Monthly Archives: June 2014

A Sewaholic Pendrell and (another) Burda 7062

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

After the white tee fail from the last post, I wanted to move onto a guaranteed winner. Since adapting to my new bright color clothing scheme, I’ve had a somewhat limited work wardrobe, so I decided to make a new … Continue reading →

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Burda 06-2013-113

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I’ve been working on this top this week.   My fabric of choice is a white stretch knit that in hindsight, is too thick and doesn’t have enough recovery.  😦 Here are pics of the almost finished top. If you … Continue reading →

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Burda 7062- Cobalt Blue Pair

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I actually made this pair first, so they didn’t get all the fitting adjustments that the 2nd pair did.  Overall, I LOVE the color of these pants…especially with a white top like this one or a solid black on.  I … Continue reading →

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Burda 7576 Take 2

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Here’s the finished look.  Overall, it’s ok.  I kinda wish I would have left the gathers out.  I’ll wear it every now and again, so I guess it serves it’s purpose…I’m just not in love with it. I’ve moved on … Continue reading →

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Tools of the Trade

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I had time to work on the green shirt today!!!   I managed to get it cut out and the back sewn together.  Not bad for all the more time I had. The back slit is done!  In my opinion, … Continue reading →

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The Finished Product – Burda 7062

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

The pants are complete!!!  I even wore them out today to do a little bit of shopping. (Just in case you didn’t know, you can click on the pictures and it makes them bigger.) Not bad, but I wish I … Continue reading →

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Annoyed

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I went down to the sewing room tonight after dinner without a real goal in mind.  I was debating about making up the green burda blouse that’s in the near term plans, but then I decided to cut out another … Continue reading →

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When a duck is not a duck..is it an osprey? or a goose?? or a horseshoe crab???

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

For those following along, I started out the year by joining the RTW fast. Immediately, I started obsessing about concentrating on what I should sew.  When your only option is to make your clothes, the allowance for errors/missteps in what … Continue reading →

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