This is a pattern that will live for decades, and will one day be out of print, collectible, and highly valued on the resale market. In otherwords, run, do not walk to your local fabric emporium and grab at.

On December 31, 2015. I was promised a week of work. I packed for a month.

You can see how many 4-inch squares I was able to cut out of the upcycled shirts. A large or extra large shirt can yield quite a lot. I will definitely have left over squares for another project. I do take the time to square up my half-square triangle blocks because it does make it easier for matching the points in the final pinwheel blocks.

Sewing for the Life You Want. There has been a lot of talk around the blogosphere about sewing cake vs. frosting, ie basics that you can wear in your everyday life vs. Calling All Sewcialists and Chicago Sewists. Leila was in town for a shor.

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I really enjoyed sewing this bag! .

You are Cordially Invited to a Festivus Celebration! December 24, 2014. SANTA! And, I sewed him a Christmas themed bow-tie just for the occasion. Can Martha do EVERYTHING? Bow Tie DIY from Tie a Tie.

Made the Tessuti Ruby dress a no brainer.

One pattern, two dresses. For the past six to seven years Burda Style magazine has been my main source of sewing patterns. I find their style to be up to date with current fashion trends and mostly they correspond to my taste. The ones I have sewn where very flattering. Those shoes, I tried to find them on the net. Here is the technical drawing for this dress, taken on the Burda Web site. Denim is not only for jeans .

Fashion Illustration and Paul Poiret. Fashion Illustration and Paul Poiret.