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2019 sewing plans!
Yes, I know, January is almost over, but this year I have actually done some PRE-PLANNING and this year I plan on finishing: MY UFO’S: I know, like everyone, I still have a few UFO’s to finish – a top for my sister, a half made dress for myself, a pair of dress pants and…
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So how was Designin’ December 2018?
I hope you enjoyed yourselves! It sure ended with a BIG BANG at midnight last night! We had quite a slow start with one entry in early December … then there was a long, long pause … then BAM 12 more entries and most of them appearing on Instagram! Well done, Ladies! I thank you…
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My Designin’ December me-made Copy!
My Designin’ December me-made Copy is finished! I decided long ago to copy this Designer Original … an Oscar de la Renta, Fall 2018. I did notice that it had these strange looking tied-on sleeves and decided those would be a work place hazard for me! I did like the length of the sleeves and…
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Thank you for being such kind supportive Readers! I hope you have a lovely holiday season with your family and friends. I’ll be back in a few days posting my Designin’ December me-made Copy. I look forward to seeing your’s!
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Designin’ December Questions and my progress with my DD me-made Copy …
I had a couple of Questions about Designin’ December. Do I have to copy a “high-end” Designer? Nope! If your taste leans towards something like these Nordstrom jeans – from Veronica Beard RTW at a cost of CAD $418.42 – make them! I say … “Why buy when you can make it yourself – better…
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Our first Designin’ December 2018 Challenger …
is Sue Stoney of “Fadanista”! Sue has used a new pattern from “Pattern Union” to copy a Designer Original she saw at a Marimekko Exhibition. Here’s her Designer Original … and here’s her Designer me-made Copy! I love her hand painting! If you’d like to know how she did it, pop on over to her…
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“Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” … for Designin’ December 2018!
I know. I completely stole the image and the quote. Thank you White Rabbit for helping me illustrate my panic! LOL (illustration by Sir John Tenniel and written by Lewis Carroll) NO, NO it isn’t too late! Chill! It’s not too late to start … keep working on it … and finish! I am myself just finishing off…
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Another Rosie© Bag and the Circle Craft Christmas Market
The holidays are fast approaching and along with organizing and sewing for Designin’ December, I have been asked and have decided to make a few Rosie© Bags as gifts. I have a few cut out and I’ll be slipping the finished Bags on here as they get done, so you can have a look at them…