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Visual Chart for "Figure Flaws" (Part 2 of 4)
My quest to use images to demonstrate possible solutions for our "figure flaws" according to McCall's Step-By-Step Book continues. If you are interested, click here for part 1 of 4.If you have a Thick...
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Basted and Sleeveless Simplicity 1777
Here I am wearing my version of Simplicity 1777 on matte jersey fabric. I had to switch the fabric as previously mentioned here. I also realized that the muslin fabric I was...
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An Upscale Frock for Spring
It's a combination of the weather change and daylight savings time, but I'm really thinking of altering a pattern to mold it into a fanciful frock from Oscar De La Renta. Here is the inspiring...
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A Pattern From My Stash
I have signed up for the Pattern Stash Contest over at pattern review. Check out the button: I like the idea of looking through my stash and dedicating time to a pattern that I have purchased in the...
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Fear NOT Sleeve Adjustments
I have been working steadily on my 1940's retro dress from Simplicity 1777 to meet the deadline for my first sewing challenge as previously posted here. I love the pattern, but I have to admit, the...
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Striped with Couture
Just thought I'd share this Kate Spade Striped Coat with the cutest bow on the side. I believe the retail price is $628 here. I needed to grab this image to remember how simple this coat looks and to...
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Sew for Victory Entry PICS
Today was the deadline for the the 1940's sew along hosted by Rochelle from Lucky Lucille. Check out her blog here. This was my first time participating in a sew along that was truly at your own pace....
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Retail Motivation on a Budget
I just found this cute sleeveless dress where, if you have the dinero, you can go here to drop a pretty penny. But if you are like the rest of us, trying to live life looking oh, so fabulous, may I...
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Hollywood Inspired Sewing Challenge
In my quest to find the Butterick Patterns 5880 as seen here and 5895 as seen here, I stumbled upon a sewing challenge they are having to celebrate 150th years. If you are interested, you can check...
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My FIRST Sports Bra
I am so excited about sewing up my first sports bra!! I used McCall's 4261 as seen here in Version C using swimwear 4-way stretch fabric. Peep this: The pattern to make this simple sports bra has only...
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I'm Gonna Mention my Unmentionables!
I am doing the happy dance because I just made some panties using lace. O-yeah, uh-huh!! I used McCall's 5651 version D with donated swimwear fabric and lace from my sewing class. Once again, I traced...
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Possible Fitting Solution
Currently on my foldable table, lay the pattern pieces for B5895 as seen here. I have made several fitting adjustments to capture the essence of these close fitting capris with a back zipper. First of...
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B5895
After hours of tracing, fitting, and re-pinning, I can almost see the finish line for B5895. Peep the views: The fabric is stretch cotton purchased years ago. I really wanted to finish this today...
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First "Copy Cat" Version of a Sports Bra
I started with a sports bra purchased from a retail store, as seen here: I used some newspaper and a highlighter to trace the outline of sports bra. I folded the center front and center back. Check it...
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A Maxi Dress Desire
I need a maxi dress suitable for work with sleeves, so I have been "virtually window shopping". Check these out: If you are interested, you can buy it here. An interesting design detail about this...
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A Raceback Swimsuit (In Progress)
It has been so HOT in CALi...Omygosh! I have been working on this one piece racerback swimsuit using Jalie 3134. Here's a glimpse:All I need is a bathing suit that is curve- friendly. That's it! But...
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Chilling in the city of Orange
It's been a long time since I have posted anything, but in a nutshell: I had a super busy summer with two online classes, working summer school that led me to NYC (pictures to come later) as my reward...
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Jalie Sports Bra
You know it's winter when you need extra blankets to keep you warm. The hardest thing about winter, for me, has always been to get to the gym. It is just so tempting to skip working out to lounge...
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Article 6
It's been a long time since I've posted anything, so here is my first entry for the new year...go 2014!!It is the end of January and I have been going to aqua aerobics classes. We have been having lots...
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Can You See Me, Army Hoodie?
Hip, hip, hooray, I have made my first hoodie! This is great because I like to wear hoodies for work and the gym constantly. The pattern I used was vogue 8951. As seen here: It is described as a...
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