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Inspired by Living Coral (M6844)

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//// Sewing Bee 2019 – Round 1 Entry ////Used pattern of the year 2013, fabric purchased in 2017, and inspired by the color of the year 2019!I didn’t get a chance to participate in the Sewing Bee last year since it was my first year back to teaching and I just couldn’t make the time. This year I determined that I would participate no matter what and that I would make the time! I also have decided that I…

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Color-blocked Flannel Dress (B6332)

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I have finished a sewing project. Finally!It has been a crazy year with going back to work full time (teaching High School Math) and I just haven’t had time for crafting. Well, slowly but surely I’m getting used to my new busy schedule and getting back to my craft room.I started this dress months ago (last fall) and am just finally finishing it.I did not make a test muslin (I know!) but only had to…

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A Swimsuit that Fits! (V9192)

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I tried last year, tried again this year, and after about 6 tries I got a suit that fits and I love it! Of course, I completed it after we got back from Bear Lake (although I started it before we left). I did make a version of V9192 that didn’t work at all (at least the bodice) and I ended up just throwing it away. But I knew with a few changes that this pattern would be perfect…

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Flannel-palooza & Pajama Parties

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Ben loves his soft clothes and especially pajamas. He’ll even want to wear his pajamas at home during the day. Problem is, it’s been so HOT lately! And still, he wants to wear his winter flannel pajamas. Oh, boy.So, I also decided I would make him short-sleeved flannel pajamas with matching shorts. He chose the fabric – hot pink and black plaid.He was so happy with the finished product but immediately went upstairs to layer his…

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Fun Summer Dresses for the Littles

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A few weeks ago my niece Miss A asked me to make her a dress. I couldn’t say no to that cute face! She insisted it had to be blue, and white, and red. Of course, if I was going to make a dress for A her little sister B needed one too…it’s only fair.I looked through all my Ottobre magazines and found a cute summer dress, with an unfortunate name. The Three-way dress. I…

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A Summer Muu Muu – V8959 (oop)

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Well it’s now HOT so all I want is to sit under the swamp cooler. But, if I have to go out, I want to be comfy and cool. What better than a Muu Muu dressed up with a waist tie? I’ve had this pattern in my queue for a while and was just waiting for the right fabric for it. When I found this slightly stretchy crepe at JoAnn’s I knew it would be perfect!I…

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It took a year to add buttons!

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I’m finally getting around to finishing sewing projects that have been lingering for a while. This works out well for #MeMadeMay2017 since I planned to complete 4 projects in May. This is only the 2nd completed project, but it was about time!Here’s my first finish – McCall’s 7351 Shirt-dressAccording to my project log I started this on April 24, 2016! Way back when. All it needed were the buttons. Seriously.And then, in January I…

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Me Made May 2017

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The Me Made May Challenge has been happening for 8 years and I have yet to participate. Basically this challenge encourages people who sew/knit/etc. clothing to wear them more often. In the past, I just haven’t had enough me-made items to make this a feasible challenge, but this year I am ready!Since I recently completed the Sudoku Wardrobe challenge, I have lots of new me-made items available to me. Also, I have plans to…

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Yellow “Field-Trip” Pants

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Ben is so demanding that poor James rarely gets mom-made stuff. So when I asked if he wanted me to make him something he said, and I quote, “Field-trip pants.” When asked for clarification he explained that they are yellow, tight, and have pockets.I ended up going with Ottobre Magazine 01-2011-29 because of the unique seaming on the back and all the pockets. Since the pants are really just one solid color (albeit a neon…

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My Wardrobe Sudoku is Complete!

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And I love it! In true last-minute-lady style, I completed the last item yesterday evening, knowing full well that the entry was due today! Well, I got it done so I guess that’s all that matters.This process has really helped me focus on making things that I will actually use. I do enjoy making difficult or “amazing” things but then I don’t end up wearing them, so what’s the point? Every item is this…

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I Made Shoes!

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I am so stinkin’ excited about these shoes!I’ve had in mind to make some espadrilles for a while now but had never been motivated enough to make it happen. The Sudoku Wardrobe Challenge was the perfect chance to try it.I ended up going with soles and pattern from allNaturalHandKnits on Etsy.The soles are authentic and were shipped all the way from Spain!Pattern ReviewPattern Description: 10 page instructions and pattern for making espadrilles.Pattern Sizing…

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Just a White Tank Top (S1167)

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As part of the Sudoku Wardrobe Contest I had to make 4 accessories. The easiest choice was a tank top to layer under some other tops. Since I had such trouble with my last tank, I decided to try a different pattern. I went back to Mimi G’s collection in S1167 for simple tank with a bit of interest at the hem.Pattern Review – Simplicity 1167Pattern Description: Mimi G’s tank pattern is part of a wardrobe set…

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