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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

I’m Baaaaack

I’m Baaaaack

March 25, 2015

I've been meaning to come back to blogging for quite some time now.  In all honesty, I never meant to…

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Unselfish Sewing: Mom’s Pajama Set(s)

Unselfish Sewing: Mom’s Pajama Set(s)

October 3, 2014

My poor mom... Let it be known that I can't be trusted to turn over sewing gifts in any timely…

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Cambies & Cardi’s

Cambies & Cardi’s

October 1, 2014

It's no secret that Meg, Michelle, and I have been hanging out and knitting.  As we do, we get time…

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NYC Day Trip

NYC Day Trip

September 30, 2014

Hey guys!  Guess who's going to NYC this Saturday for a shopping trip???   About a month back, Michelle of…

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Fall Sewing & Knitting Plans

Fall Sewing & Knitting Plans

September 12, 2014

It feels so wrong to be starting to think about fall sewing & knitting plans right now.  Chicago summer has…

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A Floral & Striped Knit Dress

A Floral & Striped Knit Dress

September 10, 2014

Here it is... my first(ish) knit dress, Vogue 8728. I absolutely love this dress and it's fabric oohh soo much.…

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A Feminine Kimono-Styled Robe

A Feminine Kimono-Styled Robe

September 8, 2014

I have a *thing* where if I don't take pictures for the blog - then I can't wear my completed…

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Homeowner Adventures: August in Review

Homeowner Adventures: August in Review

September 5, 2014

Honestly, not that much has been accomplished on the house front in August.  But we're fine with that.  It's given…

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Sewing With Knits: Patterns I’m Drooling Over

Sewing With Knits: Patterns I’m Drooling Over

August 27, 2014

After just making 1 Renfrew top & learning how to sew with knits, I'm totally pumped up to beef up…

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Sewing With Knits

Sewing With Knits

August 25, 2014

A couple weekends ago, Tres Bien Michelle & I got together with Professor Meg the Grand to get over our…

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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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