While everyone else is pretty much doing their year in review posts or goals for 2015 I'm going to do my own little spin on the subject.  I'm notorious (as I'm sure a lot of you out there are too) for making resolutions or goals for myself and just kinda forgetting about them midway through the year.  Instead of taking a look...

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For me writing a blog post never comes easy.  My fingers aren't dancing away effortlessly at the keyboard while keeping up with the words oozing out of my head.  I spend a majority of my time thinking, thinking, thinking of what to say then once I think I got it out I end up hitting the backspace button to start all over.  I'm...

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McCall's 6173 oh how I love thee, Let me count the ways... ...

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Perfect Pattern Parcel is back with their final parcel of the year.  This time around they have decided to focus on one of my favorite accessories, handbags.  A few months back I was asked if I'd like to participate by making one of the patterns from the parcel.  Take a look at my handbag collection and you'd know why I couldn't refuse. ...

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According to Wikipedia a cat lady is a "single lady who dotes upon her cat or cats".  Throw the word crazy in there and suddenly that young lady has turned into an old widow who has dozens upon dozens of cats (see Urban Dictionary).  In the sewing world a crazy cat lady isn't defined by her age or even the number of cats...

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Completed top for the Fall Essentials Sew Along...check.  Kicked that scary chiffon in the ass for the Fear Fabric Challenge...check!  Aaahhh feels good people. ...

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For one of my more recent posts on the Fabric Mart Blog I was asked to make a pattern by Thread Theory for their "In the Studio" Series.  I chose the Stratchcona Henley because I thought it would be an easy make for my husband.  Boy was I wrong! ...

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Making jewelry is something I've always been interested in. ...

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Hello there! Time for the final post in my little sewing organization series! I took a gazillion pictures of my room so I put together a little slideshow for you.  Please post any pictures of your sewing spaces in the Flickr group!! ...

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Decor is an important aspect of any room.  It can be fun and inspiring, bright and cheery and lift your spirit when you enter the room.  I don't want to discuss just any room here but specifically your sewing/craft room.  For me the most important room in the house ;).  My room lifts my spirit when I've had a bad day and when...

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Let's mix it up a bit shall we? I'm sure your all getting tired of reading about organization so I thought I'd squeeze in a post about my fall sewing plans.  While I'm a big fan of summer I tend to get restless towards the end of the season and start to look forward to the cooler months and layering clothes. Sick right?...

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We are nearing the end of this organization extravaganza folks!  Are you feeling a wee little more organized? I hope so! Only 2 more weeks to go and I hope you all join me in linking up and showing off your happy sewing spaces. ...

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Hello and Happy Labor Day for those celebrating!  I've got the day off and I plan to spend it sewing, woot, woot!  Before I do that a (hopefully) quick post for part 4 of my series, fabric organization. ...

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Let's talk pattern organization!! Huh, what's that you say? It's easy for your pattern stash to get out of control, especially during one of Joann Fabric's .99 cent sales. Today's series is all about organizing your stash. Once those patterns are organized how do you keep track of what you want to sew? Keep reading to find out! ...

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Hello!  Welcome to part two of my little mini series: Sewing in Harmony.  In this post I want to share with you steps I took in setting up my own space and ways I made it more efficient for me.   Everyone's space is going to be different so I hope you take from this ways to make your space work for you....

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I'm finally getting some of my summer sewing list done. Funny huh? It's almost the end of August yo. Where the hell did summer go? I wanna know.  Not that I'm sad about it or anything.  It's been unusually cool here and I'm loving it.  Making me long for cozy sweaters, falling leaves and smore's from a bonfire...not from my gas stove.... ...

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Hello there!  During a late night room overhaul I was surrounded by a beautiful bounty of bias tape, rick rack and other various bindings.  Spoils of an awesome flea market find.  I was carefully organizing by type and color and I thought to myself..I don't know if I find more enjoyment out of organizing my stash or the actual bizness of sewing?! ...

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I have a tutorial for you today!  If your waistband is feeling a little snug don't throw those jeans out just yet.   I have a rather simple fix...extend the waistband with elastic. ...

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Hello all!! I'm back from the beach with a tan and recharged batteries.  I thought I'd share a few pictures of my trip along with the sewing goodies I brought back with me.  First though I want to share what I got in Kestrel's Spring Sewing Swap.  This is the 3rd swap Kestrel has hosted and the 2nd I've participated in.  I would...

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I've been thoroughly enjoying myself here in Florida. So far we have done lots of shopping and lots of eating, even spotted a couple alligators! Tomorrow on the agenda is laying on the beach. I will finally get to test out my Bombshell. Saving vintage Simplicity 5644, Jiffy Bikini for another day. While I have some down time I thought I'd real quickly...

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I've completed my second pair of Maritime shorts, this time in a floral linen.  You can see my first version, the Rambo pants (that I've worn nearly everyday!!!), here.  For my second pair I opted for a more feminine version.  Floral pants seemed to have made their second go around this Spring/Summer.  I never got on board that floral train last year.  I'm...

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Wheee I've got something fun to start off your Monday!  I hope you've all been following along with The Rambo Project if not you've totally missed out so allow me to catch you up.  The Rambo Project is the brainchild of the smart & super crafty SeamstressErin.  You see she's got connections, the kind of connections that gets you the goods.  And what...

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I hope you all remember this little hidden gem I found thrifting several weeks ago.  If not you can revisit my post here.  I'm going to Florida in a few weeks so I was in a mad rush to get this cutie sewn up in time.  I have about 4 other items in my sewing queue for the trip.  We leave July 11th..do...

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Several weeks ago I forced myself to sit down and sew a basic solid color skirt. Solid pieces are rare in these parts which can be challenging when putting outfits together. I bought a solid navy blue  fabric from Fabric Mart and used the Megan Nielsen Kelly Skirt pattern. I'm not sure how I feel about the skirt but my cat Orlando seemed...

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Hey you guys!!!!! (said in my best Sloth voice).  I was reminded the other day that June 7th marked the 25th anniversary of the day The Goonies was released into theaters.   Man that makes me feel old...real old.  My brother and I watched that movie so many times as kids we probably have most of the lines memorized by heart.  I've been replaying...

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Hello there! I don't know about over in your neck of the woods but here in Indiana it's been raining cats and dogs for the past couple of weeks. I've been anxiously waiting for the weather to let up so I could get pictures of my next make for the Fabricista blog, The Victoria Blazer. ...

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Aaaaahhhhhh....That's me breathing a sigh of relief.  Relief that I no longer have to stress over what me made I'm  going to wear or that crappy iphone selfie I'd have to publish on Instagram. What I've gotten out of Me Made May this year is the harsh realization that my complete me made wardrobe is months maybe even years away.  I have A...

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Yesterday my Mom and I went and did a little antique shopping. We visited two shops that are about a 20 minute drive from my house. The first stop was an antique shop that I could absolutely spend hours in and never get bored. It's three floors with the first floor being the usual antiques...bubble milk glass, jewelry, dishes, pictures, lamps, etc, etc....

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My Me Made May pledge was to wear at least one handmade piece 3 times a week and to tackle my refashion/wip stash.  Let's see how the last two weeks played out shall we?    ...

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A fairly quick post tonight to document Me Made May week one and to finally blog about another Maria Denmark Olivia tee that I've had complete for several weeks now. Let's begin with the Me Made May round up. Since we only had 3 days this week and I decided on May 1st to join in I've only got two outfits to show...

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I don't know why I've been so wishy washy about joining MMM this year. I think I feel bad because I can't participate every day like I'd like too.  Then there are all the pictures I have to take.  But then I'd be missing out on those opportunities such as finding what's lacking in my wardrobe and the best part meeting new sewing...

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Name that tune.  I had no clue what rigel meant so I looked it up..allow me to enlighten you. Rigel is the brightest star in the constellation Orion and the seventh brightest star in the night sky. Then it all made sense to me. Oh yeah ya big dummy the name of the collection by Papercut Patterns was the Constellation collection. Doh!    ...

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No matter what you call them.. fails, wadders, ufo's, flouders, flops or f@&kups we all have them from time to time. And because you spend so much of your time working on a garment it can be very disheartening to have it flop. How you choose to recover from that can be a cautionary tale. Mine vary from full on temper tantrums, slinging...

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