and find myself hating everything. Everything!! I addressed the issue somewhat with my fall sewing plans with my two versions of the Inari Tee Dress but...
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DIY Navy Mesa Dress
Earlier this week, I shared my quest for dresses and the sewing patterns that are helping on the journey. I must say, so far it’s going quite well. Today I have my second version of the Mesa Dress by...
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