Yes, I made a Cambie! And I had some fun with it. I really like the Sewaholic patterns. They fit me in the top without any adjustments. I made 'View B' with the full skirt. The back and front bodice both have a nice shape. It's stylish but also allows for wearing a...

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Here's a nice way to geek it up a little and look classy doing it - a Doctor Who top. Laura Lee of Notes on a Needle added a little personality to this Coletterie Sencha pattern with some Tardis fabric. It looks so great! Now I want to make one... I should try...

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As it is now turning to more fall like weather, I'm once again reviewing my Wardrobe Plan. Whenever the seasons change, I like to look at what I have and get rid of anything I'm not wearing. I should especially get rid of any summer stuff that didn't get worn this year. My...

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I have lots of projects on my plate. Two of my 'to-dos' were a nice blouse for my sister's costume and to refashion something for my latest sewing challenge for my Stitch Once Rip Twice sewing group. I decided to combine the two together and refashion a blouse for my sister's costume. My sister...

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I'm back from BronyCan. My friend and I had a great time. Everyone loved her pony plushies and I got quite a few compliments on my knitting. This is a picture of our table before everything was sold off. Here is a picture of my friend and I in our costumes. More details...

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In case you were wondering, no, I haven't stopped knitting. Although, all this sewing is definitely slowing me down a bit. I've been working on a cardigan (coming soon) and some My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic hats. Fluttershy Pinkie Pie   So far, I've made these two hats. I am going to...

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My mom and I got roped into sewing a bit more for my sister - She had me make a jacket and hat (Simplicity 2581) and had my mom make her a vest (Simpicity 2895). This is for her husband's steampunk costume to go along with hers. Simplicity 2581 Simplicity 2895 The vest turned...

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Here are the final pieces of Simplicity 1819. Using fabric from an old shirt, I threw together the bustle pillow. It's an interesting article of clothing. My sister stuffed the pillow and my mom sewed it shut, while I continued on with the costume. Here is a look at the skirt with the...

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I'm finished Simplicity 1819 for my sister! I'm going to break it up into a few posts, since I have quite a bit of notes and photos. So, here is the corset when it was almost finished. Tartan Side With a bit of patience, I was able to do a decent job lining...

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