23rd Sep 2023
Ronnie says “I used Vogue 1086, a dress pattern by Tracy Reese, and Black/White/Raspberry Daisy Viscose Crepe Print to make my dress. The fabric was washed and machine dried prior to cutting. I did ma…
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22nd Sep 2023
The combination of linen and embroidery create a stunning and unique look that can add so much to any outfit. The mixture of embroidery's intricate designs with linen's soft and smooth texture provide…
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17th Jun 2023
Pat says, “I love this fabric; it is lightweight and incredibly comfortable! I purchased this fabric from Roz of Sew Much Fabric. I chose New Look pattern #6656 because of the butterfly sleeves.The bo…
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31st May 2023
Kikki says, “ Found these buttons in my stash and figured I would make that the inspiration for my dress. I had a few scraps of the pink fabric left from a previous project and figured it would be a g…
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17th May 2023
Abby says, “This is a McCalls 6515 wide leg pattern. I designed angled pockets into it so that there was some kind of storage space in these pants! I used a completely different waistband that I had a…
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26th Apr 2023
I’ve always been a fan of texture so I was naturally drawn to the tweed-iness of the boucle fabric. Additionally, when I sew for myself, I consider what compromise I’m looking for between comfort…
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21st Apr 2023
Patricia says, “The pattern used for this jacket was Know Me Patterns, ME2004. I chose the Inkwell Faux Leather from Sew Much Fabric. Modifications I incorporated included lengthening the front and ba…
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19th Mar 2023
Ann and her husband were invited to a beautiful late summer wedding here in Houston, Tx. The event was a semi-formal affair for a colleague of Ann’s husband. Because Ann’s sewing time is limited ri…
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13th Dec 2022
Beverly says, "I just finished with this stretch velvet. Love it. The ribs are going horizontally with the grain. Fabric is easy to manipulate, and I used a size 11 stretch needle."Fabric: Black Plea…
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29th Nov 2022
Beverly says, “I used a size 11 stretch needle. The seams naturally open when pressing, so I didn’t serge seams because it does not ravel. Pre-washing the fabric is optional. I used the knit fusibl…
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27th Nov 2022
Andrea says, "This number is my Ponte dress. The fire to my wardrobe when I need a quick "dressy" outfit with a simple pair of shoes. What is it about red that takes an outfit up a notch or two? Th…
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28th Jul 2022
Paula says, "A summer make for me. Tie T-shirt, lounge pants, and flare skirt. The design on T-shirt and pants was created by me with Procreate and sublimated on a white jersey knit, then stitched o…
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