Category Archives: Clothing

Would you wear this shirt?

The vision in my head was so much better. I had this red and white stripe shirt: too big, awkward neckline, the lace-up tie was just weird and I thought I could save it. So, I got rid of the … Continue reading

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Halloween 2007

Here is my little Jedi and Superman. I’ve been quite busy sewing these costumes up over the last couple of days. My mom did help a bit by making the main blue superman pieces. I did everything else, including the … Continue reading

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Big T and baby onesies

A big T for my guy’s birthday present… Freezer Stencil of course. Little baby onesies for my expecting friends (a mathematical scholar and his beautiful wife)… ~more freezer stencils, a black kitty and polka-dot Pi, and appliqued fabric bits. That’s … Continue reading

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Flowered Wrap Skirt

I found the most awesome wrap skirt tutorial at Home Grown.  Since I have so much of that flowered brown fabric, I thought I’d try it out.  It was so incredibly easy, taking me less than 2 hours to whip … Continue reading

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First skirt with zipper

All of my fabric from yesterday is washed and ready to go. I already dug in and started pairing up coordinating fabrics and making a pile for skirts. Thanks to THIS amazing tutorial, I was able to make this skirt … Continue reading

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Saturday – out and about

I love weekends, when I’m not working. Today was very clear, sunny 70 degree day. Perfect for going out and about. But before going out, I needed to do a quick makeover on a shirt I wanted to wear. It … Continue reading

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New Skirt and 5 things

This here is a skirt my grandma gave me (garage sale find – 50 cents). It’s a very long, black, flowery print skirt which was not very flattering on me. So, refashioned it was: I cut across measured lengths, gathered … Continue reading

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Wardrobe Refashion 2007

Have you seen the new Wardrobe Refashion 2007 website. It looks great. I just love the new buttons and banner. I’ve signed up for another 6 months (my same old reasons apply). And so, to keep from looking like a … Continue reading

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B-day gifts for my niece and nephew

I know, they’re late (by a few weeks), but that’s how my sister and I do gifts for eachother and our kids- a little on the late side. I thinks it’s great. Just when your birthday becomes a distant memory- … Continue reading

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Long shorts & skirt-to-shirt

Here are some wardrobe refashions that I’ve been working on over the last couple of weeks (slowly taking pictures as I go). I made three pairs of long shorts out of a pair of blue plaid capris, khaki pants and … Continue reading

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