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Remember this post, wherein after removing excess fabric I realized I'd tapered the lower part a bit too much, hindering me if I had to leap for whatever reason. Well I've cut the maxi-dress and I feel like I can walk a straight line...lol. Also, it has become a work appropriate dress and too add a nice touch, I stopped at my favorite spot (The Loft) and picked up a ruched sleeve cardigan to

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Shift dresses are simple, however they offer a polished and put together look. You can wear it with a jacket or without one, pair it with funky jewelry or jazzy belt, kick azz pumps or wedges and off you go. The shift dress is a classic piece that can be worn from season to season, and year after year, basically its a garment that never goes out of style.Last week while on my lunch break I

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Another maxi-dress using Butterick 5181, Misses Dress with lined, close-fitting bodice and slightly flared skirt in three lengths, above mid-knee, lower calf or below ankle. The fabric is 100% cotton in black w/cream dots (from Walmart) and the midriff band is red polyester/cotton blend (from Fulton Fabrics).I underlined the bodice with black polyester lining and the midriff with the same red

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ETA:Everyone is making them, they look fussless, feminine, graceful and versatile. I made one for my daughter and she looked fantastic in it. Now it was time for me to try one, but unlike my daughter I am shorter, bigger and large busted and had to be mindful of certain things. I used New Look 6774, which offers several bodice variations. I selected A+K, which has the bandeau bodice with straps.

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I was visiting my favorite store, The Loft last week and was totally feeling their Scoopneck Tees and with the temperatures warming up this week I decided I had to find a pattern to pair with my white pant before falling prey to purchasing. I used New Look 6875, Misses Knit Top, Skirts and Pants and sheer stretch printed knit. I'd purchased the fabric about a year ago initially intended to make a

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I thinks Mrs. O done started somethin'.... I am in the office and literally every other female in here has on a cardigan from short ones to long ones.Two weeks ago my daughter asked me to pick up a few cardigans from the Loft and luckily they were on sale. Since then she has been crooning how much she likes them. As an after thought, I then went to the attic and pull out several that I had, and

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Simplicity 2638: Misses Maxi Dress. The pattern calls for cottons, blends, silky and gauze fabrics and instead I used a floral print knit fabric that I'd purchased from Joann's. The pattern envelope reads - "It's So Easy It's Simplicity"... and its right on point. The garment went together effortlessly and all seams were serged. What I really like about the dress is the gracious neckline... its

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My knitting mojo finally returned and I selected a vest pattern from IK Spring 2008 Issue, the Aleita Shell by Bonnie Marie Burns. I love wearing vests, its something about them that gives such a crisp look to a top & pant or top & skirt ensemble. They are great in that you can wear them into different seasons and works well alone or with other pieces. I'd envision sewing up a blouse to pair with

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21 years old and oh how fast time flies... A precious little flower that is in constant bloomI watch as yet another milestone around the corner looms. It seems like only yesterday that we shared a breath.A tiny little angel thats always in flight as soon as you came into my life you brought me so much light. Your beauty is so stunning your smile makes me melt I'm so proud to be your mommy.It's

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I was inspired by Shannon @ Hungry Zombie Couture after reading her posts on her favorite TnT pattern - Simplicity 4599. She has made several versions and every single one is gorgeous. I used New Look 6896, which consists of Misses pants and skirts. I'd actually purchased the pattern for the pants, but Shannon's skirt aura caused me to try the skirt. The pattern is a piece of cake and will say

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A birthday is another day, young of mind, yet youthful looks go away. Another year older, the world seems a bit colder. Yet my heart still burns, and for love it forever yearns. Another year older, I grow even bolder. Life is for us to learn from, as calculated as a mathematical sum. Another year older, hurting blazes now just smolder. Letting go of past rage and pain, living life and feeling

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I couldn't help myself I am a pattern repeater I just had to make another New Look 6892. I wore the first one on Wednesday and talk about total bliss, that's what I was feeling while wearing it. The weather was perfect and the fabric just softly billowed as the breeze waltzed around me...lol. I received several compliments and one young lady asked to feel the fabric, which added fuel to the fire

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Hi All,How are you doing? Although I haven't posted in a few weeks, I have been checking out your blogs and loving all the garments and totally inspired. All that inspiration has resurrected my sewing mojo and instead of pulling out my all time favorite Simplicity 2766, which I was putting serious wear and tear on, I went in search of another pattern. My latest fav is the chiffon blouse, which

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Hello All... how is everyone doing? The weather has warmed up considerably, reaching 92 degrees in New York today. I was totally thrown off guard, although I'd been listening to the forecast for the last few days, I didn't really think it would get so warm. Boy 'o boy was I wrong, and of all days, I had to be outside today... I think every other word that came out of my mouth was sheesh its hot..

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I've been playing with my buttons. The first pic shows how the buttons should be placed.Then... I did double button placement - sort of a faux double breasted look...ummmThinking I could use covered snaps underneath the button placket.What do you think?Also, I plan on doing a reversible belt using the fashion fabric on one side and faux dk brown leather on the other side, and would like to add

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New Look 6617 is coming along nicely. For a brief moment I thought my jacket wouldn’t be finished in time to compliment the mild weather. The weather was morphing into real Spring temperatures, high 50s and the Sun was making it feel like mid-60s prompting people to venture outdoors with lightweight or without coats. But as of today it’s a chilly 37 degrees and windy…brrrrr. I refused to put on a

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This is a revisited pattern, which I did in 2007. At that time I was totally new to sewing garments, and for some unknown reason selected New Look 6617, which was a total challenge, but ended with favorable results. Initially, my plan was to do Simplicity 2766, but of course, detoured and started on NL6617. I had forgotten how many pieces there are to the pattern and was quickly reminded when I

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New Look 6731 Misses Knit Top/Tunic I should've stopped while I was ahead and seriously need to move on from tunics and try something else.... ummm like focus on my jacket. Last nite, I decided I would do another tunic and thought this fabric would be perfect. I purchased the fabric at Sav-a-thon some time ago, which had bundles of jersey knits 3 yds for $4.99. Also, I thought working with a

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Simplicity 2766 is becoming a total addiction for me, such so, that I am on my 3rd tunic..... rescue meeeee...lol This time around I used a bold print, trying to add more color after Tunics 1 & 2. I am seeing Tunics everywhere, satin tunics, silk tunics, cotton tunics and just simply tunics. I noticed tunics last year, but didn't give them any serious consideration, but this year, I am so loving

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Pattern Description: Misses/Women Pants, Skirt, Jacket in two lengths and knit Dress or TunicPattern Sizing: 10-18Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? The instructions were very easy that I was able to whip up the second one in no time.What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Initially, the dress caught my eye, but

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Misses Knit Dress or Tunic with Bodice and Skirt Variations My daughter participated in a college fashion show and all of the participants were asked to wear a black dress for the Finale' and she asked me to make her a simple black dress. This pattern was super easy, especially being that I was asked to make the dress a mere 4 days before the fashion show. I like all the variations and initially

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ETA: Last night I completed the hemming and did the buttonholes. Oh, the buttonholes were a PITA. I had the hardest time getting all that fabric between the feed dog and presser foot. I know one isn't suppose to push and pull the fabric under the presser foot, but the feed dog wasn't moving the fabric, so I had to help it along and at the same time praying that I wouldn't bend or break the

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ETA: In taking a closer look at my dilemma, which is a high armhole, I went in search for tips and techniques on how to solve the problem. Most of the tips suggested altering the pattern piece prior to sewing. Unfortunately, some of the garment pieces have been sewn and other pieces baste stitched and basically trying to tweak it in its current state. What I really want to achieve is a lower

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