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Comfy Bermuda Shorts (S1167)

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A spring wardrobe wouldn’t be complete without a pair of shorts! While it is now “officially” spring…it is still a bit too chilly to wear these. Besides, I have winter white legs so I’ll just have to spare everyone that for a while longer!Pattern Review – Simplicity 1167Pattern Description: Mimi G’s shorts pattern is part of a wardrobe set that includes a tank, jacket, pants, and shorts.Pattern Sizing: 6-14. This time I made…

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White Skinny Jeans (S8222 … again)

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My previous pair of jeans (really my first ever!) turned out pretty great except for a few minor fit issues and the front zipper placement. My goal with this second pair was to improve on the fit and get it just right.These are such comfy jeans and I think they are the best fitting I have in my closet! I’ll definitely be making more, and in fact bought some bright teal green denim just this week. More jeans…

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Flashback to the 80’s

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As part of my Sudoku wardrobe I decided to make a Nettie Bodysuit by Closet Case files. I love the idea of a fitted t-shirt that stays tucked in. As I was searching for the perfect fabric for this top, I was mainly concerned about the color matching the Sudoku board and choose a knit that is a bit more drapey than I would have liked. It works, but sure shows all my lumps and bumps!Pattern Review – Nettie…

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Everybody’s Talking about my Tight Pants (S8222)

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I made jeans! And they turned out pretty okay.This was quite an involved project and if it wasn’t for the Sudoku Wardrobe I probably would have let this remain a WIP for a long while. I ended up having to seam rip a few times (which is my least favorite) and McGuyver as solution for my button, but in the end I am happy with my wearable muslin.Pattern Review – Simplicity 8222Pattern Description: Mimi G’s design…

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Spring is Coming…I’m ready! (S2455)

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It was still a bit chilly outside as we took the pictures of my latest top for the Sudoku Wardrobe Contest. But, the snow had all melted and I could just imagine that soon it will be warm enough to enjoy being outside. When it is, I’ll have a fun new top to wear!Pattern Review – S2455Pattern Description: Threads collection pattern set includes jacket, top, dress, and pants option. I used view C for the top. The top…

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I said a Zig, Zag, Ziggity, Zag (M7360)

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Another top completed in my Spring Sudoku Wardrobe! I’ve had this fabric for almost 2 years and had planned to make a top just like this but had never gotten around to it. Finally, with the great excuse of completing this wardrobe challenge I did it.It’s a super comfy henley blouse with long sleeves, though I’ll likely wear it with sleeves rolled up and use the tab.Pattern Review – M7360Pattern Description: Loose-fitting, pullover tops…

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A 20 minute scarf!

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One my my accessories for the Spring Sudoku Wardrobe is an infinity scarf. The inspiration photo came from anthropologie and the scarf costs $58. No way man! I had searched high and low for the correct fabric that would match the two tops I’ve planned, but didn’t find anything I liked. Then, I had an epiphany…I could up-cycle something from the thrift store.I was in search of either bedding, or curtains, or dresses that would…

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Blue “Duchess” Jacket – M5327

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The third item for my Sudoku Wardrobe challenge is finished and it’s super fun! I was inspired by the “Duchess” blazer which is basically a standard blazer with a unique hem on the back. I used a pattern already in my stash (McCall’s 5327) which had a scalloped back hem, and used view A with short sleeves because I only had a small amount of the stashed fabric I wanted to use. I wore it to church…

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Grade D…but Wearable

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I once had a classmate who shared one way she saved money on groceries while a poor college student…she bought eggs labeled “Grade D, but edible.” Since then, Troy and I use this phrase whenever something turns out to be not that great but we still end up doing it or using it. So that’s why this tank is “Grade D, but wearable.” :)As part of my Sudoku wardrobe I wanted to make a couple of tanks to…

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Arara! Arara! ~ McCall’s 7472

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Arara! Arara! That is of course what parrots say in Portuguese! First up from my Sudoku Wardrobe is M7472, my bird top.The snow has mostly melted but it was still quite blustery and cold outside. Nevertheless, I braved the chill to get some pictures of my new favorite top.I love all the details of this project. The pattern was great, easy to stitch up and the details really finish it off. The button band and stand collar finish…

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Wardrobe Sudoku – Spring 2017

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I have a bit of an obsession with planning. Following through is another matter, but I’m all about planning! When Pattern Review announced the Wardrobe Sudoku contest I knew this was exactly the motivation I needed to follow through with my sewing plans. I love the idea of a capsule wardrobe but find that planning it is difficult and overwhelming.The idea with this contest is to create a “sudoku” board with each row containing one top, bottom, accessory…

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Scottish Dreaming – Vogue 8956

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This skirt was finished a long time ago (December 2016) and I’ve even worn it twice but never got around to taking pictures. And then, these pictures have been waiting another few weeks to get blogged. Slacker, much?I really like it but need to fix a couple things on it. I’m also not sure about the styling here with the boots an turtleneck. Although, it has been very cold and this was a very warm way to…

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