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Pattern: Twelve 22s Zippered Pouch tutorialFabric: crewel embroidered cottonCost: $6Spring cleaning has begun! I got myself a new purse, a new wallet, and a pledge to have a super clean bag. In ...
Pattern: Burda Styles JJ Blouse #6009Fabric: cottonCost: $20I have a confession to make: I want to be the modern-day Ms. Frizzle. The fictitious elementary school teacher not only inspires her young ...
Its no secret I love making dresses. But I dont always wear dresses. At work I dont want to show too much leg, its not always ideal dress weather here, and sometimes you just want to spread out on th...
Pattern: Burda Style Magazine Dress 01/2011 #125Fabric: knit cotton wool?Cost: $11.25This is one of those pieces that took on a life of its own as I made it. Because the pattern is so unusual, i...
Theres an awesome sale going on at McCalls (and Vogue and Butterick of course, too) through the end of March. To borrow my moms expression, I need another pattern like I need a hole in my head. But I...
I want this! While I doubt it would be easy to find a fabric this cool, maybe I could pull it off on a smaller scale, say with a white shirt or dress with a photo pocket. So cool!The collection is&nb...
I may be young, but these women are amazing! Style blogger Ari Seth Cohen interviews some of the most fashionable senior citizens in New York, and they are just bursting with life. As one puts it, &#...
Pattern: Vogues Very Easy Vogue Misses/Misses Petite Top #V8495Fabric: rayon linen blend (blue with some pink weft threads)Cost: $22Its rainy and cold out, but spring is coming! At the fabr...
Pattern: Burdas Young Burda Fashion Jacket #8042Fabric: cotton + ribbed cotton knit + Rits fabric dyePrice: giftA bright print like this should be worn to the beach (in my poll, most people...
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You know you like to sew when...Youd rather resew a button on your new store-bought pants than put on a belt.When you prick you finger, youre more worried about getting blood on the garment than the ...
As I mentioned earlier, I went fabric shopping with my mommy and we picked up some fun stuff. She got the Titus Six-Gored Petal Skirt and some denim fabric.But wait! you say. This isnt a skirt! Turns...
Pattern: Burda Youngs Fashion Jacket #8042 + McCalls Misses Tunic #M5325 + KwikSewsFabric: cotton knit lace and cotton knit for the liningCost: $22Ive been really enamored with sheer lace dresse...
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Today I got really inspired by Sarah Sevens collection of bridal and special occasion dresses. They are drapey and delicate and just beautiful. Im hoping I can use some more mesh fabric from my Fall ...
OK, theres probably a reason no one has invented this yet. But one great thing about knowing how to sew is that I can make whatever I set my mind to (yes Jacob Evans, that does include the knitted tr...
Fifteen years ago this month I made a hat. I would also like to state that I have no memory of this event, and therefore cant take responsibility for my sense of style at age 7. Thanks Mom for d...
Pattern: my variation of Simplicitys Special Occasion Dress #M4070Fabric: tulle and sparkly tulleCost: $20Mission: 80s Prom80s prom time in SF!After a round of thrift store shoppi...
I have a big ol purse Ive been lugging around since I was 19. I like it. I love it. It fits everything that I need, and often more. Its not uncommon for me to pull out a hammer, a tupperwear, or a ch...
Pattern: Burda Styles Tie-Front Blouse #118BFabric: cotton blend shirtingCost: $7Ive been adoring this shirt ever since I saw EllaLeoncios version. Christmas came in February this year and I rou...
Pattern: Vogue Misses Dress #V1174Fabric: cotton shirtingCost: $15Ever since I tried on a strapless dress that fit beautifully but turned out to not be on sale, Ive been wanting to make one of m...
Pattern: McCalls DIY Style Misses Tops and Panties #M6128Fabric: Rayon lycra knitCost: $2This is my second fun dress for this week. It took a lazy evening to make and, while not impeccably made, is p...
Pattern: my own combination of McCalls Special Occasion Dress M4070, Colettes Macaron, and McCalls Top M6164 (because it has great hip shaping)Fabric: Cotton lycra knit + meshCost: free (re...
I have a friend who doesnt want to be photographed in the same dress twice. Shes an online shopaholic, and always has the latest, cutest thing, with the shoes to go with it. So when we go out, I cant...
Pattern: my ownMaterials: some sort of synthetic stretch netting, decorative elastic, Wash-Away Wonder TapeCost: $5I used to think of knitting as a learning experience. Every time I made a new t...
Pattern: Simplicitys Miss/ Miss Petite Special Occasion Dresses #4070Fabric: Woven cottonCost: $5While buying the fabric for my Glasses and Gold Blazer, I also stopped in the sale section to see if I...
Usually I lump safety pin accessories in one of two categories: my childhood in the nineties when punk rock was cool (and when that kid in jr. high decided to pierce his lip with one), and people who...
Pattern: McCalls Misses Lined Jackets in 3 Lengths #M6172Fabric: Echino cotton/linen Ni-co Glasses in GoldCost: $45Inspired by my first go at a blazer and some pics I saw online, I decided to try a s...
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