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Jalie 2563 - Running Shorts
I have tried the sports bra from this pattern before but never the running shorts. These are just a basic, no-pocket, no-frills running shorts and I love them! I didn't realize until just now that I...
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Jalie 3458 - Flared Skirt
How cute is this skirt? Spring is totally here (I REALLY hope anyway!!) and my Spring sewing mojo is in full swing. This is the Jalie 3458 Flared Skirt. I used my normal size and I extended the panel...
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Velvet Top - Kwik Sew 4134
I picked up a fun piece of knit crushed velvet when I was at the National City Swap Meet. I wanted it to be something fun. I finally decided the other night to make this out of it. I've used this...
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Jalie 2563 - Running Shorts (done right this time!)
Remember last week when I made these shorts but I did it wrong? Well, I did it again, but this time, I actually did it the right way! Yay me! What's funny is that there is not much difference in fit...
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Ottobre 02-2018 #18 Workout Tank
I've been working out a lot lately and needed a good tank for when I'm at Orange Therapy. I used some Nike wicking waffle knit and an athletic knit I picked up in Las Vegas. I chose to use this newest...
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Hot Patterns Niarobi Leather Purse
So you guys know that I've been trying to find a great pattern for a leather purse. I tried Hot Patterns Red Hot Mama Tote here and, while it is large enough, there are some issues that I don't love...
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Ottobre 02-2016 #2 Loose T-shirt
Behold, a loose, casual t-shirt. I know, I know, nothing exciting and not really even exciting enough to blog about, but I wanted all you people to know that I'm alive and well. Just buuuusssssyyy....
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Ottobre 03-2018 #34 Off The Shoulder Top
I recently bought an off-the-shoulder top for one of my twins. She liked it so much, that I decided to make another out of the (*cough, cough) copious amounts of fabric I have. I bought a very pretty...
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Mini-Capsule Wardrobe for PR Weekend
I love to make Capsule Wardrobes, especially for travel. This time, though, I am cutting it pretty close with other commitments, the end of school, and life. I'm still not done, as of today, but I'm...
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Completed Capsule Wardrobe
Well, even though I was unable to go to PR Weekend at the last minute*, I DID get my capsule wardrobe done. I think it turned out rather nicely, if I do say so myself. I made three shirts and two...
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14 New Jalies!
You guys probably already saw, but Jalie just released 14 new patterns. I thought I would highlight my favorites for you (because I'm not a Jalie fangirl or anything . . .). I always love their...
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New Jalie Lisette Skirt
I was able to test some of these patterns before they were released. One of my favorites was the Lisette skirt. It's comfortable, easy to sew, and classy once you are done. I made the version with the...
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Swimsuit: Julia Bottoms and Jalie 2446 Top
I recently made a Gigi swimsuit which I have, unfortunately, misplaced. How does one misplace a swimsuit, you ask? I have no earthly idea. I traveled to California recently to help out a friend and...
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Jalie 3881 - Rose - Sleeveless Button-Up Top
Okay, you guys know I'm all Jalie Fangirl, but I love this pattern, It's hot right now and I'm dying. Remember that I'm an Alaskan girl, so when I'm dying of heat, it's like 65 degrees. Anyway, DYING...
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Ottobre 05-2014 #3 Asymmetric Knit Jacket - This is why you should read...
I've been wanting to make this jacket for a long time. Four years, in fact. I don't know why it took me so long to finally do it. I think it was all the inside bias tape that slowed me down. I was...
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Papercut Patterns - Otsu Jeans
I decided the other day that I was up for a challenge and needed more jeans. I was torn between the Papercut Patterns, Otsu jeans and the Named Patterns, Jamie Jeans. In the end, after looking at...
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Book Review: SEW . . . The Garment-Making Book of Knowledge
I was given a copy of this e-book in exchange for a review. I really enjoyed reading through it. While I didn't read it cover to cover, I did read enough to give an honest review. Overall, I think...
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Ottobre 05-2018 - It's Heeeerrrrrrreeeeee!
Well, it's not actually here, here, but the previews have been posted online. I love a ton of the things in this magazine. I've been mostly making Ottobre and Jalie patterns in the last year because...
View ArticleIt's Been a While!
So, I have been sewing like a crazy person but I've stopped putting regular ol' posts on my blog. I've been using Instagram like crazy though. Don't worry, I'm still around! Come and check out my makes...
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DIY Fat Tire Bike Pogies (Hand Warmer Mitts)
Edited to add: I put pattern pieces down below. :) Get cold hands when you are biking? I certainly do when I'm biking in the winter. I decided to try my hand (see what I did there??!) at making my...
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