Tag: Spandex
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Giving it another go …
I started the year with the #2017makenine Challenge – pick nine patterns and get ‘er done during the year! So far, I am not too sure if I have been successful though. I started with the dress pattern in the bottom left hand corner. It was Vogue 9202, but it turned into a top, McCalls…
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Vintage pattern No. 4
Yes, I am almost finished my “Sister’s Sewing Projects”. I have finished her last skirt and am working on her matching shirt/jacket. We are going to have to go out and buy you more fabric soon, Sis! I haven’t abandoned Jungle January 5. I’ve still got some sewing to do on my second Jungle January…
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It’s January … and you know what that means …
It means it’s JUNGLE JANUARY 5! #junglejanuary5 Seriously, I never wore animal print until I “met” Pretty Grievances on WordPress. I always thought that animal prints were used for those lycra tops and pantsuits that Carol Burnett used to wear on her show! (Do you remember Mrs. Wiggins?) I was wrong! So wrong! Pretty Grievances, and…
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Love the dress… The Pattern? Not so much…
Sorry… But this is not the first time I have been shaking my head at a pattern envelope or PDF. This time it is McCall’s M7169. I love the photo and diagrams. This is another garment in my “Sister’s Sewing Projects“. Let me start with… I love my sister’s fabric choices! Both fabrics are cotton…
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Last weekend’s accomplishments.
Well there wasn’t much time for sewing, my sister came for a visit! I had my pants finished in advance so that we could laze around all weekend. Well, except for the 5 km walk/jog we did. My two sisters and I did the CIBC Run for the Cure Sunday. It wasn’t too hot and it…
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Fabric Frenzy!
… or what I like to call “My Pilgrimage to the Church of Fabricana”. I’m not in the least obsessive or possessive regarding all things sewing related. (Ya, right!) I have even sworn off fabric shopping – PERIOD – for the last year. Well, except for the couple of purchases I made about a month…
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A simple Boho skirt… and Daniel Craig.
A friend has asked if I can make her a Boho/peasant skirt similar to one she owns already. No problem, happy to assist… it just might cost you a few “mike’s Hard Black Cherry Lemonade” beverages though! C.P. (let’s call her that) has done her research and came equipped with instructions she has found…
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Jungle January and a black & blue Ocelot!
I love starting the year off with #JungleJanuary at Pretty Grievances! (Above image property of Pretty Grievances.) I usually don’t add jungle prints to my fabric stash, but I am always inspired by Jungle January. This year I have found two fabrics – one being a black & blue Ocelot. It’s called a Harmony Jacquard, 58%…