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The Bathing Suit Project
Part 1KwikSew 3696I have decided to make my own bathing suit(s) for my Christmas holiday this year. For two reasons, one I cannot face the harsh lighting and terribly unflattering mirrors in my local...
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Cowl Neck Scarf
I finished my cowl neck scarf the other dayIt was actually a nice quick knit. If you are on Ravely, it is a free pattern. A Burberry inspired cowl neck scarf...
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The Bathing Suit Project
Part 2We have a winner!! Using Kwik Sew 3696, and material of similar stretch to swim wear fabric, I have made my first bathing suit. It fits well and I will be able to wear it on the beach.(With...
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Corset Making
Just the biasing binding to finish stitching downIt has been a while since I last posted. With our upcoming vacation, getting ready for Christmas and being extra busy at work as the office will be...
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The Bathing Suit Project
Part 3 - the end!!Here is the second bathing suit. I chose to do the tankini this time and I really like how it turned out. Here is the third bathing suit and I did a bikini with the little skirt.I...
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Knitting With Wire
I completed this project a while ago but never got round to blogging about it. I tried my hand at knitting with wire and made a necklace and cuff bracelet.I had purchased the wire and beads back at...
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Jewelry Pouch
As I was getting ready for our vacation in December, I decided I needed something to keep my jewelry in for traveling. The usual zip lock bag didn’t seem right!!So I Googled and found this pattern for...
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Owl Sweater
It is finished at long last and I love my owls!!I bought the wool back in late spring last year as I thought I would knit through summer and have this ready for the Fall. However, I have discovered...
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Sewing Goals for 2013
January in my back gardenWell, we are almost at the end of January and only now do I get round to setting my sewing goals for the year!I think I am going to keep it nice and easy this year.I want to...
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Pattern Pyramid
The Pattern Pyramid is in Canada again! It also means that this is my first giveaway!!!I was very excited to win the Pattern Pyramid from the lovely Megan who blogs over at Crafternoon Nap. I think I...
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A Grateful Giveaway
My second giveaway in a week. My leg of the Pattern Pyramid still has a few days to go!!!I have decided to take part in My Happy Sewing Place’s Sew Grateful Week. Of course, as usual I am a few days...
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A Grateful Reflection
One of my sewing room companions. From my bear sewing years!As part of Debi's Sew Grateful Sewing Week, she asked anyone taking part to reflect on what the are sewing means to us and what we are...
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Sew Grateful Project Day
I was recently selected to test a bag for Sara, who blogs over at Sew Sweetness. It was a wonderful opportunity as I sew mainly clothes, but have enjoyed the few bags that I have made. Sara designs and...
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And the Winners are......
I have done the random draws for the Pattern Pyramid and for the Sew Grateful Giveaway. I decided to go very low tech with the draw. I printed and cut out the comments and then interrupted a rugby game...
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Shopping Bag
One of my goals this year was to start making some of my hostess gifts. So this is the first one, a reusable shopping bag. I used a twill fabric for the bag and then wide double fold bias tape for the...
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The Toronto Sewing Blog Meet Up
Dana, Gillian, Catja and KristiannThe first Toronto Sewing Blog Meet Up took place on Saturday and it was a resounding success. Thanks to Gillian and Adrienne for all the organizing!Vicky, Kristin,...
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Bag Lady
I have sewed not one but two bags in the last two weeks. It does of course mean I am behind in my sewing goals for the year. But never fear, a Mathilde blouse is half finished on my sewing table. So...
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Sewing Room update
One of my goals for this year was to organise my sewing room. I am always in such a hurry to get onto the next project that I let the "junk" accumulate.But I did it! And it only ended up taking a...
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A facelift!
For three years my orchid did nothing, now it blooms!!I have been blogging for just on two years and for the first few months I kept it private, it was just for my own personal enjoyment. But then...
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Mathilde .......at last!
Late again as usual!By now the entire sewing world has probably made at least one Tilly and the Buttons Mathilde Blouse, but better late than never I always say!!I chose a soft white cotton fabric with...
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