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Recent Completed Projects
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Sewy Rebecca: Conquering the Scalloped Band
In my last bra post, I said I needed to get up to five new bras this year. Well, I’m just about there now with the addition of these two bras. Both are made from the Rebecca pattern by Sewy (a German company) and kits from Summerset on Etsy. I did try this brown combo once […]
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Sewy Rebecca: Valentine’s Day Edition
So, I’m a month and one holiday too late. I thought I’d get this sewn in time for Valentine’s Day and at least inwardly celebrate the day. But, alas, I lost my mojo. I was lucky it came back in a spurt Friday night after meeting up with Norma of Orange Lingerie who is in […]
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Assembly Line Sewing: Fehr Trade’s Lacy Thong
My underwear situation is pretty tragic. Once I figured out a year ago that I could sew my own panties, I refused to buy them any more (even at $5 a pair). Except, I also wasn’t sewing them either. It was Trena who mentioned she’d used the Under Armour thin wicking fabric from my local […]
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Long Lingerie Sewing Weekend: Pale Sea Breeze Rebecca Sewy Bra
It was February last year when I made my last bra. I guess sewing is a bit cyclical isn’t it? What really happens to me is that Sigrid starts posting her incredible creations and I get a crazy itch to try again. My plan was to make like ten pairs of Melissa’s excellent Lacy Thong pattern. […]
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Geometric Sweater Knit Cardigan: Burda Magazine 11/2012
I’ll be honest with you. I don’t usually care much for sewn cardigans. And, when people were getting on board the waterfall cardigan train three years ago, I happily passed. They don’t have the fitted look I seem to like in hand knit sweaters. But, I fell for the feel of this Burda waterfall cardigan (they […]
Book Reviews
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Book Review: Just Make Them Beautiful
Apparently, this last week was the anniversary of Grace Kelley’s 1965 wedding to Prince Ranier of Monaco. I thought it was high time I let you know that I *finally* read her wedding dress designer’s book, ‘Just Make Them Beautiful’. The book was published in 1976 and was limited edition at that time. There are […]
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I Finally Read “Over-Dressed”
And, I felt kind of depressed. And have spent the weekend obsessively cleaning out my closets, drawers and basement. I live alone in a three bedroom house and there is stuff in each of those rooms. I want to get down to the things I need. Not just the stuff I want. And, less stuff. […]
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Book Review: Sewing Lingerie from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
Guys, I’m so busy these days between work (larger projects, running a Fellowship program) and extra curricular activities (election season). I don’t want to tell you I’m on a hiatus from blogging since I may have a whim (like now). But, I will be posting very little until the end of September. I can only […]
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Book Review: Singer Sewing Reference Library: Sewing Activewear
I’m at least two projects or more from tackling my athletic wear (I sew by the color on the serger). But, thought you might be interested in a great resource on sewing athletic wear. I managed to purchase most of the Singer Sewing Reference Library in one fell swoop a couple years ago. One of […]
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Bunka Garment Design Textbooks Are Amazing.
I am not selling my books nor do I have access to the discounted price I originally paid. If you are interested in buying these books, please use Amazon Japan. The books are about $40 each plus shipping. If you email asking where to buy the books or asking to purchase mine, I will not […]
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