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    Hacked Beyond Recognition: Love Notions Lyric Dress

    The last couple months have been full of problem projects. It seems like everything I’ve made has gone awry in one way or another. This dress was no exception. I started this Love Notions Lyric dress back in September, but had to put it in time-out for a while. Fortunately, like the

    December 3, 2019
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    How to Do Fashion No.12 Aalborg Wrap Dress Pattern Review(ish)

    How to Do Fashion’s No. 12 Aalborg is the last project in my Vintage Inspired series of wrap dresses. I love the way this dress turned out. It is my total 1970’s dream dress. It’s definitely an example of the saying “finished is better than perfect.” I got the pattern and fabric

    November 19, 2019
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    LTS Dream Wardrobe Part Two: Making Plans

    I’ve been through the Wardrobe Assessment and Inspiration phases of the Love to Sew Dream Wardrobe worksheet and have now arrived at the best part – sewing plans! If you’re just hearing about the LTS Dream Wardrobe project, it’s a great little exercise with a free, downloadable worksheet for cultivating a better

    September 19, 2019
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    LTS Dream Wardrobe Part One: Assessment & Inspiration

    At the start of each season I try to take a look at my wardrobe and determine what I want to be wearing and making. I was about to start the process when I listened to Love to Sew Podcast’s episode on creating your Dream Wardrobe. Although I had already been doing

    September 16, 2019
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    Alter It August

    It’s so silly how often I put off mending. This month I participated in Alter It August, a sewing challenge urging makers to tackle their alterations piles. It was all the motivation I needed to get started on my stack. It felt so good to get stuff done! I’m grateful to Mia

    September 7, 2019
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    August Plans

    I know some folks have said there are too many social media sewing challenges happening these days. It’s too much pressure. For me, sewing challenges help me actually start projects. Sometimes I can get so overwhelmed with all the possibilities out there and in my stash that I get stuck in the

    August 14, 2019
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    July Sewing Round Up

    July was crazy. After a month away from sewing I struggled a bit to jump back in. Between my friend visiting from the US, a record breaking heat wave and Ember’s teething, the month kind of got away from me. I made two of the four things I’d planned, tested a pattern

    August 6, 2019
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    Pattern Testing: Pattern Scout Hana Dress

    Happy release to the Pattern Scout Hana Tank and Dress! I heard such great things about Pattern Scout Studio after Casey released her debut garment pattern, the Fern Top back in June. I was delighted to test her new pattern. The Hana Tank and Dress is such a great wardrobe staple and

    August 1, 2019
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    Sew Over It 1940’s Wrap Dress Pattern Review

    The 1940’s are one of my favorite eras for fashion. I love when details in garments reflect current events. When the men were off at war and women were running factories and workplaces, garments for women began to incorporate masculine details into traditionally feminine shapes. The collar and strong shoulder of Sew

    July 13, 2019
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    July Sewing Plans

    Happy July! We’re halfway through the year already! I’m back after taking a little sewing break during June when I visited my friends and family in America. It was nice to step away for a bit, but I’m ready to jump back in! My sewing projects this month include making my friend

    July 7, 2019
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    Hi, I'm Bri and welcome to my blog all about stitching up my dream wardrobe!