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you bloody legend girl! look what you created! All this intense sewing (and project runway watching) has paid off. I'm so impressed with your drafting from scratch. Brave new world indeed. oh and I love the ginger hair.
Commented Dec 15, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Mena, this dress is so fab that you've just made me completely change my mind about the dress I was going to cut out tomorrow! I made a purple dress a while back inspired by your yellow one.. and just like you, I loved it.. but it seemed a little costumey - ruffle too big, skirt a bit long. Watch out.. I may be copying you again!
Commented Nov 21, 2011 on The "You Had Me at Dog in Boa" Dress at The Sew Weekly
The "You Had Me at Dog in Boa" Dress
The Facts Fabric: Cotton novelty print from Novato Estate Sale: The Return! - ~$.25 Pattern: Simplicity 1926 Year: c. 1945 Notions: Belt button fasteners, side zipper Time to complete: 5 hours First worn: November 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$.25 When I first considered what I wanted ...
strangely.. I think I'd try the bag first... and make sure it had about a dozen pockets each lined with different print scraps to cheer me up while looking for the - biccies, drink, bib, spare clothes etc. etc. etc.
Commented Nov 16, 2011 on Ask: 11/14/11 at The Sew Weekly
Ask: 11/14/11
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strangely.. I think I'd try the bag first... and make sure it had about a dozen pockets each lined with different print scraps to cheer me up while looking for the - biccies, drink, bib, spare clothes etc. etc. etc.
Commented Nov 16, 2011 on The "Ode to 7th Grade" Ensemble at The Sew Weekly
The "Ode to 7th Grade" Ensemble
The Facts Fabric: Plaid cotton, $12, brown knit, $3 from Fabric Outlet Pattern: The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook Skirt Year: c. 2011 Notions: zipper, eyelet lace Time to complete: 2 hours First worn: November 2011 Wear again? Yes Over the past year, I've had a chance to spend time with some...
Who wouldn't love to be a flamingo dancer! such a cute idea and a fab story to bring up when she's 21.
Commented Oct 31, 2011 on Flamingo Dancer at The Sew Weekly
Flamingo Dancer
Given my daughter's exposure to my dresses (both vintage and home-sewn) it's only natural that Penelope has become incredibly vocal about what she wears. I wear jeans all the time but she won't touch them. She's incredibly picky about her school outfits and if she doesn't like something I've bou...
love it and want it! I wouldn't have even thought of using that pattern to make a comfy modern jersey dress. It's so perfect. I'm writing it on my list!
Commented Oct 31, 2011 on The "Yes, it's Orange" Dress at The Sew Weekly
The "Yes, it's Orange" Dress
The Facts Fabric: Orange striped jersey, thrifted -- $1 Pattern: Vogue 8728, $3.99 Year: c. 1946 (reissue) Notions: none Time to complete: 3 hours First worn: October 2011 Wear again? Yes! Yes! Total Cost: ~$4.99 Considering how many versions of Vogue 8728 I've seen in the sewing blog worl...
totally serious! booty fit is an elusive dream! & when I saw the other views.. well it seems a little too good to be true! question - is the waistband curved or straight? & when you took them in at the back, did you take it in right through the waistband like men's pants or did you just attach a smaller waistband?
Commented Oct 22, 2011 on oona does it!: come together at The Sew Weekly
oona does it!: come together
this week i've paired requests from the fun loving and flirty (have you seen her as a pink lady?) kat of modern vintage cupcakes with, once again, the beauteous miss lisette of WWNDW (prolific community members, both). kat asked: does oona ever make trousers? would love to see how you'd tu...
You do find some interesting fabrics Adey... I would never have known what to do with these! You have great vision. Love the styling on the stairs... you look like a glamorous movie star in an old jungle/safari movie. Great pattern.
Commented Oct 21, 2011 on The "Rusty Bed Jacket & Slacks" | Adey Lim at The Sew Weekly
The "Rusty Bed Jacket & Slacks" | Adey Lim
The Facts Fabric: Rusty knit with burnout details 2 yards and rusty brown washable suede fabric 1.5 yards from chinatown Pattern: Hollywood 694 Year: c. 1941 Notions: 4 buttons, invisible zipper, hook & eye from stash Time to complete: 4 hours for bed jacket and 3 hours for slacks Firs...
SOLD!! I'm gettin me that pattern asap! They look fabulous on you!
Commented Oct 21, 2011 on oona does it!: come together at The Sew Weekly
oona does it!: come together
this week i've paired requests from the fun loving and flirty (have you seen her as a pink lady?) kat of modern vintage cupcakes with, once again, the beauteous miss lisette of WWNDW (prolific community members, both). kat asked: does oona ever make trousers? would love to see how you'd tu...
Of all the knit and woven fabrics to choose to put together... you choose silk and terry!.. you are both crazy and genius. But..you know that crochet bit is probably leaning more towards trim than fabric right? hehe.. I'll let it slide this time - given the silk meets terry awsomeness. I really like this top... and love your words about the lovely Adey and Cathe. It's what we're all thinkin!!
Commented Oct 12, 2011 on oona does it!: criminal minds at The Sew Weekly
oona does it!: criminal minds
once again, i'm taking on two elegant ladies of the cloth. first, the lovely sew weekly contributor adey querys: how about using woven and knit fabrics on one garment? that should be fun :) how about me showing up on your doorstep and stealing some clothes, adey. THAT would be fun. and ca...
This is seriously the most amazing refashion! When I saw it the first time.. I assumed it was a straight out vintage find. The way that embroidery fits on the pattern you chose is so flattering. Well done!
Commented Oct 7, 2011 on The "Sexy Worry Doll" Outfit at The Sew Weekly
The "Sexy Worry Doll" Outfit
The Facts Fabric: Mexican-styled embroidered dress from Alameda Antique Fair, $5 Pattern: Butterick 2533 $1 Year: c. 1963 Notions: one vintage zipper Time to complete: 4 hours First worn: September 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$6 Considering that I just love how this dressed turne...
so so so in love with this dress. You must send it to me!!!!! hahahah. who am I kidding.. it looks amazing on you, the perfect colour and print... but I doubt it would do the same for me.. ah well.. but maybe if I dye my hair... and get contacts...and a tan...hmm. I'll let you know & then maybe you'll swap it for a muppet frock. lol. I too am rather fond of the 70's. (I'm saying that in a hushed voice.. so many 70's haters out there.. I don't understand!)
Commented Sep 9, 2011 on oona does it!: muumuu a gogo at The Sew Weekly
oona does it!: muumuu a gogo
back in my black and white phase (i shudder at the memory) sew weekly community member lisette commented: ... you look delightful in white. Not fair, not fair at all. Are you hinting that you are making a muu muu for 70s week? know this: lisette is a expert on the 70s. don't believe me? ha...
I love the choice of balloons on this dress Debi! It really suits that bow back! My little girl has an obsession with balloons, so I showed her your pictures. She said.. 'oh no!... balloons... fly away!' (I think it brought back memories of a recent wedding where all the guests let go red balloons.. she didn't handle that very well!)... your painting is pretty realistic.. lol.
Commented Sep 9, 2011 on The "99 Luftballoons" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "99 Luftballoons" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2.5 metres of 100% cotton fabric, £13 Pattern: Simplicity 2180 Year: c. 2011 Notions: zipper £1.50, elastic £1, fabric paint: £4 Time to complete: Dress: 13 hours; painting: 7 hours (total: 20 hours) First worn: September 2011 Wear again? Resounding YES! Total Cost: ~£20 99 L...
yay for 100 comments!!! I feel like balloons should drop down or something!
Commented Sep 6, 2011 on The "Slow and Steady" Dress at The Sew Weekly
The "Slow and Steady" Dress
The Facts Fabric: A WHOLE LOT of eyelet lace and an old cotton, sheet: $6 Pattern: Skirt bottom, Colette Eclair; Dress bodice, Simplicity 6001 Year: 1965 Notions: Invisible zipper, $3, Rit Dye in Fuschia, $4 Time to complete: 13 hours First worn: September 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1...
OMG!!!!!! could you and your dress look any more perfect! seriously! this is my favourite yet! this is one of those projects that could quickly become a monet somewhere after about the 20th row of lace! You have stuck it out so well and I am so impressed with the finish. well done.
Commented Sep 6, 2011 on The "Slow and Steady" Dress at The Sew Weekly
The "Slow and Steady" Dress
The Facts Fabric: A WHOLE LOT of eyelet lace and an old cotton, sheet: $6 Pattern: Skirt bottom, Colette Eclair; Dress bodice, Simplicity 6001 Year: 1965 Notions: Invisible zipper, $3, Rit Dye in Fuschia, $4 Time to complete: 13 hours First worn: September 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1...
That skirt is gorgeous Sarah! Beautiful fabric and perfect garment for it.
Commented Aug 19, 2011 on The "Wrong week!" Skirt | Sarah Gabbart at The Sew Weekly
The "Wrong week!" Skirt | Sarah Gabbart
The Facts Fabric: 3 yards of Chanel tweed from someplace that I don't remember Pattern: Simplicity 2154 Year: c. 2011 Notions: vintage 6" zipper from stash Time to complete: about 3 hours First worn: August 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~Probably '$pensive. Oh lawd y'all! What has two thu...
Oh I love this outfit on you Debi! You look stunning. The colours are beautiful. Mrs Peacock is the perfect title! I hope you wear this loads.. I find it so tricky pulling whole outfits together. Dresses are so much easier!(how fitting that I should have a teal moment for my 'inspired by you' challenge!) Now I am inspired to work on separates a bit more.
Commented Aug 17, 2011 on The "Mrs Peacock" Skirt | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Mrs Peacock" Skirt | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 1 metre of wool from the Spean Bridge Woolen Mill found in a charity shop, £4 Pattern: Simplicity 3196 Year: c. 1950's Notions: black zipper from a charity shop, £.05 Time to complete: 5 hours First worn: August 2011 Wear again? Yes and Yes! Total Cost: ~£4 I was very indec...
I love it! Can't believe you took the seam ripper to a favourite dress.. you are braver than I! That is very fun fabric, so nice to use it in a dress that can get alot of wear.
Commented Aug 15, 2011 on The "Greetings from Albuquerque" Dress at The Sew Weekly
The "Greetings from Albuquerque" Dress
The Facts Fabric: Vintage rayon from Alameda Antique Fair, $10 for 4 yards Pattern: None, based on existing dress Year: Unknown Notions: elastic, $2.00 Time to complete: 4 hours First worn: August 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$12 When I found this fabric in April, I wrote: "Oh, I love t...
I feel for you! such a big decision... but you know what - life is for living and dresses are for wearing. You've found a darned good match/replacement fabric to recreate another one. And if the original owner was here.. she'd say.. 'good lord Mena, what are you doing hanging on to that ratty old thing!' Onwards and upwards! Cheers to the lace panel seeing more parties!
Commented Aug 4, 2011 on Gatsby Decisions at The Sew Weekly
Gatsby Decisions
Okay, dear readers, I need your help, opinions and expertise! Yesterday I found the most perfect silk chiffon for my Gatbsy Summer Afternoon dress at Satin Moon Fabrics in SF. At $19.98 a yard, it was certainly a splurge. I bought 2 1/2 yards at a 45" selvage which may or may not be enough. But,...
stunning... just stunning! what a fab result.
Commented Aug 4, 2011 on oona does it!: mix and match at The Sew Weekly
oona does it!: mix and match
little miss molly, maker of fabulous frocks and proprietress of toferet's empty bobbin, had something to say about last week's baby steps towards matchville: Oh who cares what they say about using solids, I like all your prints! It would be fun if you made some separates too. my reply, via ...
Well done Diane! your fabric and button choices are spot on!... and you sewing looks so professional!!!! you're one talented lady.
Commented Aug 4, 2011 on The North Western Shirt | Diane at The Sew Weekly
The North Western Shirt | Diane
Because I'm not a total unreasonable taskmaster, the ladies who contribute to the Sew Weekly are allowed to sit out challenges from time to time. Adey's on vacation this week and instead of picking someone to replace her, I decided to ask the community for volunteers. The community, always think...
love this one! The stripe change on the pleat is genius.
Commented Aug 4, 2011 on 7DoS: The Siesta Sorbetto at The Sew Weekly
7DoS: The Siesta Sorbetto
What's 7 Days of Sorbetto? For seven days, I'm making a different top based on the free and downloadable Sorbetto Tank Top from Colette Patterns. The not-so-fun thing about my seven day challenges is that even I plan to do them around weeks that I haven't any plans, sometimes life just g...
you really are too hard on yourself! This one's my favourite! Love it!
Commented Aug 3, 2011 on 7DoS: The Second-Rate Sorbetto at The Sew Weekly
7DoS: The Second-Rate Sorbetto
What's 7 Days of Sorbetto? For seven days, I'm making a different top based on the free and downloadable Sorbetto Tank Top from Colette Patterns. Now I know I'm a bit too hard on myself sometimes. Calling this perfectly adequate shirt the "Second-Rate" Sorbetto is partly to satisfy my ...
If a finished item shipped from China costs $42 in store, then the chinese factory is likely to have gotten less than $8 total - and that's to pay everyone involved in it's manufacture from spool of yarn to finished skirt. I like to think their labour is worth more than that.
Commented Jul 31, 2011 on MTL: Petticoat on the Prairie Skirt at The Sew Weekly
MTL: Petticoat on the Prairie Skirt
Original Inspiration Petticoat on the Prairie Skirt from modcloth.com ($42.99) Resources Fabric: Island Breeze Gauze Dark Ivory ($3.99/yd from fabric.com Pattern: Simplicity 2609
hahahahaha.. you crack me up.... there aren't any plain fabrics in my stash either!
Commented Jul 29, 2011 on oona does it!: WHATEVER. at The Sew Weekly
oona does it!: WHATEVER.
oh, hello darling. i was just having a little sip of pinot noir after a morning of sewing. no, it's not too early-- surely it's wine thirty somewhere in the world. well, dear, if you must know, the ladies over at the sew weekly have been giving me quite a run for my money. a handful of...
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