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Nov

18

Fabulous Vintage Patterns

November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

So Vintage Patterns has absolutely exquisite sewing patterns. They are truly vintage, not reproductions. They stock over 4000 patterns from the 1900’s on up.
And, even have a huge assortment of Movie Star Patterns. These particular patterns from the 1930s and 1940s featured popular movie stars such as Carol Lombard, Olivia De Haviland, Betty Grable, Katherine [...]

Nov

15

Christmas Candy

November 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With a name like “Candi Cane”, ya gotta love Christmas! But even more than the Holiday itself, I adore ALL the yummy Holiday candy abound!
This super cute, ultra festive Bon Bon Garland from Craftbits.com is just the perfect sweet thing to adorn your tree. You can make this fabulous project out of any type of [...]

Nov

8

Sew Organized

November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I am in the process of revamping my closet. Like most of my friends my age (mid thirties in case you were wondering) we are feeling the need to update our looks. I no longer want to wear the stuff I did in my 20’s and am NO where near wanting to shop in the [...]

Nov

7

Panty Raid

November 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With all the things I have sewn in my life, I have to say that I have never sewn undies. Dancer trunks, yes- but underwear- no. I just never thought about making them. But DIY Style has changed my mind!
DIY’s Mccall pattern features super sexy panties, a chic little slip and other stylish under garments. [...]

Nov

5

Bunny Baby

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Part of the fun it seems to me in having babies, is to be able to dress em up. I have visions of myself with my own mini me dressed in matching ensambles lunching at a chic cafe. Ooh, does that sound very Joan Crawford? Ah, I guess that is why I have a dog!
Maybe [...]

Oct

30

Flower Costume

October 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

I just found this adorable flower costume for the puppy in your life. Made with felt, this super easy to make costume will have your dog looking like a ray of sunshine in no time!
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Oct

30

Cute Apron Pattern

October 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

Designer Phyllis Dobbs sent me this link to a free apron pattern. Although I am not wild about kitty fabric, the shape is ultra feminine and super flattering. This could look so retro in a mod-print fabric or very chic as a vintage “hostess” apron in a sheer chiffon. I can so see wearing this [...]

Oct

24

When Fashion Meets Technology

October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Fashioning Technology: A DIY Intro to Smart Crafting by Syuzi Pakhchyan is a new book brought to you by CRAFT.
This book demonstrates how to blend sewing and assembly techniques with traditional electronics to assemble simple circuits using conductive thread, solder joints for snaps, and switches for buttons. With the sewing machine as a viable substitute [...]

Oct

20

Yoga Mat Bag Part 2

October 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

After posting about how to make a yoga mat bag, I decided to take my own advice and make one for myself!
I used the Craftbits.com yoga project and just added a pocket with a heart applique and 2″ double-faced satin ribbon for a tie.The bag itself is made from a chartreuse green canvas duck so [...]

Oct

10

Sewing- Burda Style

October 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I was just playing around on the Burda Style website and oh man- what a fantastic resource! They have so many modern, cool, and ultra stylish patterns to choose from. And, most of them are Free! Plus you can download them from your home printer.
I fell in love with the Sindonie Variation Skirt. Part vintage [...]

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