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My first doll (in a long, long time)
Having a baby niece is awesome!Here Gretel is playing with the doll that I made her. I forgot to take a picture before the doll was wrapped, so I'll have to see if I can get another picture of her! She...
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Amy Butler Dorothy Clutch
I made this clutch for my mom for Christmas. It was something that she started a long time ago and gave me all the pieces, thinking I might finish it. Well I finally did and gave it back to her! The...
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Quilt for a baby
A little man was born recently. And he needed a quilt. So I made him one.
View ArticleHappy New Year
Welcome 2010, I am so excited to meet you and greet you. I feel your optimism and potential. I await the surprises you will bring.I ushered in the New Year at a dear friend's wedding, standing next to...
View ArticleNew Classes!
The new class list is now available over at the bolt neighborhood blog!I am teaching:Belle Skirt 1/31 and 2/7 (full)Zippers I 2/14Uptown Coat 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 (full)Zippers II (invisible zippers)...
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Wanty
Oooh, I want this bag to be mine. Found while trolling the internet, courtesy of Be*mused. Click the bag itself to see more like it. Navigating the website makes no sense to me. But think about the big...
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Going Green
Before:After:I had a turtle neck with a very scratchy neck. It was some nylon/wool/angora/cashmere (ha!) blend. And everytime I put it on, it drove me nuts. But I needed something green for St....
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Choose your own adventure
Knit dress. (I should have modeled it, it's way cuter on a person!)Make your own at Modern Domestic! We will be using the Built by Wendy book, Sew U Home Stretch (at Amazon(dot)com for $10 right now!)....
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Camisole and Pantie Set
So, with DIY going under-cover, so to speak, I figured it was high time to teach a class on making your own undergarments. With stretch lace trim, this set is super pretty and still very comfy.Learn to...
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T-shirt mania
The T-shirt class that I am teaching at Modern Domestic is almost full. So in addition to the April 11th class (noon-4pm) we are opening another session of the class on May 23rd (also noon-4pm). Come...
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That shirt on your back...
...did you make it yourself?Well you CAN!We've opened YET ANOTHER t-shirt class!!!This is getting wild folks!You can join the fun on Tuesday nights, April 6th and 13th,7pm-9pm at Modern Domestic!For...
View ArticleSome thoughts on choosing knit fabrics
I get asked about knit fabrics a lot. I love working with knits, but they come with their own special challenges. Here are some thoughts that I have about choosing which knits you want to sew with,...
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Bias cut camisole and tap shorts
Sign up now for the Sumptuous Knit Top Class at Modern Domestic!Class starts tomorrow, April 6th!If you've finished any other sewing project, you are ready to sew knits!And once you take the knit...
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Learn To Sew: Farmer's Market Tote Bag Class
Have you been lurking, thinking that you might want to learn to sew? Do you have a machine sitting around, and you aren't even sure if it works? Join class on Sunday for the Learn To Sew: Farmer's...
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Hoodie class
**Update**Class starts next Tuesday (May 25th)There is still space available***I made the raglan hooded sweatshirt from the Built by Wendy Sew U Home Stretch book and I'm a big fan. Because I wanted a...
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Hooded Sweatshirt class!
**Update**Class starts next Tuesday (May 25th)There is still space available!***Tuesday evenings, May 25th, June 1st and June 8th.7pm-9pmLearn to put together a raglan sleeve pattern, sew a zipper into...
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Jeans
I'm still working on my Jalie jeans, but they are slow going.Most of my sewing projects get done in small bits of time, 20 minutes stolen here and there, maybe 45 minutes during nap time. I've found...
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Finishing touches
If you haven't been over to Sew, Mama, Sew lately, be sure to check them out.This month is Make It, Wear It!, a collection of inspiration, hints, and tips about garment sewing. I have a post today...
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Kimono Dress
I made the Kimono Dress in the Heather Ross Weekend Sewing Book. I wanted to make it out of knit fabric, and I scored some inexpensive, yet stable interlock knit at my nearest mega-store, so I was...
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Jeans!
Upcoming class:Jeans at Modern DomesticSundays, September 12, 19, 26Noon-2:30pm$115 plus suppliesMake jeans that fit you just right!
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Emaline Skirt Class
I'm teaching an a-line skirt class at Aloha Vac and Sew (SW 185th and TV Hwy). It's the Emaline Skirt - very cute, a little sassy, and a flattering fit! Learn to put in a zipper and make a quick and...
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Blind Hem Tutorial
I have a new tutorial up at the Bolt Blog. It's about BLIND HEMS! Woot!
View ArticleMake your own t-shirt
If you haven't tried it yet, you might be surprised at how easy it is to sew up a t-shirt. Knit fabrics can be tricky to understand and it can be challenging to learn how to manipulate them. Once you...
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Quilt for C + K + A
My super awesome friend C had a baby. We know the gender NOW that the baby has been born, but at the time of quilt-making, it was unknown. It was really hard for me to let go of making a feminine...
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Modern Patchwork
I am super lucky to count Elizabeth Hartman as a friend, but even if I didn't know her personally, I would be anxiously awaiting her new book! It will be available in May 2012 from Stash Books. See...
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