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If only I'd had time to come up with a clever title for these summary posts. Oh well. It's round-up time again. Here's what I wore for week three of Me-Made-May '13. ... That's all for week 3. I've...

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Spring Cleaning Giveaway Winners

Friday evening was the deadline for entries in the Spring Cleaning Giveaway. Thank you to everyone who was interested in the patterns and dresses! Today, I'm announcing the winners. I'll make this...

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Black & White Peter Pan Collar Dress

I have yet another finished project from my unfinished object pile to share with you. I'm sure you're getting tired of hearing that, but you know it's only because you're jealous of my discipline....

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Me-Made-May ’13 Week 2

It's time to summarize the second week of Me-Made-May. It was rainy almost every day this week. Boo! I still managed to take some pictures every day. I'm going to start giving the details (when I...

May 13, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Lacy Tie-Neck Dress

Yet another project from the Unfinished Object Pile completed. I love checking things off that list! If you follow me on Instagram, then you caught a glimpse of this dress the other day. I've been...

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Floral Miette Skirt and Another Renfrew

I'd like to introduce you to my new favorite skirt. She's the perfect little herald of spring. I don't think I've ever owned a wrap skirt, and I never thought I needed one. Now I don't know how I...

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Me-Made-May ’13 Week 1

Here's a summary for my first week of Me-Made-May. I'll be posting a round-up each Sunday. After the first few days of Me-Made-May, I can tell that this month is going to be a lot of fun. I feel so...

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Purple Chevron Renfrew

For my first day of Me-Made-May yesterday, I wore another recently completed Renfrew. It was a Sewaholic pattern day, apparently, because I paired my Renfrew with my Thurlow trousers... I've had...

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For the Love of Cauliflower

I've turned over a new leaf and cauliflower is behind it. Cauliflower used to be one of my least favorite vegetables until I got a little adventurous with cooking it. Now it's my favorite...

May 2, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Spring Cleaning Giveaway

To start off my first Me-Made-May I've got a giveaway for ya', and it's a big un'! This giveaway has something for sewers and non-sewers alike. First, I have some patterns to give away. I will mail...

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Baked Potato Cauliflower Soup

I haven't shared a recipe in a while, but this one is worth passing along. It was a rainy day here yesterday, so it seemed like the perfect time for soup. Honestly, it's probably one of the last...

May 1, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Black & White Polka Dot Renfrew

In preparation for Me Made May, I've been hurriedly making more casual tops to wear. I know I'm behind the curve on this one, and the sewing blogosphere has been aflood with these for some time,...

Apr 27, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Striped Button-Up Skirt Reconstruction

When I found this dress at the thrift store last month, my mind was immediately flooded with ideas. I liked a lot of things about the dress: the colors, the stripes, the buttons, the pockets, the...

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Man Men Sewing Challenge Dress Complete…Barely

I finished my Mad Men Dress, just in time. I was so glad to have an extension. I aimed to have this dress done on Friday (the original deadline), but I've been distracted since Thursday. We're...

Apr 23, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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More Unselfish Sewing

I have more unselfish sewing to share with you. I made a dress for my momma, using my self-drafted cowl top pattern. I'm getting pretty good at pattern grading, but it still took me a while to get...

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Reconstructed 80s Bow Print Dress

It's been a while since I've done a complete reconstruction, but I did one recently. When I saw the purple bow print material on the dress above, I immediately thought of my youngest sister. She...

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Floral Pintuck Yoke Knit Shirt

I've been working on getting more me-made casual tops into my wardrobe in preparation for Me-Made-May. So, I finished this fun and comfy top this weekend. I'm happy to report that I'm really making...

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Me-Made-May ’13

I've signed up for my first Me-Made-May. Yippee! Here's my pledge: I, Becca, of Creative Notions, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '13. My goal is to wear a different handmade garment every...

Apr 15, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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A Swirl of Sunshine Dress

This dress has been in my UFO pile since before Thanksgiving. I pulled it out a couple of months ago and finished everything except stitching the buttons on the front. I finally added the buttons...

Apr 15, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Mad Men Dress Plan & Liebster Award

Strap in...this post has two subjects, but I hope you'll stay with me. Apparently, this is gonna be the year of sewing challenges for me. I learned something from participating in Sew for Victory:...

Apr 10, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Last Minute “Sew for Victory” Dress

I learned about the Sew for Victory challenge really late in the game (this past Sunday), but I decided that I really wanted to try to complete a project for it. I'm keeping this post really brief...

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Mini Mushrooms Make Me Merry Dress

I know, I know, the title. I just couldn't help myself with the alliteration. Besides, it's a totally true title. Oops! There I go again. I realize the title of this post could give some people the...

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Blue 40s DuBarry Dress

I'm still here! I have sewed a few things, but I have been a very bad blogger and neglected to post for a while--which, unfortunately, means that I have already failed at one of my goals for the...

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First Thrift Haul of 2013

I went on one of my thrift and flea market circuits this weekend, and I can't help but share what I found. I hadn't been out "thrifting" in months, and I almost didn't go out this weekend. But,...

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Looking Forward to 2013

Can you believe it's 2013? 2012 went by so fast. I was going to jump on the sewing blogger bandwagon and post a recap of my 2012 projects, but I figured if anyone is interested they can just look...

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Christmas dress & a new look for winter

I know I said I wouldn't have a sewing post up again until January but I couldn't resist sharing my Christmas dress that I finished at the last minute before we left. I've had the material for...

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To the dump and back again, and again, and again

I haven't posted an update about our home renovation in a LONG time, but Alex and I have been working on the house quite a but lately. We've been doing lots of demolition, and we're getting very...

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Lace Yoke Dolman Sweatshirt Tutorial

This tutorial is essentially a continuation of the basic dolman top tutorial. First, please see this post for instructions on making your basic dolman sleeve top pattern. Adding the yoke is easy...

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Wide Neck Dolman Top Tutorial

I decided to split up the tutorial for this shirt and the one for the lace yoke dolman sleeve sweatshirt. I'll post the lace yoke sweatshirt tutorial immediately after this one. To make this top,...

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Becca Burt

Me-Made-May ’13 Week 3

Spring Cleaning Giveaway Winners

Black & White Peter Pan Collar Dress

Me-Made-May ’13 Week 2

Lacy Tie-Neck Dress

Floral Miette Skirt and Another Renfrew

Me-Made-May ’13 Week 1

Purple Chevron Renfrew

For the Love of Cauliflower

Spring Cleaning Giveaway

Baked Potato Cauliflower Soup

Black & White Polka Dot Renfrew

Striped Button-Up Skirt Reconstruction

Man Men Sewing Challenge Dress Complete…Barely

More Unselfish Sewing

Reconstructed 80s Bow Print Dress

Floral Pintuck Yoke Knit Shirt

Me-Made-May ’13

A Swirl of Sunshine Dress

Mad Men Dress Plan & Liebster Award

Last Minute “Sew for Victory” Dress

Mini Mushrooms Make Me Merry Dress

Blue 40s DuBarry Dress

First Thrift Haul of 2013

Looking Forward to 2013

Christmas dress & a new look for winter

To the dump and back again, and again, and again

Lace Yoke Dolman Sweatshirt Tutorial

Wide Neck Dolman Top Tutorial

Tutorial: Reconstructed Lace Insert Shirt

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