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I know how difficult it is to find vintage patterns in large sizes.  It’s almost like all women back then were a  slim 30 bust and 25 waist.  I don’t think I’ve measured either since I was 5 years old.  … Continued

Many of you probably don’t know this but while I claim to live in Miami, I really don’t.  I do live in Miami-Dade County but about 35 miles south of Miami proper.  I can’t even say I live in Homestead, … Continued

This dress was almost called the “ER Rush Dress”.  In the process of making, well, more like ripping apart, the dress, I managed to drop the seam ripper on my big toe sharp end down.  OUCH. Son of a mothereffing … Continued

I went snoop shopping a few days ago and tried a cute little skirt that I really liked.  It’s a simple skirt, one of those with the elastic waist that you can wear high on your waist.  I thought about … Continued

I had surgery almost three and a half weeks ago.  The first two weeks were pretty hard and I could hardly stand, let alone stand straight.  However, the last week and half has been worlds better.  I can actually do … Continued

I must be a glutton for punishment.  There can be no other explanation as to why I’m doing what I’m doing.I’m graduating from college on May 1st (YAY!!!!!!!) and with all the weight loss, I have nothing to wear.  To … Continued

Finally!  I finished this top two weeks ago and I am just now getting around to blogging it! Does it look familiar?  Well, it should!  It is the same pattern as this other one.  I liked that top so much … Continued