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the quarter-inch press: jean pencil skirt Hum-de-dum, I’m just going to go get the mail. Dressed in a skirt and heels. Yep, this is just what I wear when I don’t know what to wear! I’m very happy with...

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the quarter-inch press: sad turtle Awhile back, I made a little turtle for my niece (the Shanghai turtle), using this Heather Bailey pattern. It turned out quite well, and I had enough fabric left...

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the quarter-inch press: americana pillows made from tea towels I made two pillows for my classroom! (My kids often use pillows for sitting on the floor during reading or writing.) Awhile back, I...

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the quarter-inch press: “fifi” gathered skirt I love this fabric! It’s Anna Maria Horner, “Pastry,” in saffron (you can purchase it here). It is a bit thin, so if you plan to make a garment, wear a...

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this to that: sweater to leg warmers

  These leg warmers used to be a sweater! I cut off the long sleeves, stitched up the raw edges with an overlock stitch on Sweet B, rather liked the frilly look created accidentally, and decided to...

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progress on gray pencil skirt

I did some more work on my gray silk pencil skirt! I sewed the hems for the slit… …darted the front and back pieces… …biked to Pac Fab after realizing I had never purchased an invisible zipper…...

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a year of sewing

There’s something I’ve wanted to do for awhile, since I started this blog in fact. I didn’t feel ready before, but I think now it’s time. [Deep breath, dramatic pause for effect] I am going to go an...

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gathered nankeen skirt with pockets

This hand-dyed nankeen was one of my most prized fabrics. I bought it at the Chinese Printed Blue Nankeen Exhibition Hall in Shanghai. It was the perfect amount of fabric, and keeps its shape well....

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muslins vs. mock-ups

Well folks, the purchasing hiatus is definitely over–I purchased three more fabrics in one blow at Nancy’s Sewing Basket this weekend, and am just thankful my husband won’t see the credit card...

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work in progress: charcoal boxers

Two YEARS ago, cough cough, I bought gray/black flannel to make my hubby some cozy winter boxers. Then I stashed the fabric away and now that I’ve come back to it, my hubby doesn’t wear boxers...

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