Tag Archives: sewing dresses

Burda 7081

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

I’ve made friends with Burda and I’m all the better for it!  I was trying to convince myself that Burda patterns weren’t for me, but had a problem doing so. I really liked the looks of so many patterns! Was … Continue reading →

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Twist and Shout

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

I planned on publishing a post with  F O U R  garments  and here I am with  O N E. …….. and it looks really easy doesn’t it?  Well, it wasn’t. I’m determined to master sewing casual clothes, but mistakenly I’ve confused … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Sewing Dresses, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns | Tagged , , , | 76 Comments

It Ain’t Nothing but a Houndstooth

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

 It Ain’t Nothing but a Houndstooth    Crying for accessories   I made the dress for football games since both of the college teams my family pulls for are black and something. I finished it Tuesday and their football seasons are … Continue reading →

Posted in Mood Fabrics, sewing blog, Sewing Dresses, Uncategorized, Wool | Tagged , , , | 98 Comments

WILL YOU EVER SAY NEVER?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

I  w i l l . I will never buy a wrap dress again. This is the fourth wrap dress I’ve made since January and there is no reason to fork out the big bucks, or even ‘bargain’ bucks again … 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 →

Posted in Mood Fabrics, sewing blogs, sewing clothes, Sewing Dresses, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns | Tagged , , , , , , | 59 Comments

Tunic Time!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

If my favorite garments were ranked by how much wear they receive, this one would get the Blue Ribbon, the Silver Cup AND the Gold Medal.Now I get to see if my most recent tunic dress will earn its place … Continue reading →

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New Look 6097 + Mood Silk Jersey

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

  Until today I owned one silk jersey dress.  I bought a Diane von Furstenberg silk jersey wrap dress in 2007 for which I paid $300.00. Since I’ve been sewing my clothes during the last 11 and a half months instead of buying … Continue reading →

Posted in making your own clothes, Mood Fabrics, New Look Sewing Patterns, sewing blog, sewing clothes, silk | Tagged , , , , , | 86 Comments

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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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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