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The “Unexpected Gift” Shirt & The “Be a Doll and Have a Merry Christmas” Dresses
The Facts Fabric: red cut-away jersey (gift!) Pattern: Kirsten Kimono Tee from Maria Denmark Year: 2012? Notions: thread (stash) First worn: December 24, 2012 Wear again?: Yes! I love it! Total price:...
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The “Birthday” Dress
This pattern was started for a previous challenge (I have forgotten which). But I did not get any further than cutting the pieces and then I lost interest – probably because another dress demanded it!...
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Happy Holidays
The Facts Fabric: From stash, originally from Croft Mill – about a couple of pounds per metre at the time. Used one and a bit metres. Pattern: Self-drafted, drew round an existing apron. Notions:...
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The “I got 67 garments and a crown ain’t one” final frock of 2012
The Facts Fabric: 5.5yds All That Glitters Red & Black Scroll Flocked Taffeta $35.70 (£22.15). I actually bought way too much in the sale so will be able to make something matchy matchy with the...
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The “Have a Wonderful New Year!” dress
The Facts Fabric: Gold Brocade Pattern: Butterick 6582 and Vogue 1137 Notions: A zipper…that’s it, just a zipper! Year: 1960 Time to complete: 3 1/2 hours First worn: December 2012 Wear again? Yes,...
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Happy 8498…I mean 2013!
The Facts: Pattern: Simplicity 8498 Fabric: quilting type cotton from 1993 Year: 1969 Notions: huge separating zipper, hem facing tape Time to complete: I’m going to make up a number and say 5...
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Israelites-The dress
Let’s play Where’s Wally. Happy holidays indeed, I have a minute to write this post then shoot out the door and road-trip it to Mum and Dad’s for Christmas so, by the time you read it I’ll be lounging...
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The “Happy” Hats
The Facts Fabric: 1/2 yard organic fleece from Brooklyn General and wool scraps from last week Pattern: Woodland Elf hat from Bend the Rules Sewing and Ear Flap hat from Mailorder #4, both by Amy...
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The “52 Weeks And I still Love to Sew” Pants/Trousers
I know this picture is a bit grainy but it really is the best I could do. I am in Texas visiting my family. If not for my husband I would have forgotten all about taking pictures and writing my last...
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The “English Holiday” Blouse and Skirt
The Facts Fabric: brown and teal cotton/wool? suiting (stash) and sumptuous and a little stretchy cloudy blue synthetic (stash, pretty sure it was red tag when I bought it) Pattern: Simplicity 1863...
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