Tag Archives: Dress

Peasant Dress Revamped

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

First of all let me just proclaim that this is another year for me to not buy Ready-to-Wear clothes. I’ve joined over 1000 other fasters headed by the talented sewist, Sarah Gunn.  We’ve all pledged not to buy clothes this … Continue reading →

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New Brand Name!

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

SEAM QUEEN seamqueen.blog I have changed my domain name to something more sewing related. Zibergirl has matured and perfected her skills. Seamqueen.blog is my new name! Stay tuned for more quilts and other sewing related activities, including alterations!  

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Turquoise Treasure Pin Up Dress

Posted on November 13, 2016 by

What Pattern did you use? I used  Patterns by Gertie for Butterick  _ 5953. It is a fitted vintage inspired wrap dress with front bands, and a slightly shaped right front. The left front crosses underneath the right and ties to the side seam. There … Continue reading →

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Yellow Floral Dress

Posted on May 10, 2016 by

Pattern? Why did you choose it? I used a Kay Unger Design for Vogue 1353. It’s a lined, sleeveless dress with front neckline pleats, scoop neckline, close-fitting bodice (slightly above waist), princess seams, pleated skirt, thread loops, and invisible back zipper. The hem … Continue reading →

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March Marches On

Posted on March 17, 2016 by

I have several things to share with you that I have been working on during the first few weeks of March. First, just let me say that I tried out for the position of a Bernina Ambassador, but I wasn’t selected. … Continue reading →

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A Bernina Ambassador

Posted on March 4, 2016 by

I’d love to be a Bernina Ambassador! Please follow the link to “heart” my projects on Kollabora and I might have a chance. Follow this link to VOTE for a Future Bernina Ambassador  Thanks ever so much!

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Little Bunny Phoebe

Posted on February 22, 2016 by

“Little Bunny Foo Foo Phoebe Hopping Through the Forest….” Pattern: Phoebe Dress by Colette Patterns Fabric: Radiant Girl by Lecien Fabrics Year: 2016 Notions: thread, zipper, buttons, interfacing Time to complete: One day to cut, one day to make First worn: By my granddaughter in … Continue reading →

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Featured in Sewing World Magazine

Posted on January 14, 2016 by

Sewist.com, one of several sewing and crafting social media sites, is featured in the February Edition of Sewing World Magazine. As part of the team, I’m flattered that Sewist is represented so thoroughly in the article. The website, Sewist, is the … Continue reading →

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The Marianne Dress for Round 2 of SOSM

Posted on July 8, 2015 by

Here’s my entry for Round Two of the Super Online Sewing Match II. All eight of the remaining contestants were sent the Marianne Dress pattern by Christine Haynes and a gift certificate to purchase fabric at FabricWorm.com. I love their selection … Continue reading →

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Ready for Round 2!

Posted on July 3, 2015 by

I made it to round two of the Super Online Sewing Match along with 7 other contestants! Visit my previous blog post if you haven’t seen my round one entry yet. For round two, we have to make the Marianne Dress by … Continue reading →

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