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dressmaking

MeasurementsThe first thing you need when starting a sewing project is a good set of measurements. Your measurements tell you what size pattern to use…

June 13, 2007
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Black

Butterick 4929 View B Summer is here and a quick and easy skirt pattern is a necessity! And when I say quick and easy I…

May 30, 2007
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articles

I’m in the Amen Corner!I read this online today from the New York Times. It is from the column “On The Runway” by Cathy Horyn.…

May 17, 2007
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Butterick

Butterick 4976 The popular wrap dress is in every designer’s collection. It is flattering on women of every age and figure type. I made the…

May 12, 2007
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fabric

Late Spring 2007 Mailer58″84% Polyester 16% Spandex Matte Jersey18.50Designer–Anne Klein 54″100% Cotton Lawn$9.00Designer–Liz Claiborne45″96% Cotton 4% Lycra Floral Pique$12.00Designer–Liz Claiborne 58″82% Cotton 18% Rayon Suiting$13.00…

May 10, 2007
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fashion

Sweet InspirationPrestonsbaby asked in the comment section about my fashion/fabric inspirations. I’m inspired by lots of everyday things (people watching, color combinations in nature, etc..)…

May 3, 2007
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dressmaking

It’s Going to be a Memorable Memorial Weekend!Little Jenise is getting married! I have known Jenise since she was a young girl. Jenise, her mother,…

April 29, 2007
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