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Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – Triangle Patchwork Box Pouch

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. For schedule and contest details, check here. Today's post is by Heidi of Fabric Mutt. I'm the sort of person who likes to make a pattern once and then move on to the next project. I don't know if it's a short attention span or just a love for trying new things,...

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Dress Up Party – Pattern Review – Stitch Upon a Time Scrundlewear

This post is part of Dress Up Party. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today’s post is from Melissa. When it comes to sewing garments, I gravitate toward dress and tops patterns.  Sewing a cute dress or top is fun, but I don't find myself reaching to wear those items daily. Now underwear... That is something that I...

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Assignment: Felicity Dress

Today's garment finish is the Jennifer Lauren Felicity Dress. This post is part of my garment sewing project (you can see past posts here). There's a sew along going on, on Jennifer's blog, and it just started. I think it's great that indie pattern designers are doing sew alongs for their patterns; it is a bit of hand holding...

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Assignment: Hudson Pant

Before you get all curious wondering how I made so much clothing in the past week, relax, as I made these pants a few weeks ago, ha! Because of having to shoot photos of myself looking presentable as opposed to my usual pajamas or jeans and hair not done, sometimes it takes me a little longer to take photos...

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Assignment: Sailor Top

Hello and welcome to my blog if you are visiting from Selfish Sewing Week! Check out all of the fun over on Imagine Gnats this week and whip up your own selfish project! This project is also part of my study on garment sewing, in which you can read about past garments here! Today I'm happy to share my pattern...

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Assignment: Eliana Dress

Today's finished garment sew is the Pauline Alice Eliana Dress. I ordered this beautifully-assembled paper pattern straight from the designer in Europe. Instructions come in English, Spanish, and French (all in the same booklet, but divided by language). I was eager to make this pattern, as Pauline Alice has several other beautiful patterns. This one looked great for everyday...

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Assignment: Linden Sweatshirt

I made something comfy and cozy to wear, and it was a really quick sew! Continuing along on my garment making journey (you can see a list of past finishes here), I made the Grainline Linden Sweatshirt. This is a beginner level pattern. I wanted to add to my everyday wardrobe, and this looked like something comfortable I could make;...

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Assignment: Butterick 6019

I am reallyreallyreallyreallyreallyreally excited to show you this dress!! I worked really hard on it. I knew it would be a challenging dress to fit, with the bra cups in the bodice and all, but I did it, and it fits great! Woohoo! This is the Butterick 6019 pattern by Gertie of Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing. At the...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Emmaline Bags Butterfly Sling

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Veronica of sewVery. Hi! I'm Veronica from sewVery. I've been sewing bags and purses along with clothing for my daughter and occasionally myself for at least 3 years now. When I first started my blog, I focused primarily on...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Present Perfect

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from yours truly.   Hey everyone! Today I'm reviewing a bag pattern from the new book Present Perfect by Betz White. You can find the book in hard copy and in ebook form on the Interweave or Amazon websites. This book is...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Indygo Junction Trapezoid Tote

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Terry. Good morning! I am Terry (tooheycohen on Flickr and Instagram) and I’ll be reviewing the fabulous Trapezoid Tote by Indygo Junction. This is a bag that I’ve loved since I first saw the pattern. The shape is interesting and...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review – Swoon Betty Bowler

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2014. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Cyndi of The Nosy Pepper. I'm super excited to be a part of Purse Palooza this year and I've picked the Betty Bowler by Swoon Patterns to review. This pattern has been on my to do list for...

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