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The first #designindecember entry!
… and it’s not who you think it is! I bet this #designindecember Challenger has probably forgotten she ever did a #designindecember outfit on her Instagram feed! That’s no surprise … she finished really. really. really. early … in January, 2019! Who is this early bird? Who made her own Designer Copy of this Derek…
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How to install metal rivets on your bags … the easy & inexpensive way!
*** Originally posted in the Lányos Handmade Shop Blog “Bag News”, just a bit of a technical problem over there and it leaked through here! 🙂 Tools: Some bag makers invest in a LEATHER PUNCH or HAND PRESS or a MINI PUNCH SET. I use a SEWING AWL. What you need will depend on your frequency of use, the number of layers and…
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Designin’ December 2019 – MORE Prize Sponsors!
Guess what I’ve decided? As you might know from this post here, I have four patterns to choose from to make my Designer Copy of my Designer Original – I am inspired by this Holly Fulton Spring/Summer 2015 Ready to Wear … … and I think the best choice out of my four patterns is…
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Designin’ December 2019 Prize Sponsors!
The replies are coming in from our generous DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2019 PRIZE SPONSORS! These are my favourite posts of the year – the generosity of these PRIZE SPONSORS just brightens up the blogosphere! No more delay – our DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2019 PRIZE SPONSORS! Check out their websites, browse around, pick out the prize you want to win!…
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One busy weekend after another!
… seriously 😁 who has time to sew … but they were wonderful weekends! Last weekend I discovered Dragon Alley in Victoria’s Chinatown. My sister @JCVArtStudio was one of the featured artists in “Art in the Alley” held by the Victoria Arts Council in Dragon Alley. I have lived here for 31 years and never…
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Inspiration … called DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2019!
For those of you not familiar with the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Challenge, this will be the 4th year now I’ve been coveting all the fabulous garments in the stores, magazines, online or on the runway. All the while thinking … “Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?” Last DESIGNIN’…