Morning you three toed furry sloths! Oh wait, that’s me. And being a lazy, slothful type I’ve been looking with much interest at friend-Laura’s elastic waistband skirts with much lust in my heart. Last week I came across the near-perfect home dec weight gold and white cotton print at Hancock and thought I’d give...
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Morning jackalopes! Have you all gotten your white winter coats and gone through your yearly antler shedding routine? I’ve got another finished garment for you today. Honestly, last weekend was quite productive… I finished yesterday’s Jasmine, today’s dress, a skirt, a shirt and a new set of jammies. Last night I compensated by only...
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Good morning gremlins! Stay away from the water! I like you cute and fluffy!! So last week I alluded to the dress that I made and this weekend I finally took some photos. This is yet another version of the super-easy maxi dress from Kwik Sew (3856.) I’m teaching this class on Friday and...
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Good morning you hyacinth macaws! You sure are beautiful. And large. And blue. Speaking of blue, guess what I did? I made a dress! And it’s blue! Or, partially blue. Aqua, really. Now, if you guys were the color of my dress I’d be SUPER impressed. Here’s a picture… Ah, what pretty feathers. OK....
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Morning you monarch butterflies, drinkers of dew and frequent visitors to Mexico. In case you don’t keep up with your geography lessons, I want you to know that Minnesota has made you the state insect, while Vermont has only made you the state BUTTERFLY. If I were you, I’d stay away from Vermont. Talk...
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Morning komondors, you dreadlocked, mop-impersonating Hungarian hunting dogs. I’ve got my eye on you. Two eyes, as often as I can spare them. Today is an exciting day in snugbugland. Another reveal!! I feel like this is a cheater reveal, since it’s another maxi dress, but nevertheless, a reveal it is. With some goofy dress...
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Greetings kakapos! You truly have sad lives. Are you owls? Parrots? Who can say. All I know is that your 120 year life span, coupled with your noctournal ways and near extinction must make for lots of long, lonely nights talking to yourselves. Have you considered inter-species relationships? Moving on! I FINALLY got a...
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Greetings spotted quolls! You guys freak me out with your cute, catlike looks and carrion-eating ways. I know you’re all like “we have luxurious spotted fur, we don’t need no stinking’ dresses,” but I’m thinking you might be interested in THIS… the cabana dress! I’m on a maxi dress kick, aren’t I, you adorable...
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Greetings gryphons! As everyone knows, those in the presence of gryphons are unable to tell a falsehood, and so I must admit that I was not 100% certain that I would like one of my recent projects: Kwik Sew 3610, the drawstring tank (AKA the pillowcase dress.) This is a super-simple beginner project that...
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Greetings snipes! After countless summer nights hunting for you 20 years ago, I’ve finally found you! Tonight I’m ready to unveil my mini-wardrobe from the Hobby Lobby fabric haul, accompanied by a belt and a tank top also purchased while on our recent road trip. The belt and tank came from a giant retailer...
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Greetings pygmy marmosets! Egad! I just googled all ya’ll to make sure I spelled your name correctly and you sure are cute! I didn’t know you were the size of my thumb! I’ll take 12 of you. Can you help with the housecleaning and such? So my recent dedication to daily posts is making...
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Greetings tropical hermit crabs! I’ve finished my first summer skirt and shirt combo (remember the bolts of cloth I posted the other day?) If any of you guessed the hawaiian-style Amy butler print with the pink and white striped knit, you win a gold star! My master plan, as far as summer sewing goes,...
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Sorry honeybees. I can’t pass up a pun. I’m also a sucker for alliteration and knock knock jokes. Today’s post is all about an easy to sew skirt that has had my heart soaring with the eagles as well as mucking about in the depths with the, oh I don’t know. Mud-wallowing creatures, I...
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I had a busy day today, nearly finishing McCalls 5974 (only the neckline to finish!) and completely finishing my altered version of Kwik Sew 3003, a basic skirt, cut on the bias with an elastic waist. For anyone who reads my blog semi-regularly, you might be struck over the oddness of me making a...
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In a burst of sewing focus, today’s projects included redrafting the ginormous Kwik Sew turtleneck pattern from yesterday, as well as cutting and sewing three more shirts. It was a good day. Here’s the the rundown of my three almost-finished shirts (all need hemming) and after the jump detailed photos of how I redrafted...
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A little bit of sewing, some how tos, vintage love and a quest for the perfect fit. Hi! I’m Patty, a thirty-something living in Minneapolis with a cute little house, husband and basset hound, 3 cozy snug bugs.
