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Pattern in action: Simplicity #4070
This is Part 2 of a three part series. See Part 1 by clicking here. As Madonna says, “Get Into the Groove”. It’s time for 80s Prom!!! I am wearing Simplicity #4070 for this occasion, in view C as a...
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Pattern In Action: Simplicity #2766
I’m calling this my Nashville Jacket because I wore it to PaleyFest when Emily and I went to see the cast of Nashville do a Q&A. Now every time I put this on, I start hearing country tunes… This...
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Reader Q&A
The Moxie library reference desk is now open for answers! I had a question from Rebecca about how I attached the lining to my Summer Solstice Dress last summer. Rebecca has tried this dress a few...
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Pattern In Action: Simplicity #1699
What a roller coaster leading up to this Pattern In Action! First it was a reminder that I still have carpal tunnel (thanks, day job). Then, at the 11th hour, I broke my sewing machine. That is for...
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There’s a pattern for that!
It’s time for another edition of… There’s a Pattern For That! While Hugo was getting repaired and Lizzy hadn’t come home yet, the question became, “What’s a girl to do when she cannot sew her own...
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A Skirt & A Giveaway
There was an Officer and a Gentleman. There was Lilo and Stitch. And now… a Naughty Secretary Skirt and a really good Giveaway! This is Sewing Studio with Diana Rupp, available on Craftsy.com. It’s...
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Maw & Mo Sew Along: Pattern Sizing
This is a continuation from an earlier post. In this post, we’ll talk about figuring out our unique pattern size… even though the envelope has standardized sizing, very few of us look like a fit...
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Age is Just a Number
My mom and dad surprised me with an early birthday box in the mail! Many moons ago, my mother had a brand new sewing machine in front of her and to help her out, my father ordered a series of books...
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Quality Over Quantity
I mentioned in a previous post that I was reading a book titled Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion by Elizabeth L. Cline. You can find a link to it in my new Amazon store or check...
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The Emery Dress
It is finally done! I’m calling this my Love in the Library Dress after the Jimmy Buffett song… it’s been a rather romantic week and this dress is just perfect for Valentine’s Day. The alphabet print...
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Pattern In Action: Vogue V8814
This is The Gatsby Dress. Part three in a multi-part series (part 1, part 2), with another installment to come next week after I wear this dress to a HOT party here in Los Angeles. The reason I made...
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Union Jack for Yule!
My goal for Christmas gift giving is to give handmade gifts as much as possible. I’m trying to be frugal and also stick to my stubborn guns that this holiday involves too much wasted spending. My...
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