Category Archives: Vogue Sewing Patterns

Giveaway Winners!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

My husband kindly agreed to draw the names of the Giveaway Winners and then showed up in a tux.  What a ham……… I was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to Aunt Maggie’s International Giveaway – nearly 200 responses with an … Continue reading →

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The Regis Dress

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Sometimes I make embarrassing mistakes, and for a while I thought ordering this white cotton/nylon lace from Mood Fabrics was one of those times. The flat lace reminded me of a tablecloth upon pulling it out of the box, revealing … Continue reading →

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MSN / Face the Lace

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

I’m still here at the resort. _______________________________ Lots of news at the Mood Sewing Network! For starters, Mood has added four new bloggers to the network bringing the total to twelve. Lori from Girls in the Garden Lauren from LLadybird … Continue reading →

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Sew the Perfect Fit – Review, Part 1

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

At last I’m now sewing along with Linda Maynard in her online class – Sew The Perfect Fit! The Craftsy course title and description completely captured my attention leading me to contact Craftsy. “Learn how to alter your patterns to achieve … Continue reading →

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What I Did For Love

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

My sewing goal for this post was to make two pairs of Style Arc’s Elle Pants from fabric I bought over a year ago inspired by Robin of A Little Sewing. The fabrics are a hi-tech matte hybrid in chocolate-brown … Continue reading →

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Party Pep – Vogue 8815

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

I’m a little late to the party with this pattern but I’ve finally arrived Vogue 8815 has received dozens of favorable reviews on PR.  I came close to buying a Kate Spade zebra peplum made in the same style, but … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Spirit! Vogue 8241

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

I started the New Year generous in spirit by making a dress for my daughter. It’s been over 15 years since I have heard “Will you make me a dress, Mom? ” and she wasn’t referring to a Children’s Corner or … Continue reading →

Posted in Easy Sewing, Evening Gown, Mood Fabrics, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns | Tagged , , | 116 Comments

Vogue 8742

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Whew! (click Like if you feel the same way)  On the First Day of Christmas my true love gave to me……. On the Third Day of Christmas I found myself alone, Which meant by the Fourth Day of Christmas I had … Continue reading →

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Vogue 8669

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

Thirty – eight degrees outside and a sleeveless cotton top? As temperatures go down thermostats go up …..sometimes to  s u m m e r   temperatures. Fortunately, I can pare down the layers to this top made of soft … Continue reading →

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From Grim to Grinning

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

What are your plans for All Hallows Eve? After wearing a ratty black cloak for 600 years, I was in the Mood for a makeover.  How do you like it? Since  I’m on call 24/7 , I need a dress … Continue reading →

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