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The “Questionable Inspiration” Shorts and Top
The Facts Fabric: Knit cotton from Jo-Ann’s ~$10 Pattern: McCall’s 5553 ~$.25 Year: c. 1979 Notions: elastic for waist Time to complete: 3 hours First worn: July 2012 Wear again? Top, yes. Shorts, no...
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Yellow Inspiration
Next week’s theme has us sewing with the brightest of colors. Here’s a little inspiration to get you pumped for a little yellow action. Grand Hotel Mezzanine Gold Michael Miller Secret Garden Fresh Cut...
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Make This Look: Unlock Your Potential Dress
Original Inspiration Unlock Your Potential Dress from modcloth.com ($89.99) Resources Fabric: Michael Miller Secret Garden Lock & Key Coral from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Fabric: Michael Miller Secret...
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The “Keep on the Sunny Side” Dress
The Facts Fabric: Vintage cotton, $25 from Vintage Fashion Expo Pattern: Butterick 3704, $5 Year: c. late 1940s Notions: zipper Time to complete: 10+ hours First worn: August 2012 Wear again? Maybe...
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The “Life Gets in the Way of Sewing” Dress
The Facts Fabric: Plaid gingham, pink eyelet ~$2 thrifted Pattern: Simplicity 4474 Notions: Vintage zipper – $.05 Year: c. early 1960s Time to complete: About 8 hours First worn: September 2012 Wear...
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The “Back to Basics” Gatsby Dress
The Facts Fabric: Rayon (?) from Novato Estate Sale: The Return! – ~$.25 Pattern: Folkwear #214 Notions: Vintage collar (repurposed) Year: c. early 1927 Time to complete: About 4 1/2 hours First worn:...
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Make This Look: Too Much Fun Dress in Cookout Crimson
Original Inspiration Too Much Fun Dress in Cookout Crimson from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Woven 1/4 Gingham Red from fabric.com ($3.98/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 1873 Plus Breezeway to Go Cardigan...
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The “It’s Just a Top” Top
] The Facts Fabric: Navy lawn from Stone Mountain and Daughter, $12 Pattern: Sorbetto top from Colette Patterns Notions: Embroidery floss Year: contemporary Time to complete: About 3 hours First worn:...
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The “Just Wing It” Wings
The Facts Fabric: Spare tulle lying around the house Pattern: none Notions: Flowers, blanket binding, glue gun Year: Timeless Time to complete: About 2 hours First worn: October 2012 Wear again? Not...
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The “Make Do” Cocktail Dress
The Facts Fabric: Printed crepe, thrifted – $1 Pattern: Simplicity (I forgot the pattern number) Notions: none Year: early 1960s Time to complete: About 5 hours First worn: November 2012 Wear again?...
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