Category Archives: Clothing

Simple Stripey Skirt

Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 by Regina Lord

I found this fabric at Hancock’s in the remnant section and knew I had to make a skirt from it.  Unfortunately, it is a very thin, light weight cotton and there was only 1 1/3 yards of it. I figured … Continue reading →

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Simplicity 4589

Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Regina Lord

I finally broke into my vintage sheets.  They were originally intended for skirts, but just happen to be the right amount for tops too.  I’ve been wanting to use this simplicity pattern for a while, seeing it around many, many, … Continue reading →

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A bit different

Posted on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 by Regina Lord

Thanks for the nice comments on my last top. This one is the same pattern (Simplicity 4177), different style.  This time with shorter sleeves and some green plaid seersucker. Can you see the gold thread running through the yellow stripes?  … Continue reading →

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Lotta Inspiration

Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 by Regina Lord

I bought Lotta Prints recently and am in love with her simplistic designs. The book is aesthetically pleasing, page after page, with loads of great ideas and stencil patterns.  After thumbing through this book I was inspired to make another … Continue reading →

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Free Motion

Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 by Regina Lord

Triceratops tshirt for Super-E Have you seen THIS video from Threadbanger?  It shows Girl Popcorn adorning polo shirts free motion style.  After seeing this done, I almost immediately ran to the sewing store to get myself a free motion foot … Continue reading →

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F is for Frog

Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 by Regina Lord

And Finn. Finn is not a frog, but is a little friend of ours who just turned 1~ Yay!  We went to his party and had a mighty fine time watching him be thrown into a cake for the first … Continue reading →

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Bag Lady Skirts

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2008 by Regina Lord

  These two skirts were made from thrifted bags that I found at Savers for $2 each. They were big enough for me to fit into and a quick-n-easy sew.  I just had to cut off the tops and bottoms … Continue reading →

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Month of Me: My Birthday

Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 by Regina Lord

20 reasons why my birthday was so wonderful + 10 of my favorite things + 6 things I’d like to do this year = 36 things about me. 36. Daddy came home Friday from Dallas, to relieve me from a … Continue reading →

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Month of Me: Pajama pants

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2008 by Regina Lord

Are you getting sick of seeing the headless me yet? I am. It’s really strange taking pictures of yourself and then trying to post them. There is more to come, so I hope you don’t mind. There are just some … Continue reading →

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Month of Me: Bathrobe, Kimono-style

Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 by Regina Lord

 The pattern is from Amy Butler‘s In-Stitches.  I’ve had the book and the flannel for about a year now, just sitting there–waiting. I didn’t have enough flannel so I shortened it and used a different flannel from my stash for … Continue reading →

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