Here’s a great piece from Vogue about Queen Elizabeth II’s lifetime of wardrobe choices. If you’re still trying to figure out what to make to represent next week’s theme, here...
Original Inspiration Zest is More Dress from modcloth.com ($49.99) Resources Fabric: Kona Cotton Lemon from fabric.com ($5.48/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 4070 Plus… Across the Celebration Wedge fro...
I’m slowly catching up on all the challenges I missed blogging about between March and May, and here is my VIP fabric challenge, made with the very specialist of special fabrics: one of the few...
Tempest over at Fanbloomingtastic wrote a neat little piece on the ’10 Things Learned’ whilst participating in the Sew Weekly Challenges. Seeing as that reflection is key to learning and ...
Next week, we’ll be sewing all things British to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee (60 years on the throne, for those not exposed to all stuff Royal). Sixty plus years gives r...
Two weeks ago I gave a very personal speech in Omaha as part of the Big Omaha conference. Amongst a lot of other things, I talk about The Sew Weekly and why it’s so important to me. So, if you ...
I grew up loving to sew, so for my birthday my husband bought me a serger so I could make a more finished garment. The sales person spent 3 hours training me on everything the serger was capable of d...
Original Inspiration Sunny Repose Dress from Anthropologie ($98) Resources Fabric: Island Breeze Gauze Black from fabric.com ($3.99/yd) Pattern: McCall’s 6558 Plus… Beachside Beauty Hat f...
This Sunday, if weather (and the temperament of a 4 year-old) permits, we’ll be heading to Pier 39 for the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. Since the Art Deco Society of California w...
Original Inspiration The Gingham’s All Here Dress from modcloth.com ($84.99) Resources Fabric: Moda Ooh La La Gingham Grey from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Pattern: McCall’s 6520 Plus… Fr...
Stumped by next week’s Las Vegas challenge? Here’s a few ideas to get you started: The perfect wedding dress for a quickie Vegas wedding. Use a 1960s vintage wedding pattern and ma...
Original Inspiration Taken a Sunshine to You Dress from modcloth.com ($87.99) Resources Fabric: Belle Cotton Lawn Bright Yellow from fabric.com ($4.98/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 6555 Plus… Sightse...
If you’re still on the fence about participating in this week’s challenge (don’t have any vintage patterns, don’t know where to start), here are a few patterns that you can pi...
Original Inspiration Stourton Streaks Dress from Anthropologie ($210) Resources Fabric: Riley Blake Tuxedo Collection Stripe Gray from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Fabric: Kona Cotton White from fabric.com ...
Original Inspiration Ivy Eyelet Mini Dress from Anthropologie ($278.00) Resources Fabric: Alix Eyelet White from fabric.com ($16.98/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 2147 Plus… Back in a Splash Sc...
Next week’s theme call for a creation inspired by the 1940s. The 1940s happen to be (at least, at the moment) my favorite fashion decade from the 20th Century. Perhaps because of the practicali...
Original Inspiration Musée d’Art Moderne Skirt in Black from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Michael Miller Dumb Dot Black/White from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Pattern: McCall’s 6570 Plus̷...
This week’s 10 Things comes from Loran. Her point “8″ is particular relevant to me — I met her first at the Alameda Point Antique Fair when I overheard her speaking about the ...
Last Saturday was the Art Deco Society Preservation Ball and while my friend, Libett, and I didn’t make our gowns, I’m pretty certain that the Sew Weekly readers would appreciate seeing w...
Next week’s theme calls for us to sew something using at least two different prints. I have a pretty difficult time when it comes to mixing prints so to provide everyone with a little inspirati...
Over at Fanbloomingtastic, SW contributor Tempest’s blog, she listed the ten things that she has learned whilst doing The Sew Weekly Challenges. I loved reading her post and thought that it wou...
Next week, we’re sewing with the color pink. Here are some amazing vintage pink dresses to get you inspired:
Original Inspiration Country Homeward Dress from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Antique Treasures Tulip Shapes Cream from fabric.com ($4.78/yd) Pattern: New Look 6587 Plus… A Sun Hat Called Des...
So, I ultimately didn’t sew much of my final Titanic dress. Down to the wire, I picked up a vintage bridesmaid dress in yellow to go under the hundred year-old gown that I purchased at Alameda....
Original Inspiration All Shook Up Dress from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Michael Miller Dumb Dot Black/White from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Fabric: 54″ Wide Tulle Red from fabric.com ($.99/yd) ...
Next week’s theme challenges us to make circle skirts, the type of skirt that was popularized in the 1950s. From this history: True circle skirts are not gathered or pleated. What makes them un...
Original Inspiration Reverie of Roses Dress from modcloth.com ($84.99) Resources Fabric: Sugar Hill Falling Roses White/Pink from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Fabric: Cotton Broadcloth Rose from fabric.com ...
In my typical fashion, I’m a week away from The Last Dinner on the Titanic event and I still haven’t made any substantial progress on my dress. Part of my problem stems from the fact t...
The Facts Fabric: Rayon Blend Jersey ‘Knit Squiggle in Pink’ and Black Hemp Rayon Jersey Blend (fabric.com) Pattern: Top, McCalls 5207 & Pant Skirt, Vogue 7384 Year: Top, 1976 & P...
Original Inspiration Good Ol’ Daisy Dress from modcloth.com ($67.99) Resources Fabric: Flea Market Fancy Legacy Collection Posie Turquoise from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Pattern: Simplicity ...
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