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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

Giveaway: Pattern, Fabric, or Pattern

April 5, 2011

You guys astound me!!!  I had no idea that I would be hosting another giveaway so soon. I'm so excited to share with you that I've surpassed 25 readers (which is when I was going to offer my next giveaway) and just found out today I now have 39.  You guys are the best!! So every…

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Refinishing Wood: Part One

Refinishing Wood: Part One

April 4, 2011

I bet you didn't see this coming after all my sewing and knitting, did you?! One of the first crafty…

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Briar Rose: Casting On

Briar Rose: Casting On

March 31, 2011

While I've finished knitting up my Caledonia jumper, I'm still in the process of seaming and re-blocking it.  I was…

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CSPC: Alexander Blouse

CSPC: Alexander Blouse

March 29, 2011

As I wrote before, I started the Alexander blouse from Burda, at least 6 months ago.  I wanted to finish…

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CSPC: Bouquet Skirt

CSPC: Bouquet Skirt

March 28, 2011

I'm not sure how, but its gone from a balmy 65 degrees to 25 degrees in Chicago.  I couldn't take…

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CSPC preview: Spring Bouquet skirt and Alexander Blouse

CSPC preview: Spring Bouquet skirt and Alexander Blouse

March 23, 2011

I have officially completed my first and last sewing projects for the CSPC.  hip hip This is the first project…

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Spring Swing Dress

Spring Swing Dress

March 18, 2011

It's official, I've finally completed my Spring Swing Dress. I'd first like to give a shout out to my husband Felix,…

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CSPC: Macaron Redux Fabric

CSPC: Macaron Redux Fabric

March 16, 2011

I've been working at least two weeks now on my macaron redux project.  Even though I've made the macaron dress…

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Sunday Stash: Silk Organza

Sunday Stash: Silk Organza

March 14, 2011

I've always loved the vintage patterns that include a matching coat and I've really only bought them for the dress…

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Stormy Skies Dress

Stormy Skies Dress

March 10, 2011

I've had a version of the Stormy dress hanging in my closet for a while, and it needed to be altered…

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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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