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Vogue 8323 – Scoop-Neck Top

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Noile

I’d made the cowl version of this shirt previously and really liked it. Opportunities to wear it aren’t frequent, though, since the cowl is really exaggerated — fun, but not too practical for every day. I love the lines of … Continue reading →

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Unusual Buttons, Fast

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Noile

Is everyone as frustrated with the button selection at Joann’s as I am? If so, it’s easy to imagine how pleased I was to find this promising button at Joann’s. Unfortunately, it was stocked only in a larger size than … Continue reading →

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Is There a Sadder Sight?

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Noile

. . . than the space where my much-loved Pfaff used to be? Thursday night, as I attempted to sew the last eight inches of the hem on a Kwik Sew top, the tension went all wonky. Irretrievably, unfixably wonky. … Continue reading →

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Sign Your Work

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Noile

I sew a tag into everything I make. I bought several spools of this ribbon, printed to look like a measuring tape — perfect for someone who sews. This is my ‘signature,’ an easy, quick way to identify the clothing … Continue reading →

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A Chin String for Hats

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Noile

To make a continuous loop for a chin string, slip a bead onto the string before attaching it to your hat. Holding the bead at the center point of the string, slip both cut ends through a spring toggle. Attach … Continue reading →

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Shoe Mod

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Noile

They were just about perfect, but they needed one small modification. I bought these Mary Jane shoes the other day because they’re exactly what I want for tromping around this summer, and they’re made by Merrell. Merrells fit me very … Continue reading →

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