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5 February, 2013

• 05:38 AM

  CationDesigns added the project called Skeleton Underbust Corset

  

  I made this underbust corset for my sister, who is a big fan of science combined with good design. I don’t know if a skeleton print fabric used to make a corset quite counts…

  Since this is mor…

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21 September, 2012

• 07:11 AM

  CationDesigns favorited the project polar fleece blazer

  

11 July, 2012

• 04:50 PM

  CationDesigns favorited the project I just realized this is my last prom dress!!!

  

8 March, 2012

• 09:44 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project DIY Yarrow-In-Flower "Dress"

  Thank you! And yes, for $350 that dress had better be silk! Seriously, toss the word “wedding” in…

  

• 09:44 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project DIY Yarrow-In-Flower "Dress"

  Thanks! Yeah, I felt the original looked sadly deflated…

  

• 08:36 PM

  CationDesigns added the project called DIY Yarrow-In-Flower "Dress"

  

  Based loosely on BHLDN’s Yarrow-In-Flower dress, which is a ridiculous $350 and dry clean only and too short for my taste. I made my own lace top and yellow skirt (versatile separates!) for $7, fro…

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• 08:28 PM

  CationDesigns added the project called Blank Canvas Tee Hacks

  

  Steph from 3hourspast.com graciously made this pattern available for free on her site; I printed it out and was so thrilled that I made two versions in two days. The first was inspired by Jason Wu’…

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1 March, 2012

• 07:21 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  You are so sweet! Thank you, and I hope I don’t disappoint in the future :)

  

• 07:21 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  Thanks!

  

• 07:20 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  All credit for the color combo goes to Colleen Atwood! She’s a genius.

  

• 07:20 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  Glad to hear it :)

  

• 07:20 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  Thank you so much!

  

• 07:19 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  You are so sweet! Thank you, and I hope I don’t disappoint in the future :)

  

• 07:18 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  It’s my first time working with that much embellishment, so I’m glad it worked! Thank you!

  

• 07:17 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  Thanks!

  

• 07:17 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  Thank you! Unfortunately, I don’t have enough fabric left to redo the sleeves. But I think that’s…

  

• 07:16 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  Thanks!

  

• 07:16 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  Thank you! It’s actually a very pale blue, but it’s hard to photograph.

  

• 07:16 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  Thanks! I’ll just make other people reach for things :)

  

• 07:15 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  Nope, who cares if you look good :) And yes, sheets are the best!

  

• 07:15 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  Aww you’re too kind. Yeah, I love that lace applique!

  

29 February, 2012

• 04:46 AM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Wool Trench

  Lovely, lovely work. I think that belt buckle is the perfect icing on an already gorgeous cake! Y…

  

28 February, 2012

• 02:24 AM

  CationDesigns commented on the project The Duvet Dress

  Love this fabric! Old bedding is my favorite source of yardage, so it makes me happy when other p…

  

27 February, 2012

• 08:57 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Navy twill trousers - Audrey and Marilyn inspired

  Lovely pants! They look so classy and fit so nicely! Thanks for showing the inspiration photos too!

  

• 06:19 PM

  CationDesigns added the project called Alice in Wonderland Inspired Dress

  

  For the Sew Weekly Oscars theme, I chose Colleen Atwood’s award-winning Alice in Wonderland costumes. I based my version off of the pale blue with black palette, and tried to keep it floofy and gir…

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• 08:25 AM

  CationDesigns favorited the project The 'Green Like... IKEA?' - Dress

  

25 February, 2012

• 06:29 AM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Pearls, lace and pink. I've gone nuts!

  I think my old classmates would feel the same about me! I love the teapot print you chose; it sui…

  

24 February, 2012

• 10:14 PM

  CationDesigns added the project called Not So Little LBD

  

  My husband noted that I have never made a black dress…most of my me-made dresses are bright colors or crazy prints. So I set out to make a black dress with my first Vogue pattern, 1042. Let’s jus…

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• 10:06 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Red Corduroy Corset

  Thank you so much! Good to know from someone else that cable ties hold up in costuming!

  

• 10:05 PM

  CationDesigns commented on the project Red Corduroy Corset

  Thanks! It wasn’t as difficult as I was afraid it was going to be…give it a try!

  

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