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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25th 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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12th 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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28th 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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28th Jul 2022
Andrea says, "Stories start way before you see the outcome. This project started a year ago. Finally, here you are, the Rainbow skirt inspired by a Zimmermann design I found on Farfetch (2021). All…
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11th Jun 2022
Beverly says, "Just finished this top. The fabric was like a dream. It’s light and has movement but it is sturdy. Used a ballpoint needle." Fabric: Black/Ivory Jacquard Double Knit Pattern:…
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6th Jun 2022
Andrea says, "The making of the "Dance Dress", my draft, was the requested design for this Junior High dance. I made the princess bodice with 3/4" straps that helped to cover the underpinnings. The…
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6th Jun 2022
Kasey says, “Who says gardening can’t be fashionable? I finished a second pair of overalls for myself and my husband, and I used designer fabric to boot. It’s a Ralph Lauren denim from our local fabri…
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