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The Quest for Perfection, Simplicity 4149
“It’s a risky project with a lot of potential opportunities for disaster.” Hubby has been watching way too much Project Runway. “….. and you need to think about ¾ length sleeves.”...
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The Shanel SUIT
I always thought I wanted to be cremated, but now I’m not so sure. I mean, now that I’ve got something to wear………. At last, I have completed the coordinating skirt to my Shanel Jacket, which means I...
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… and the winner is…
iPhone cases, napkins, tablecloths, shoe bags, and a hot air balloon represent a small sample of the 576 creative comments submitted for Susan Khalje’s new Couture Dress Video and Pattern giveaway!...
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Simplicity 1461
It’s Tunic Time again meaning my ongoing attempt to make the perfect tunic has resurfaced! Hubs was determined to get a photo of me with dolphins in the background. Do you see any? All I wanted was for...
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Silk Tunic #2
Hubs and I were among the passengers of some 2,000 cancelled flights to Chicago this past weekend………. The only upside of missing our friends’ wedding was the unexpected weekend of sewing time, and I...
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The St. John Suit by Julie Starr (guest post)
A big welcome to my friend and co-author, Julie Starr, a lovely woman who models the example of excellence through her exemplary sewing, in addition to being a sewist who illustrates my motto with...
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Garment # 16 Simplicity 1612
TGIF Dear Readers! Would you believe I never wore Maxis until I started sewing? I just finished my ‘Weekend Maxi’, perfect for leisurely Saturday strolls through markets and poolside afternoons. Here...
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Birdie and Me
Greetings from the desert! A beautiful baby and gorgeous warm weather greeted us upon our arrival to Scottsdale. Can life get better than this? I’ve been asked countless times if I plan to sew for...
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Scalloped Edge Shorts
I learned something on this project that you may already know; scalloped hems look best on solids and pinstripes. Having said that here’s my latest….. Lots of lessons in the post actually. When...
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Floral Maxi Dress, Brochu Walker Inspired
I knew the Brochu Walker dress was my dress the moment I saw it – even online. <img class=”vce-single-image” src=”|!|vcvUploadUrl|!|/2023/06/Untitled-design-77.png” width=”1024″ height=”576″...
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