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Sewing Machine Pincushion

Posted on July 9, 2014 by

Wednesday’s Projects: Sewing Machine Pincushion Recently, I observed to one of my students that it would be nice to have a pincushion that attached to the front of the sewing machine. While you sew, you remove pins—and where do you … Continue reading →

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Zippered Clutch

Posted on July 17, 2013 by

Wednesday’s Project: A Zippered Clutch I’ve been wanting a basic zippered pouch, like a flat clutch or wallet. Since I couldn’t find anything that suited my purpose, I decided to make one. This type of pattern was surprisingly hard to … Continue reading →

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Ivory Privacy Curtains

Posted on June 26, 2013 by

Wednesday’s Project: Ivory Privacy Curtain Our front door has a large glass window, which we need to keep covered for privacy. Until recently, we had a cafe rod mounted at the top of the window, draped with a sheet. Now, … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Shrug

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Wednesday’s Project: Eggplant Knit Jersey Shrug I recently bought two similar ombré dip-dyed sundresses that blend from turquoise to navy blue to purple. I love these dresses. However, they both have spaghetti straps and I prefer not to expose that … Continue reading →

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Aqua Plisse Dress

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Wednesday’s Project: Aqua Plisse Dress For this dress, I used the same fabric as for the Aqua Plisse Blouse. It’s a lightweight cotton plisse with a subtle pebbly texture to it, which I found at Hobby Lobby a few years … Continue reading →

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Hockey Socks

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Wednesday’s Project: Hockey Socks My husband and I recently took up ice skating—figure skating for me and hockey for him. Part of his gear includes “hockey socks” which are actually not socks at all, but long tubes that go over … Continue reading →

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Aqua Plisse Blouse

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Wednesday’s Project: Aqua Plisse Blouse When I walked into Hobby Lobby a few years ago, I immediately fell in love with a cotton plisse they had on display. It had so many things going for it. The color, for aqua … Continue reading →

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Aqua Gauze Skirt

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Wednesday’s Project: Aqua Gauze Skirt I tend to wear skirts more than dresses, so when I found a lightweight aqua gauze at Hancock Fabrics, I knew it needed to become a summer skirt. It’s light and airy, perfect for warm … Continue reading →

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The Phantom of the Opera Costumes in Miniature—”Point of No Return”

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Wednesday’s Project The Phantom of the Opera in Miniature—”Point of No Return”—Completed! Awhile back I posted about my plans to make a series of outfits for the Gene doll: costumes from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. (Please … Continue reading →

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1870s Green Evening Gown

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Wednesday’s Project 1870s Green Evening Gown I was inspired by this fashion plate from Full Color Victorian Fashions: 1870-1893 by JoAnne Olian.

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