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My 1940’s Suit

February 17, 2016

The Aeroplane Blouse

September 9, 2013

Completed: Green Bobble Jumper & a Skirt to Match

March 4, 2013

Completed: The Macaron Redux Dress

February 18, 2013

Completed: Aqua Waves Jumper

November 19, 2013

My Rosy Briar Rose

My Rosy Briar Rose

August 9, 2011

I ended last week with one of my sewing fails, and I thought what better way to start this week…

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Ted Talk: Angiogensis and Eating To Starve Cancer

August 5, 2011

Thoughts from Yesterday:  Thanks everyone for sharing your own sewing conundrums and for your kind, helpful words about my crepe fail.  Since several of you have expressed an interrest in seeing more of my muslins and how to correct mistakes (knitting or sewing), I'm going to try and show more progress shots, not just…

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The Crepe Fail

The Crepe Fail

August 4, 2011

I've officially failed on my Crepe Dress, ladies.  :( To recap: I completed three muslins to perfect the fit back in…

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Wolff’s Flea Market Finds

Wolff’s Flea Market Finds

August 3, 2011

On this past Sunday, Felixand I went out to Rosemont, IL to go to the Wolff's flea market.  Felix and I have been…

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Florida Fashions Part 2

Florida Fashions Part 2

August 2, 2011

Hey peeps!  Thanks for leaving all of your thoughts yesterday about my Lonsdale dress fabric conundrum.  It really helped to have all…

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Lonsdale Dress Fabric

Lonsdale Dress Fabric

August 1, 2011

I'm not certain which fabric I want to use for my Lonsdale dress, but I found these three in my…

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I was only looking for 3 white buttons

I was only looking for 3 white buttons

August 1, 2011

On Friday evening after work, I decided I was going to finish up my Briar Rose Jumper (finally, right?!) and…

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Florida Fashions from Spring 1952

Florida Fashions from Spring 1952

July 27, 2011

Hey guys!  Check out what I've got to share with you today! Back in May I went on a flea…

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Crepe Stabilization

Crepe Stabilization

July 21, 2011

I spent a whole evening on stabilizing my seams on the Crepe Dress, following along with Gertie's Sew-Along Post #8.…

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DIY Clothing Buttons

DIY Clothing Buttons

July 20, 2011

Okay, this is way too cool, I have to share it with you guys! Did you know you can make your own…

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I'm Liz, a seamstress and knitter from Chicago. I'm happiest when I'm creating or learning something new. I have a penchant for all things vintage and I love mixing it up.

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