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Blog Changes 15 Aug 2013 | 03:26 pm
I have decided to set most of this blog to private. I hardly ever write here anymore and don't feel entirely comfortable having almost 10 years of blogging lying around. I'm keeping the podcast shown...
Tips on shopping for fabric, yarn and embroidery notions in Paris 15 Aug 2013 | 12:46 pm
If you're thinking of having a bit of Parisian S.E.X (Stash Enhancement EXperience, what else), you might find the following interesting. At least once every month for the the past 2-3 years, I have r...
The Curaçao Swimsuit (review and step-by-step tutorial) 15 Aug 2013 | 12:46 pm
Curaçao Swimsuit (Burdastyle Alison Vintage Style Swimsuit) This is my version of the wonderful Burdastyle swimsuit that came out a few weeks ago (pattern is downloadable here). I've been meaning to ...
Ruby-Turquoise Coat: Adding a Lining (Tutorial) 15 Aug 2013 | 12:46 pm
Friends, before I show you the finished coat, I wish to share, step by step, how I made the lining for Simplicity 3631. This may help other beginner/intermediate seamstresses and seamsters who haven't...
"Come on, Button!" - fabric-covered buttons video tutorial 15 Aug 2013 | 12:46 pm
Bonjour, tout le monde ! I am making fabric-covered buttons for my Simplicity 3631 jacket and thought I'd share how to do it. I love fabric-covered buttons, but when I started sewing this used to int...
Bourse Class Weekend! 15 Aug 2013 | 12:46 pm
Hi everyone! The Focus on Finishing blog is hosting its third interactive monthly class this weekend. This month, we'll be learning how to make a bourse...and I'll have the honour of teaching you! E...
Tutorial: Making a Ruffle/Flounced Skirt 15 Aug 2013 | 12:46 pm
Here is how I make my ruffle skirts. I usually make mine with 3 panels, but you can obviously change that number. You'll only need 1 body measurement: your hips. ~ CUTTING ~ Upper panel: Width: If...
The Jenna Purse - pattern & explanations 15 Aug 2013 | 12:46 pm
Hi friends! Here's the pattern I drafted for Jenna's purse, with the cutting instructions: Click to get the pattern. I am not 100% sure it'll come out in real size on your monitors. Please make a te...
Wallhanging Tutorial 15 Aug 2013 | 12:46 pm
Hi friends! Here are - at last - the step-by-step pictures for the tutorial to make my wallhangings. I came up with this method by myself, so please, if need may be, give credit where it is due and r...
A lovely surprise from Holland! 15 Aug 2013 | 12:46 pm
... Or should I say, several lovely surprises? My friend Anneke from Holland sent me totally unexpected gifts! Look what I found in my mailbox yesterday, after a long day... You really have to click ...
