Monthly Archives: July 2012

A Sensible Top – Vogue 9771

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Sensible. The opposite of exciting. I just returned from a real vacation, which for me means getting away in every respect. I often overestimate what I can accomplish in a certain time period, and the refashion I planned to do … Continue reading →

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Let’s Hang On To What We’ve Got!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

“ Mom, it’s time for you to quit wearing this strapless top.” Is this a preview of what’s to come? “Mom, this house is more than you can handle. Let’s look at a retirement community.” “Mom, it’s time to turn … Continue reading →

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Keep on the Sunny Side – Vogue 8570

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

When the blue tracing lines unexpectedly transferred from the silk organza underlining to the seam line of my gorgeous 4-ply silk crepe, I did not cry, open a bottle or eat a gallon of ice cream. I returned to my … Continue reading →

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68 Garments and 8 Pairs of Shoes

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

I recently read an interview on The Pattern Review website with Elizabeth Cline, the author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion. I have not read the book, though I plan to.  Eventually ending up on Elizabeth’s blog  I learned … Continue reading →

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McCalls 3830

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

I recently bought the August – September issue of Vogue Patterns magazine. When sewing blogger Robin Denning announced her new position as Editor of the magazine I immediately renewed my lapsed subscription, however, after catching a glimpse of pages 76 … Continue reading →

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One $ Wonder(ful)

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

My mother gave me this dress some time ago. She bought it for $1.00 at a thrift store and thought the dress might look cute if I hemmed it. O k a y y y y y  … I thought … Continue reading →

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Red, White and ………

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

No, this isn’t a costume, but if I had a torch I might be in business! H A P P Y  F O U R T H  O F  J U L Y  ! ! ! I discovered this great … Continue reading →

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