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Dixie DIY
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dixie = craft, sewing, art, scrapbooking, decorating, design
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Why does sewing have to be so hard??

(the fabric-covered-buttons from hell)Im currently trying to draft a look-a-like dress based solely on a picture. Not all of this is difficult - I can make a fitted bodice and a gathered skirt. I can...

1 day ago

Swimming in my Swimming Suit

 (The internet and I just got a bit more cozy.) Sorry for not being around much the past week, but I think I have a good excuse: SWIMSUITS! Yes, Ive been sewing swim suits. As of now I have 3.5 ...

4 days ago 2 people like this

Shorts and Shirts Summer Wardrobe: Bow Blouse

Fact: When making a shirt with long neck ties you will inevitably stitch those ties to other parts of the blouse by accident.The tie bow was the last piece that I added to this shirt and I still stit...

22 may 12

Shorts and Shirts Summer Wardrobe: Chambray Shorts

Shorts! With buttons! Justin called these the Sergent Pepper shorts when he first saw them. Must be all the buttons... Anyway, this marks three out of four of my shorts Im making for my Shorts and Sh...

17 may 12

Raglan Top to Dress Tutorial

So I made this knit dress that I posted earlier this month from a basic raglan top pattern. A couple people asked if Id make a pattern for it but since its just an altered pattern I thought Id show y...

14 may 12 1 person likes this

Winner!

And the winner of the three vintage patterns, crochet applique, ruffle elastic and a copy of my newest pattern PDF is...Trisha! Congrats! Ill be contacting you soon by email to get your address.Thank...

12 may 12 1 person likes this

Pecan Street Art Festival Dress

I debated calling this the "F*** it, Im Moving to Portland" dress. Justin and I went to the Old Pecan Street Art Festival here in Austin today (they block off a whole street downtown and fill...

07 may 12 1 person likes this

Giveaway Giveaway Giveaway!!!

In honor of the release of my newest pattern (thanks to everyone whos bought a copy already!) Im doing a giveaway!Thats right - one of you lucky readers can win a red crochet applique (check out my l...

04 may 12 1 person likes this

Summer Concert Tee Pattern Now Available!

Todays the day! Im very pleased to announce the release of my newest pattern. I first showed you my finished version last week and now it is ready for download.You now can buy the pattern for $3 at m...

02 may 12

Sewing Resolutions Recap, or, how well have I kept my promises?

In January I made a list of sewing related New Years Resolutions and since its nearly May I thought Id take a look and see how well Ive been keeping them.The main goal was to create a closet catalogu...

28 apr 12

Little Black Dress and a Crochet Applique Tutorial

I bought my first crochet applique for this t-shirt I made a couple weeks ago and I got hooked!So I bought a few more and added an applique to this simple raglan sleeve knit dress and now Im going to...

27 apr 12 3 people like this

The "Summer Concert Tee" Downloadable Pattern

Yep, thats right, Im launching another pattern download Its launched! Youve seen the variations of the shirt to get to this point and now Im almost ready to release the pattern.Im calling it The Summ...

24 apr 12 1 person likes this

My Sewing Book Club and how you can start your own!

(My contributions to the book club meeting - organizer wallet and travel neck pillow) You may have read in previous posts that I am part of a local sewing group that gets together a couple times a mo...

23 apr 12

Using scraps: One Yard Wonders Cheeky Panties

I have a relatively small stash, much to the shock of my sewing friends who seem to have entire guest bedrooms filled with fabric. Most of my stash consists of leftovers from already made projects. I...

20 apr 12 1 person likes this

How to add a V-neck to a t-shirt

Hey readers! Today Im showing you how to make a nice and pointy v-neck for all your t-shirting needs. You can use this method to alter an existing t-shirt, like Im doing here, or use it on a pattern ...

19 apr 12 4 people like this

...And were back!

Whoa, sorry for the absence last week. I started getting sick last Tuesday, then my birthday was Wednesday and then that night I got hit with the cold from hell that went buckwild on my immune system...

17 apr 12

Clothing Labels, or, now I know which is the back side on this t-shirt

I found twilltape.com from some random craft blog I was perusing. The blogger had a logo printed on a yard of this twill tape and then cut them up and used them as clothing labels. Genius!I chose a s...

11 apr 12 2 people like this

A Monster Quilt in more ways than one, McCall 6411

Let me preface this post: Greta, if you or your children or husband are reading this - look away! And to make sure you get the chance to leave here is a cute photo of my cat, Peanut.Ok, now that that...

09 apr 12

OWOP Home Stretch!

Im sorry guys. I know Im super late with this last one. I swear I finished it on time but didnt take photos on time and them I didnt post on time, either... I know. Bad Dixie.Anyway, here is my third...

05 apr 12 1 person likes this

Shorts and Shirts Summer Wardrobe: Orange Shorts

Ok, readers, I know I owe you one more One Week, One Pattern shirt but my weekend has been busy and I havent taken photos yet, but I did wear it. These photos on the other hand were taken a couple we...

01 apr 12 1 person likes this

One Week One Pattern, numero dos!

Dont you love how the more times you make a pattern the faster it is to finish? Thats one of the great things about this challenge and repeat pattern sewing.I whipped this shirt up in a couple hours....

29 mar 12

One Week, One Pattern

Ooops, Im a little late on this one. But I think I have an excuse - I was out of town all weekend for a wedding so I wasnt able to blog (but I was able to wear my Macaron dress for the wedding. Its n...

28 mar 12

Sewing For Boys Book Review

I dont really sew for children. Ok, Ive made like four things and a couple quilts. But I liked this new book so much that I thought Id review it. I know not every reader here has kids or sews for kid...

21 mar 12 1 person likes this

Eva Dress Croquette Blouse, or, way too many sewing challenges

Eva Dress, the company that reproduces vintage and antique sewing patterns hosted their contest again this year and I entered!I sewed this 1920s blouse for Category 4 - vintage patterns as modern wea...

19 mar 12 1 person likes this

Darling Ranges Redux, or, things are alway better the second time

The Goal: I wanted a comfy and easy to wear dress and because this was the second time I sewed this pattern I finished in half the time!The Pattern: Megan Nielsens Darling Ranges Dress. You can take ...

14 mar 12

Shorts and Shirts Summer Wardrobe Planning

(Oh, look at that! I made myself a fancy graphic.) Im jumping on the mini-wardrobe sewing bandwagon and planning a set of 10 (yep, 10!) pieces to make for this summer.Now, I know youd might ask, "...

10 mar 12 2 people like this

Megan Nielsen Darling Ranges Dress #1, or, the kite day fiasco

Let me just first start out saying that although I have gone to Austins annual Kite Festival (held last Sunday) for the past four years I had never once brought a kite! This year I chose to build my ...

09 mar 12 1 person likes this

Pattern Organization, or, why I am banned from Ebay

Hello, my name is Dixie and I am an addict - a buying-vintage-pattern-lots-on -ebay addict and I need to stop. Two boxes totaling about 130 patterns showed up on my door step at the same time. I was q...

08 mar 12 2 people like this

Dixies Big Fat List of Bra Suppliers and FAQ

(Dont you just love my photoshop montage skills??? From top left: Merckwaerdign Mix4, Sewy Amelie, Elan 511, Danglez DB5, Kwik Sew 3300, Pin Up Girls Classic Bra)Hello, all! Heres that list Ive been ...

05 mar 12 4 people like this

Kwik Sew 3300, or, The Bra, Improved

Dear Friends and Family who read this blog,Yes, Im talking about underwear again. If that makes you uncomfortable here are some videos of munchkin cats you can watch.Love, DixieThis is my second hand...

01 mar 12

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