I decided to knock out the last two topics of this celebration in one post so here we go. Inspiration... My blog list is always growing.  I'm always reading sewing blogs in awe over what others have created.  I find all of you inspiring and there is no way I'm going to be able to pick just 5 so I'm gonna spread the...

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Well after seeing all of my favorite and failing garments I realized I have learned a lot. Looking back  has been a great way to see how far I've come and all the lessons I've learned getting there.  Sewing has brought a lot of happiness into my world. New clothes, new friends, it's all been great!  So let's reflect back on the year...

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Now on to the not so fun part of the celebration, the fails.  The time when I'm forced to blow the dust off my UFO pile and try to figure out what the hell went wrong.  I discovered not all my fails were UFO's.  Some I totally completed and still for one reason or another have not worn to this day.  And let...

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Let's get this celebration started with my top 5 favorite creations of 2012.  See original post here if your wondering what all the celebrating is about. 1.  New Look 6110 - This has to be my most worn to date.  I made this back in April and it was my first top.  I entered this in Made By Rae's spring top sew along. ...

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Flannel jammies, one of the best things about winter..buuutt...where the heck did winter go?!? Got my flannel jammies made and the cold winter weather is no where to be found. It doesn't even feel like Christmas. Oh well, the unusually warm weather isn't gonna stop me, I'm still gonna throw these suckers on first thing after I get home from work.  I made...

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There's a party going on right here, a celebration to last throughout the years..Celebrate good times c'mon!  I don't think Kool & the Gang had sewing in mind when he was singing about a celebration but who cares cuz Gillian from Crafting a Rainbow sure does!  She has come up with a great way to celebrate the past year by writing about our...

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My Thurlows are done and I think a Craftsy pants fitting class is in order!  These pants are awesome and I definitely want to make another pair once I get said class under my belt.  If you all remember I had some really wrinkly issues.  I got the wrinkles worked out well enough to suit me.  I know some of you said you...

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I hope ya'll don't mind a picture of my ass all up in your face but I need some advice!  I've almost finished up my Sewaholic Thurlows and I've got some minor issues. My first ever welt pockets look pretty good but let's talk about all this excess fabric hanging out under my butt cheeks. The only pant alterations I've been able to...

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Well it's been a little over a year since I began sewing and close to a year since I started this blog.  When I started this blog is was kind of on a whim.  I've always liked writing and thought it would be fun to have a blog but I just didn't know what I would talk about.  I started sewing and started...

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Not too long ago I got a new machine.  A Singer Signature and it does all kinds of fancy stuff.  I won't lie I bought it for that fancy stuff too, fancy stuff that most likely I'm never gonna use.  What can I say, I'm a sucker for fancy stuff.  My husband often makes fun of me at the grocery store for some...

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I have a feeling this dress is gonna get a lot of wear out of it... Like several others I had some fitting issues with those pesky bodice darts.   I thought I had it all figured out but there was still a little puckering in the boobage area to fix.  A big thank you to Rochelle and Lauren for the very helpful post.  I...

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It's a bird....It's a plane...No, it's Superpug!!   No, I did not make this costume.  I had every intention of making Vito a new costume this year but time slipped away from me.  I've actually had this costume for a couple of years.  I just threw it on him quick when we had a little trick or treater stop by.  He (and Vito)...

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I didn't plan on making a wearable muslin, if a wearable muslin is considered one that you would actually wear out and not be embarrassed to be seen in.  I absolutely hated this fabric and sloppily put my muslin together if for nothing but for the purpose figuring out the fit.  I have to say this fabic has kind of grown on me. ...

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My blog roll has been filed lately with pictures of Colette's new pattern launch party.  Oh how I envy you other bloggers and your big fancy towns, and big fancy meet ups.  I'm stuck here in B.F.E looking forward to the next Watermelon Festival or Chili cook off.....NOT.   While others are gassing up on chili or doing the watermelon crawl I'd rather seclude...

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Hello peeps!  Finished up my third week garment for my NSM challenge.  Can't believe I have only one more week to go. September has flown by but anymore all months seem to fly by.  I made McCall's 6163, a mock wrap dress with 3/4 length sleeves.  I've had this pattern in my stash for a while.  I found this fun stretch knit on...

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