Sew Well
MMMMonday: May 22nd through 28th
This May I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty-one days. This post marks the fourth update of my progress. May 22, 2012 What: The Silk Paco Peralta Draped Top Where: To work. There’s nothing like doing science in a silk blouse! ~~~ May 23, 2012 What: [...]
The Rogue Giraffe
This month’s sewing class project was to make quilted placemats. I wasn’t that excited about them when I heard about them, and I knew I had another giraffe blanket in my near future (first make is here). Yes, another friend having a baby. There must be something in the water. When I got to class and [...]
Tuesdays with Gertie: The Starlet Suit Jacket Muslin
This year I’m sewing along with Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I have joined up through the Craftsy online community to make her Starlet Suit. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. The muslin came together pretty quickly this week. The pattern only [...]
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Meg left a comment for Amy"OK ladies, it's time all of us Bay Area sewists get together and plan something fun. I created a meet-up for us to put some events together. Join here: http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Sewists/"
Amy replied to Christine's discussion Bay Area, California: Meetup"Britex is actually closed on Sundays as well. But, I'm sure there are many other places to go. I've never been to Peapod either."
Amy replied to Christine's discussion Bay Area, California: Meetup"Thanks for volunteering to make reservations, Rebecca. I'd love to join. I've heard Sunday at the end of the month. Does the 29th work for all of you?"
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The "For the Love of Scarves" Blouse
"I love your outfit for the accessory challenge. You look so chic. :)
Reading your post reminds me that I too need to make a pendrell blouse. "
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The "For the Love of Scarves" Blouse
A Pendrell designed with this scarf in mind. You can read more in my Sew Weekly post: http://sewaholic.net/sewing-pattern-store/1001-pendrell-blouse/
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The "Paint Me a Hello!" Maxi Dress
My favorite dress from 2011 is the maxi dress that I struggled with most of the summer. Preventing the ruching at the waist from being a saggy mess and inserting the invisible zipper into the bias-cut skirt were just about the end of me. But, I…
Megan Eliza commented on Amy's photo
A Self-Drafted Circle Skirt
"Thanks everyone. I'm back at work, kicking this cold. Looking forward to time after the holidays for more sewing challenges!"
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- At 1:40pm on November 30, 2011,
Rebecca said… Thanks Amy! I really appreciate the welcome.
- At 11:23am on January 10, 2012, Meg said…
OK ladies, it's time all of us Bay Area sewists get together and plan something fun. I created a meet-up for us to put some events together. Join here: http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Sewists/
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