Tag: sewing
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Some Days We Get Dressed (Other Days It’s More of An Upholstering)
I thought when I bought this fabric that I had only bought just enough to make the dress I was planning to make out of it, and no more. When I went to cut it out, though, I found I had at least twice what I needed. No wonder it was taking up so much…
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Ultimate Summer Sundresses: Even When I Use Modern Vogue Patterns, I Look Vintage
This project is covering a lot of ground for me. It’s my submission to the Sundress Sewalong hosted by Heather and I’m planning to write up a quick post for The Monthly Stitch, since the August theme is all about the number two. Gingham was supposed to be on-trend this summer. Did it actually turn…
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By Hand London Flora Dress: In Late Summer Plaid
This is one of those dresses that was both deceptively simple and at the same time quite complicated. The pattern is By Hand London’s Flora dress with a lengthened hemline. The crinoline just barely peeks out, providing a bit of a lacy touch; though, the real reason for the crinoline is that the fabric wants…
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Simplicity 3475: Vintage Video Game Vixen
This is a dress I made last winter, but I’m finding that I really prefer to wear crazy novelty dresses during the summer as opposed to any other season. It’s definitely summer, so it seems like a good time to finally get this one recorded on the blog. I originally saw this fabric made up…
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Sewing Dare Accepted/Sewing Dare Completed
Remember Sewing Dares? There’s another round going on now, and this time I threw myself in for one. I asked specifically for a dare related to shorts so Gillian dared me to make either Kwik Sew 3854 or BHL Holly shorts. I did not think this through well, since completing the dare means posting pics of…
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Vintage Butterick 5455: That 1970’s Pink Noir Jacket
It’s only about 100 degrees here, so my brain thought, “Hey, I should post about that spring coat I made.” It makes no sense season-wise, but I have the feeling that the longer I put off writing about this coat, the less likely I’ll post about it at all. These photos are back to the kids…
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By Hand London Sophia Dress: Blue Stripes and Red Clover
I’m ecstatic to show off this project. I’m too excited to think of anything to say about it. Maybe if I start with a picture some words will follow. This post is a bit picture-heavy; I’ll explain why at the end. This is the By Hand London Sophia Dress. I loved this pattern even when all they had…
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I’ll Get Those Plumbers: Koopa King Costume
I’ve been more in sewing mode than I have in blogging mode lately. If you happen to follow me on Instagram (I’m @carihomemaker), you may have noticed a lot of in-progress sewing that hasn’t made it’s way over to finished blog photos. Hopefully I’ll get around to blogging at least the most interesting stuff, like…
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Blue Ginger Doll Anne + Violet
I had intended this to be my entry for the Blue Ginger Doll #getyourkniton contest, but didn’t get it posted even remotely close to the deadline. I ended up with a casual dress I really like though, so I still win. I’ve had this strange novelty knit fabric in my stash for several…