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I thought that since the previous Simplicity 2599 (two posts down) fit well and needed only a slight alteration to the neckline to fit better, I’d make a quick second version.  Well, it turned out to take forever because I … Continued

I started this blouse at least two months ago.  The semester got hectic, I’ve written the equivalent of a small book, the running and cycling got crazy then I got a job.  I finished everything but the hem weeks ago … Continued

I’m so pissed off right now that I probably should not even write this post. Remember that cute blue blouse from two posts down?  Well, I finally wore it and washed it.  This is what I saw when I pulled … Continued

In the past couple of days I’ve been working on a muslin for a vintage pattern.  The pattern is DuBarry 5020.  There is no date anywhere on the pattern, instruction sheet or envelope but my guess is that’s it is … Continued

When I first saw this blouse back in April of last year, I thought the two rows of buttons and the rolled sleeves with tabs looked really cute.  I was hesitant to make it however because it is a boxy … Continued

It started getting cold here (well, cold for South Florida) early last month.  I don’t really have every day type coats/jackets so I thought I’d make a fleece one and keep it simple but feminine.  I chose this pattern because … Continued

I’ve had this pattern for a while.  I bought it because I really liked the sleeves.  I actually really like the open back as in the pattern envelope but let’s face it, I need to wear a bra.  There is … Continued

I started working on this dress probably a month ago.  I decided to skip the muslin because it was an easy, loose dress so what could go wrong? WRONG!  I made the dress and it was ALL wrong.  First, it … Continued

I chose the first winner in the regular fashion, random number from 1 to 18.  For the second winner I eliminated the first winner, which meant 17 entries, and moved everyone that posted after her up one spot. The winners … Continued

I’m a masochist at heart so I have decided to join the Trench Sew Along. There are a few trench coats/jackets I’ve been eying and this will help me to actually commit.  First, there’s BWOF (BurdasStyle now) 04-2008-107.  This is … Continued

I’ve been meaning to make a pair of shorts for a while but I was a bit hesitant due to the fact that I’m still swelling (I hope) and I didn’t really want to spend time making something that wouldn’t … Continued