Plans for the Great Coat Sew-Along

I’m participating in the sew-along over at The Great Coat Sew-Along, and I’ve chosen to make view B from McCall’s 5525. I’m a little apprehensive since this is the first time I’ve ever tackled a project this complex, so it will be quite the experience! I figured this would be…

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Leather Cross-Body Bag and Clutch

              The leather-working bug is highly contagious – after making my backpack I last month, I couldn’t wait to get started on my next leather project!  Especially because I have access to industrial sewing machines at my job, there was no reason to not…

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2017 Sewing Review

  What a year it’s been! 2017 was a pretty solid year at chez Sew Wrong, not nearly as busy or crazy as 2016 and I’m completely ok with that. In reflecting back on sewing new garments for my wardrobe, this year consisted of sewing with a lot of blues,…

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Portside Travel Set

  I don’t know what I would have done on my trip to Barcelona if I didn’t have this Portside Travel Set, what a lifesaver!  Packing for a three week trip isn’t easy, but let me tell you, this duffle bag fit everything but the kitchen sink.     I used…

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Archer + Alder Shirtdress

  I pretty much live in Grainline Studio patterns these days.  Linden sweatshirt one day, Lark tee the next, I wore my Cascade duffle coat to death this winter, and I just finished sewing two other Grainline patterns (more to come on those soon).  I had a red Morris blazer almost…

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