Swimsuit Sewing 2013: So, So Close

How was your weekend?  I decided to bite the bullet and cut out my Bombshell Swimsuit last Friday and made a lot of progress on it over the weekend, but not enough to actually finish the suit.  The ruching was a little time-consuming but totally worth the end-result, and assembling…

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Pattern Review – Magic Pencil Skirt [Pamela’s Patterns]

Pattern: The Magic Pencil Skirt from Pamela’s Patterns Fabric: Yellow doubleknit from Gorgeous Fabrics Size: XSmall Top: H&M (really old) Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger Lipstick: Nars Niagra I had the craving for a yellow pencil skirt last winter when Sunny posted a photo of a button-down shirt she made paired with…

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Spring Sewing Swap – The Reveal!

In addition to having a good mail day last week, I also received a package in the mail from my Spring Sewing Swap partner Sue, who writes the blog Sewin’ Steady.  I think I literally shrieked out loud when I opened the box – the Sewaholic Lonsdale dress pattern!!  I…

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A Good Mail Day

It’s here it’s here, my swimsuit fabric is here!  Let me tell you, I am so happy/impressed with my new fabric find, The Fabric Fairy.  The shipping was super fast and packaged so nicely – the fabric bundle was tied with some fold-over elastic (hello, DIY hair ties) and additional…

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Finished Project: Floral Tiramisu

Pattern: Tiramisu by Cake Patterns Fabric: Jersey from Metro Textiles in NYC Size: this round, a 30D for the bodice Finally, a finished garment!  Seriously, it’s been a month since I posted something?  Yuck!  I blame a) my schedule and Chris’ not matching up well and b) the weather being…

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