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Butterick 3126 Sundress
My first finished item for 2014.Excuse quality of photo. Inside and late at night!!I picked up both the pattern and the fabric from the Toronto sewing meet-up in November in Hamilton. I needed another...
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Pastille Dress - Worn at last!
What do you wear to a summer wedding when you are on a RTW Fast and you have had no time to sew? And of course you want to wear something new!You thank goodness for a green linen Pastille dress that...
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Robson Coat
Very exciting day today! I finally finished my Sewaholic Robson Coat.I purchased the fabric in March last year on a trip to Seattle, at a fabric store called Nancy's Sewing Basket. Instead of souvenirs...
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Marfy Top
I discovered a Marfy top free pattern sew along the other day. Of course it was back in January, but better late than never!I have been wanting to try a Marfy pattern for a while but have been very...
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Me Made May 2014
Well it is that time of the year again. Me Made May is coming up in a few weeks. Zoe of "So Zo, ....What Do You Know" has set the challenge in motion again.Wearing a sleeveless Sewaholic Pendrell...
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MMM 14. Week 1
May 1Dress: Simplicity Jumper (Simplicity 2848 - inspired by Project Runway)Coat: Colette Patterns Lady Grey CoatJewellery: Black lamp work beads braceletMay 2Skirt: Grainline Moss Denim...
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McCalls M6801 - Dress
I bought this pattern last year when McCalls had one of their big sales. I actualy bought several patterns and forgot about this one.When I was reading the April/May issue of Threads magazine a few...
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MMM Week 2
MMM Day 5Top: Sewaholic PendrellCoat: Sewaholic Robson TrenchcoatJewelry: Blue Glass Bead and Gold Necklace MMM Day 6Dress: Butterick 5247Jewelry: Black lamp work bead braceletMMM Day 7Top: Portrait...
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MMM Week 3
Can't believe that we are over half way now. Where is the time going!MMM Day 12Black cropped trousers - Simplicity 5259Jewelry: Black lampwork bead braceletMMM Day 13Top: Sewaholic Pendrell (must be my...
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MMM Week 4
This week started with a Holiday Monday in Canada. Victoria Day! Known as the May 2-4 long weekend or as I like to call it gardening weekend!Day 19Top: Colette Patterns Sorbetto (available as a free...
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MMM Week 5
The final week!I have tried to take as many photos as possible outside in front of my Mulberry tree, to show how green it has got from the beginning of May to the end. (Thanks guys, all three of you,...
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OAL 2014
I have joined the Outfit Along 2014 (OAL 2014) co-hosted by Lauren at Lladybird and Andi at Untangling Knots. It is a combined knit and sew along.For the knitting side I have downloaded the Myrna...
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Mabel Skirt
I have finished my first Colette Patterns Mabel skirt.Even though I am short, I added on a couple of inches to the length and am happy with it. I love red and haven't had a red skirt for a while.I...
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Knitcation
My Knitcation is a vacation that we are planning at the end of August. To me part of the fun of a vacation, is the planning that leads up to it, so this Knitcation is exactly my type of pre-vacation...
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Spring Sewing Swap 2014
I took part for the second year in a row in the Spring Sewing Swap hosted by Kestrel Finds And Makes.I was so excited when I received my parcel from Claire at I WantTo Be A Turtle that I didn't take a...
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OAL 2014 - completed!
I have two items to share today. I finished a dress and a cardigan as part of the OAL hosted by Lauren from Lladybird and Andi from Untangling Knots.First up is Simplicity 1803. I really enjoyed...
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The Yaletown Dress
I was lucky enough to be chosen as a tester for Sewaholics newest pattern. The Yaletown dress and blouse.The Yaletown is a loose fit dress or blouse with short sleeves. It is designed for soft drapey...
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A Grainline Archer
After a few months break, I am sewing again!I bought this pattern well over a year ago, and last summer I cut out the pieces and after a few seams, put it away.Over the February Family Day long weekend...
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Me Made May
Spring must be here! It's Me Made May!!!Because I haven't been sewing much over the last few months and because I got rid of a whole load of clothing as part of having a good look at my wardrobe and my...
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Me Made May- The First Few Days
Although late signing up, being a keener for these Me Made May challenges I actually started before May 1.I wore my turquoise Colette patterns Moneta on Wednesday April 29 while out for dinner and then...
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Me Made May Days 4 -9
Happy Mother's Day to all Mother's out there!Day 4, an oldie but a goodie, Butterick 5247Day 5, a Marfy skirt, this was a free pattern. I used the excellent tutorial from A Challenging SewDay 6 a...
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Style Arc Elita Designer Top
I took one look at the Style Arc Elita designer top and knew I had to make it. It also helped that I had a large piece of navy blue jersey in my sewing room just waiting to be used.I love the fact that...
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Me Made May Days 10- 17
Happy Victoria Day! Day 10For dinner out at a local Italian Restaurant, I slipped my new Style Arc Designer Top on over a sleeveless top. Day 11For work I wore black cropped pants ( Simplicity 5259)...
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Me Made May days 18 -24
So week three and going strong. Well as long as you don't count Day 18. I had nothing, nada. It was a Public Holiday here in Ontario (Victoria Day) and I worked in the garden all day wearing an old...
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Me Made May Days 25 -31
A bit late, but I wanted to just round off Me Made May.Day 25Skirt and top from Vogue patterns. Easy Options 2218Day 26Under the black suit jacket there is a Portrait Blouse (Gertie's New Book For...
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