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Christmas card perfect: My Porg-jamas
Patterns: Sewaholic Tofino Pants Thread Theory Designs Eastwood Pants I don’t shop at Jo-Ann Fabrics for actual fabric that often, but it can be a great resource for novelty prints. When the movie...
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Take Two for 2022: One last skirt
Patterns: Juniper Skirt by Mood Fabrics McCalls 6402 Okay, I know it’s already 2023, but I did happen to finish my last skirt just under the wire on December 31st, so I’m counting this as part of...
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How its going in 2023
We are halfway through 2023 and I have not written about one project. I have been sewing…somewhat. But I think I’ve been giving the phrase “slow fashion” a whole new meaning as my projects seem to go...
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Beachwear for a Rainy Day
Summer sewing has gone really well this year! It just might be because the weather has not been optimal. Many rainy days, cloudy skies and predictions of storms have made it hard to really enjoy these...
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Summertime Tanks: The Life of Riley
Oh this summer! The other day I went to put on my favorite bathing suit. As I was pulling the bottoms over my legs I hear “bbbrrrrrrruuuuuupt” – that all knowing sound of old elastic stretching out....
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The Cure for the Summertime Blues…or When Life Gives You Lemons
Summer in New England does seem to go by too quickly and this year is no exception. It’s been kind of a strange season weather-wise, but I’ve been able to make the most of it with a beach day here and...
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Tying up loose ends
In order to keep my momentum going this season, I go by the rule of ABC – Always Be Cutting. I need a steady stream of cut projects so I always have something to work on. This summer I was cutting new...
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Take Two: 2023 edition
It’s been a slow sewing season for me as I’ve had back to back illnesses in addition to some back and hip problems I’ve had to sort out. I have managed to make a few things though, I just haven’t had...
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Grommet trouble for Nusle Joggers
With the holidays in full swing and me being sick every other week, I have not had much time for my sewing projects. However, I was able to make some quick lounge pants with the rest of that knit I...
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Winter successes and failures
I had a rather unfortunate day today, trying to figure out pocket welts on the Seamwork’s Larkin Bomber jacket. This is a time sensitive project, since I’m trying to get this done before winter is...
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