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RIP Iron
A moment of silence, please.In December, I splurged and replaced my iron. I had a coupon for a good deal at Joanns, so I picked up the Rowenta DX 1930. (Essentially this iron.) It was love at first...
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Wiksten Tank
In yesterday's post, I let you guys know that I'm working on the Wiksten Tank.I'm so excited to finish this project that I want to share my progress, even though due to my iron outage I won't be able...
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Winter Goal...
Just a quick note to say that this winter I'm going to sew through my stash and aim to make a quilt with all the bits and pieces I've got.Because this? This is nuts.I just keep asking myself "WHERE DID...
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Fabric Mart...
Fabric Mart, you evil temptress.Unless you've been living under a rock, you've surely heard about the amazing sale they're having through August 20th. No? 50% off many fabrics, some of which are even...
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Wiksten Tank, Finished!
I don't know that there is much more to say about this tank. I really love it, and it's definitely a fun summer wardrobe builder. The hem line is great, and if you're looking for a fast and easy...
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Wiksten Take 2!
I made a second Wiksten Tank, and it was part of a surprise package I sent to my internet friend Jiordan! I was in such a hurry to send the package out, and I left town for an epic 1,500 mile road trip...
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Technicolor Burning Lining
Look, we can't win them all and these photographs are no exception. When it's finished I'll take fancy photos!The Lonsdale began as a quick and dirty project which has spiraled out of control. I made a...
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Sneak Peak
I'll be writing a full post tomorrow, but for today, here is a sneak peak at a project I finished earlier this week for my niece's upcoming 2nd birthday!If you follow me on instagram, then you've...
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Tiny Sailorette!
I finally finished the tiny outfit and it has arrived to my niece!The shirt is coming back, sadly. I failed to put the buttonholes in at the top due to so many reviews stating that you really didn't...
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Mending Jeans
I get so bummed when my favorite jeans wear out. I've got a pair I like to call my "fat pants" as they are super saggy in the rear, are too long and I walk on the hems. I don't care though, these are...
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Quick cross stitch
My mom sent me this photo from a retirement community building that she works at. It was entered into a cross stitch contest. She called me to say she had sent the message, and said, "I think grandma...
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Knits and a SERGER!
Guys, on Valentine's day last year, my buddy Devon texted me while she was back home. She asked me if I was interested in a serger her mom was looking to get rid of. WAS I INTERESTED?! I kept asking...
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Quilt Project
My grandma Marie was a wonderful woman. She loved to bake bread, sew, crochet, not to mention that she made the best cookies and jams!! She made the polka-dotted jumpsuit I can be seen wearing on the...
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Sailorette in Action
Oh hey! My niece is probably the most adorable ever!!! Here she is sporting the tiny sailorette outfit, complete with snaps (cheating on the ill-fated button holes!) and cheese grin. This is a new...
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success and halloween thoughts
I went to Joann's with my housemate yesterday so she could procure fabric for her cape for her halloween costume.I FOUND THE TEMPLATE FOR MY GRANDMOTHER'S QUILT!!!! and I purchased it for $5 bucks,...
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Gumball Progress - Cutting
Last night right after work I met up with Devon at the craft store, where she curated some felt for my gumball pieces.I picked up some boning and I found they stock some great plastic-type material...
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GBD - Sewing the Bodice & Thoughts on Scissors
First things first. I intend to enter the Gumball Dress (GBD) into the costume contest on pattern review. I'm not super active on the site for a number of reasons, but here is a link to my profile.Last...
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GBD - Sewing Plastic & Placing Gumballs
We've got progress!!!The GBD is now starting to take shape. Sewing with plastic/vinyl is an entirely different beast though, let me tell you!I used scotch tape to place the felt gumballs. Once they're...
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GBD - Sewing Plastic
Over the years I have read many blog posts about sewing. Many of them were about topics I had not yet tackled, but this information found a home in my brain and at the right time, I've been able to use...
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GBD - Boning Tutorial!
This is the third time I've made this dress. Each time I've put it together up to this point, I've closely followed the directions, especially how to install the boning.My first go round, I installed...
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