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It’s all Happening in Queue for the Zoo
Pattern: Archer by Grainline Studio Fabric: Liberty Tana Lawn “Queue for the Zoo” SKU: ZOO-G Year: contemporary, and classic Notions: thread, buttons, interfacing Time to complete: One day to cut, one day to make First worn: January 2016 between rainstorms Wear again? It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, Books, DIY, Dressmaking, Family, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, Tutorial
Tagged alterations, archer shirt, Art, clothing, cotton lawn, diy, dressmaking, fasion, grainline studio, OK David, Queue for the Zoo, sewing, shirt, skipped stitches, white tree fabrics, Zibergirl Sews, zibergirl.com
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Pea Coat Nouveau
Fabric: Navy Blue Wool and silky turquoise lining Pattern: Vogue 8884 View B Year: Classic (this design dates back to the 1700’s) Notions: Gold metallic buttons with a blue center Accessories: Hand crocheted scarf (made by me) Time to complete: a few weeks First … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, crochet, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, Upcycle, vintage, Vintage sewing
Tagged 70's fashion, alterations, clothing, coat, diy, dressmaking, fashion, hippies, nostalgia, pea coat, sewing, style, The Monthly Stitch, thrifted, upcycle, vintage, zibergirl.com
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All Sewn Up in 2015
Just some of the highlights of 2015! I pledged not to buy RTW clothes and made all of my own. I posted my makes to The Monthly Stitch, Kolabora, and Sewist as well as to my blog at Zibergirl.com. I … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, Contest, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Family, Fashion, Lekala, nature, photography, quilting, Sewing, sewing contest, Travel, Tutorial, Upcycle, vintage, Vintage sewing
Tagged Best of 2015, clothing, customizable sewing patterns, diy, Dress Contest, dressmaking, fabric, fashion, Lekala, RTW Fast, Sew Mama Sew, sew your own clothes, Sewing all year!, Super Online Sewing Match II, The Monthly Stitch, upcycling, vintage
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So Long, Marianne!
I love this cute knit dress designed by Christine Haynes. The Marianne has a 60’s vibe and can be made up easily in a variety of knits and styles. The one I’m wearing is a practice muslin that I made to check … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, DIY, Dressmaking, Family, Fashion, Lekala, nature, photography, sale, Sewing, sewing contest, Upcycle, vintage, Vintage sewing
Tagged 60, 60's dress, Cohen, fashion, knit, Marianne Dress, music, SeamQueen, sewing, sewist, song
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Winners!
Congratulations to all of the kind commenters during my celebratory month of September! There’s been a whirlwind of activities this past month with the marriage of my step-daughter. Friends and family came from all over the the U.S and as far … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Contest, DIY, Dressmaking, Family, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing
Tagged alterations, Beach Wedding, Bodega Bay, Bridesmaid dresses, chiffon, clothing, Customizable Patterns, diy, evening wear, fashion, followers, give away, hemming chiffon, how to hem chiffon, serging chiffon, sewing, turtorial, wedding
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I made it ! Round 4 of SOSM!
I’m super excited and thrilled to have made it to the semifinals with my Cuna Tote and Pouch entry in the Super Online Sewing Match II hosted by Sew Mama Sew. The challenge for round four requires the remaining four contestants … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blogging, Contest, crafting, DIY, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, sewing contest, Travel
Tagged blogging, clothing, contest, Cuna Indian, Cuna Mola, Design, diy, reverse aplique, Sew Mama Sew, Super Online Sewing Match II, tote, tote bag, zibergirl.com, zipper pouch
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The Sutton Blouse Goes Boho!
Hello friends! Here’s my entry for the first round of sewing in the Super Online Sewing Match II. Our patterns and gift certificates for fabric arrived on June 24 and we had 7 days to make our version of the … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, DIY, Dressmaking, Family, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing
Tagged boho, diy, Dress, fabric store, fashion, french seams, gift certificates, Hart Fabrics, rayon, Sew Mama Sew, sewing, sewing contest, sosm, style southwest pattern, super online sewing, sutton blouse, true bias, Zibergirl Sews, zibergirl.com
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A Rose by Any Other Name….
What pattern did you use? For my New-To-Me dress I chose the Cambie Dress by Sewholic. I liked this pattern because of the sizing that is made especially for the pear- shaped gal. Now that’s me! I’m always grading smaller at … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, vintage, Vintage sewing
Tagged border prints, Cambie Dress, contest, diy, flowers, Gertie Fabric, Gretchen Hirsch, Indie, Indie Patten Month, Indie Patterns, Indie Sewing Contest, roses, Sewholic, sewing, sewing contest, The Monthly Stitch, trains
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Riding that Train….
I’m so impressed with all of the entries for the Indie Dress Contest! There are some awesome makes using unique indie patterns. Many of which are brand new to me. It’s so neat to see what they look like on real people! Here … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Dyeing, Fashion, Lekala, nature, photography, Sewing, Tutorial
Tagged diy, easy pattern for sewing knits, fashion, Indie Patten Month, Indie Patterns, Itch to stitch Petal Skirt, lekala 4284, Lekala Costomized sewing patterns, lekala sewing patterns, Lekala.co, made to fit, patterns, sewing, skirts, The Monthly Stitch, tops, trains, zibergirl.com
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Fun in a Field of Dandelions Dress
Here’s my entry for the Indie Pattern Month Contest for Dresses. I hope everyone is having fun sewing up all their entries for the contests this month. I know I am! Pattern? Why did you choose it? I used Lekala Sewing … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, Lekala, nature, photography, Sewing, Upcycle, vintage, Vintage sewing
Tagged 50's dress, blogging, diy, Dress Contest, dresses, fashion, Indie Pattern sewing contest, Lekala, Lekala Pattern Company, prizes, sewing, sewing bloggers, Sewing constest, The Monthly Stitch, vintage sewing
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