This feels a bit less like a grand unveiling than it should - you saw part of my sewing space last week, after all! I guess that's why it finally felt like time to give my little corner a blog post of its very own.
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Drafting and Sewing Vintage Culottes
In which our blogger drafts and sews the first Vintage Pledge project, meets two dogs and a cat, and enjoys working with lovely fabric.
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The Blogger and the Vintage Sheets
Two parts retro and one part refashion - this week, I've turned a vintage sheet I found at a secondhand market into a cute sundress with a dip-dyed skirt.
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25 Years, and a Sundress for Winter
In Which our blogger falls into the next age bracket for surveys - and makes a birthday dress.
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Natural Dye Experiments: Turmeric Part 1
In which we don our mad-scientist outfits and a bright yellow experiment in natural dyeing ensues.
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Garter Belt: Testing, 1..2...
In Which our Blogger continues to make foundation garments, investigates the history and social connotations of those foundation garments, and this time employs a (plastic) model to help with the photography. Also - warm legs are had by all.
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Long Sleeved Staples for Wintery Days
I hesitate to call what generally happens to the weather in New Zealand in June, July, and August 'winter' because I hail from the Midwestern US and before that, from the snow belt in Ohio, but it does at least get chilly enough for sleeves.
So I've made sleeves.
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Moto-Hacking the Ginger Jeans
In which our sewist makes metal-studded motorcycle jeans - and guides you through the process to make your own!
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Antique Pink: Attempting 'Neutral'
In which the goal is not achieved, but the result is pretty nonetheless. Our Blogger makes an antique pink bra with strappy detailing, and considers a comparison to the partial band bra.
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My Capsule Wardrobe, and MMMay Wrap-Up
A Successful Me Made May, and the completion of the Capsule Wardrobe! Plus, an investigation of the wardrobe planning tool Style Book, and many, many outfit photos.
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