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wardrobe refashion: skirts

By On July 10, 2009 · 1 Comment

I was all excited to try out my new simplicity skirt pattern with two cute pillowcases I had thrifted, but I forgot to add in the ease to my measurements. Bugger! That’s what I get for cutting fabric too late at night. I’m already ripping out the seams to make something else. Here is [...]

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wardrobe refashion: floral shirt

By On June 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Not sure if this qualifies as a refashion or if it is more of an alteration. Do I need a new category?

Originally, I thought I’d take it in at the waist, but the front has a bunch of tiny little pleats. I was worried they might look funny [...]

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wardrobe refashion: t-shirt toddler dress

By On June 26, 2009 · 3 Comments

I’ve got way too many pictures for this little refashion, especially because it was just a practice project. I bought this shirt because I liked the embroidery on the front and back. You’ve gotta love fabric that comes already embellished!

It’s loosely based on this Simplicity for Kids pattern. I say loosely [...]

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project to do: rugs

By On June 15, 2009 · 2 Comments

We have a sisal rug as a door mat that we bought from Restoration Hardware more than 10 years ago. I love the look of sisal, but it’s a little expensive. I thought it would be easy to reproduce by knitting with sisal. I got a ball of it at the hardware store a few [...]

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wardrobe refashion: green cardigan

By On June 8, 2009 · 2 Comments

These flowers and buttons make me so happy! I am just in love with this cardigan refashion.

I found this Talbot’s sweater at a church garage sale. It was in really nice condition. The button bands were even backed with grosgrain ribbon! I knew right away this would be be a [...]

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wardrobe refashion: comfy shorts

By On May 30, 2009 · 3 Comments

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Does every guy have a pair of these? These are T’s comfy shorts. He has literally worn them threadbare. My attempts to replace them didn’t really work. They either didn’t fit right or didn’t have pockets. I think he bought these when [...]

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wardrobe refashion: pants to skirt

By On May 23, 2009 · 4 Comments

I finished the refashion of those denim pants that made me look like I was waiting for a flood. It was much easier than I thought. I have a pair of khakis that are the same style. I think I’m going to to take some pics next time and write up a tutorial.

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how to sew a placemat zipper pouch with only four seams

By On May 13, 2009 · 15 Comments

I found this cute Orla Kiely placemat at Target a few weeks ago and wanted to make something quick and easy for my knitting. Because the edges are already finished, I only needed to sew four seams. If you want a gusseted pouch, you can sew two more seams. Either way, it’s [...]

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my faux burberry scarf

By On May 6, 2009 · 1 Comment

Remember when I mentioned that some of that stash flannel was going to become a faux Burberry scarf? It was a really easy project and great for some instant sewing gratification.

The original piece was about 14 x 43 inches. I cut it in half and joined the 7 inch ends [...]

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formula one applique

By On May 5, 2009 · 4 Comments

Usually those words don’t go together. Most Formula One gear isn’t on the crafty side, but when has that ever stopped me? This shirt was a birthday gift for our dear friends’ son Wyatt. I was a little worried about whether or not it looked like a car when I was finished. I asked my [...]

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