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Don't Try This at Home...Or Do

I've used several marking tools over the years. My first sewing teachers taught us to use the transfer paper for marking darts. My mom used a special white pencil for marking. My teacher in college...

Apr 18, 2013 Like

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My $2 Nautical Dress - Vogue 8667

A few weeks ago I was searching the racks at Goodwill and found a gem in the linens section. This stable knit was hanging there with a $4 price tag, just begging to be taken home. I took all 3...

Apr 17, 2013 Like

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Time to Sew, Not to Blog

Today is the first day off I've had to sew in a while. So, instead of blogging, I'll be stitching! Here's a little quote I put together on PicMonkey. You're welcome to it, as well. This quote...

Apr 14, 2013 Like

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UPDATE: APRIL FOOLS!!! How To Super-Shrink Clothing

THIS IS AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE. I COULDN'T RESIST! If you keep reading I'll tell you how I really 'shrunk' my sweatshirt. I always hate it when I find a piece of clothing, put it on, and realize it no...

Apr 2, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Tips for Ordering Fabric Labels

I first heard of custom fabric labels via Make It and Love It. I loved the look of Ashley's custom woven labels. It wasn't long before I decided to get some of my own. Ashley ordered her labels...

Mar 20, 2013 Like

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Flat Seat Adjustment a.k.a. Baggy Butt Syndrome

For those of you who have a flat derriere, I bring you the Flat Seat Adjustment. I cannot personally attest to having this fitting problem, but you can find an example of a baggy butt here. You...

Mar 15, 2013 Like

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How to Remove Extra Fabric at the Crotch

I remember sitting in American History in 11th grade, wearing a pair of jeans that looked awful unless I was standing. There was a horrible pouch of fabric right above the crotch when I sat and it...

Mar 12, 2013 Like

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Full Seat Adjustment

I had to drop my sewing machine off at the hospital. Hopefully she'll feel better in a few weeks and can come home with me to have more fun. First, she needs to stop turning off when I'm stitching...

Mar 5, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Pants Fitting and the Rocky Mountain Sewing Expo

Last year I attempted to make a pair of shorts with McCall's 5391. I hadn't made a pair of pants since college, and my body has changed quite a bit since then. I decided I would make a muslin first...

Feb 20, 2013 Like

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Tutorial: Throw Pillows with Invisible Zipper

My couch throw pillows have been getting more and more flattened by the week. We have a deeper couch - a.k.a. I have short leg syndrome - and so the pillows are a necessity. A few weeks ago I...

Feb 12, 2013 Like

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How to Slim Jeans

I am not a big fan of skinny jeans. They make me look shorter, and heavier on the bottom, not what my pear-shaped figure needs. (A good straight-leg is my go-to style.) However, if I am wearing...

Feb 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Afton Tevas Boots

Do you love new shoes? I know I do. I found these 'Afton' Tevas on clearance the other day, after a snowstorm. These flats may not be sexy, but they will keep me dry and I can wear them with skinny...

Feb 2, 2013 Like

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See & Sew / Butterick 5741

I finished my tote bag today. Now that it's done, I can finally see the result of using the stiff interfacing. As I said before, I had no idea that bag making would be so difficult. I follow LiEr's...

Jan 31, 2013 Like

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Kitchen Appliance Cover

I've had my L'equip Wheat Mill for about 18 months and I absolutely love it. I use it to grind wheat and even rice into flour. I decided to make a wheat grinder cover so it doesn't get caked in...

Jan 29, 2013 Like

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Baby Toms via Pinterest

I made these little baby shoes the other day: I love little projects that help me use up remnants. I found this idea via Pinterest here. The pattern comes from Joanna and can be downloaded here....

Jan 24, 2013 Like

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Celebrating Change

Back in February 2012, I finished making my very first swimsuit. It looked great, and fit pretty well, except for one problem. The lining was less stretchy than the outside floral, resulting in a...

Jan 22, 2013 Like

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Butterick 5741 - WIP

I've taken a break from some of last months sewing projects and have started this tote, See & Sew Butterick 5741. I found this 44" upholstery print on sale at Joann's and snatched it up. It's like...

Jan 18, 2013 Like

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A New Year 2013

The year 2012 was a great year for sewing. I was able to check a lot of things off my list. As someone who loves list making and checking, it was really fun. Check! I learned to sew knits with my...

Jan 8, 2013 Like

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DIY Duct Tape Dress Form - Part 2

For the Part 1 Tutorial, click here. So, after Mr. A cut me out of the duct tape dress form we made, I put a hanger on it and hung it in the bedroom on a ceiling hook. I padded the hanger with some...

Jan 5, 2013 Like

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DIY Duct Tape Dress Form - Part 1

I've been wanting to make one of these since my sewing friend, Crystal, showed me hers. I chose to make a duct tape mannequin because 1- I don't have an extra $250 lying around to spend on one of...

Dec 17, 2012 Like

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Vogue 8766 WIP and Tips for Sewing with Lace

Last week, I decided it was time to pull out the sewing machine to make a holiday dress with the lace I bought in D.C. Originally, I had planned on using Simplicity 2648, but didn't like the...

Dec 11, 2012 Like

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I'm Lovin' Bloglovin'

I was a Blogger girl, until one of my followers @ So I Sewed This told me I had more followers than I thought, on Bloglovin'. I had no idea what Bloglovin' was, so I did some research. I was not...

Dec 11, 2012 Like

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Pleated Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial

Last year I shared my Pleated Tree Skirt Tutorial with readers @ Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night blog. There aren't a lot of tree skirt tutorials on the web, so here's a re-post that I hope you will...

Dec 6, 2012 Like

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Reindeer Felt Stocking

I did it! I finished Mr. P.S.'s stocking. If you remember, I took the pattern from the book Scandinavian Needlecraft. I didn't have much success gluing the reindeer to the stocking. Fuzzy wool and...

Dec 3, 2012 Like

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Christmas Stockings

The only sewing going on here the last few days involves Christmas stockings. I have been wanting to make some for the Hubs since my mom wants to keep all of our childhood stockings and I'm pretty...

Nov 20, 2012 Like

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Fall Mantels

I love summer! I love hot weather, playing in the water, and enjoying all of the wonderful plants that come out to play. I'm usually very sad to see summer go. The past summer hung around for...

Nov 8, 2012 Like

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Amazing Bathtub Cleaner

I found this neat tip for bathtub cleaner on Pinterest. Jen from Life Crafts & Whatever explains that to bust soap scum add 1 part dish soap and 1 part white vinegar to a spray bottle and spray on...

Nov 5, 2012 Like

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You're Gonna Want to Read This One

If you've never heard of Pinterest.com, you are totally missing out. This online pin board is great for organizing recipe ideas, sewing project ideas, word art, and really any web page that has a...

Nov 2, 2012 Like

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Simplicity 3758 and Happy Halloween

Halloween is almost over. Before I call it a night, I wanted to show you Mr. P.S.'s costume as the Phantom of the Opera: We look pretty good together, don't you think? I loved having a couples'...

Nov 1, 2012 Like

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Don't Try This at Home...Or Do

My $2 Nautical Dress - Vogue 8667

Time to Sew, Not to Blog

UPDATE: APRIL FOOLS!!! How To Super-Shrink Clothing

Tips for Ordering Fabric Labels

Flat Seat Adjustment a.k.a. Baggy Butt Syndrome

How to Remove Extra Fabric at the Crotch

Full Seat Adjustment

Pants Fitting and the Rocky Mountain Sewing Expo

Tutorial: Throw Pillows with Invisible Zipper

How to Slim Jeans

Afton Tevas Boots

See & Sew / Butterick 5741

Kitchen Appliance Cover

Baby Toms via Pinterest

Celebrating Change

Butterick 5741 - WIP

A New Year 2013

DIY Duct Tape Dress Form - Part 2

DIY Duct Tape Dress Form - Part 1

Vogue 8766 WIP and Tips for Sewing with Lace

I'm Lovin' Bloglovin'

Pleated Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial

Reindeer Felt Stocking

Christmas Stockings

Fall Mantels

Amazing Bathtub Cleaner

You're Gonna Want to Read This One

Simplicity 3758 and Happy Halloween

Pattern Review: Simplicity 5582 - Peasant Style Blouse

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