Manic Pop
Taking it easy lately. Enjoying nice weather!
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3 August, 2017
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Manic Pop commented on the project Gathered bust dress
I love that you made this into a dress! What kind of fabric did you use? I tried to make a top with a jersey knit and even with stay tape my neckline stretched out like none other. I was sad. I am …
4 July, 2017
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Manic Pop favorited the pattern Flared Pants 08/2011
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Manic Pop favorited the pattern Leggings with Skirt 01/2011
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Manic Pop favorited the pattern Turtleneck 09/2012
23 August, 2016
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Manic Pop added the project Marble Rouched Dress
Burda Modell #121 from June 2015 made with an ITY stretch knit.
18 August, 2015
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Manic Pop commented on the article 5 Tips For Working With Stretch Fabrics
Also, don’t use pins with your sewing pattern on your fabric. Use pattern weights or washers in place of actual pattern weights. This will also help you cut your pattern out way better.
4 August, 2015
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Manic Pop commented on the article Color Code: 10 New Women's Sewing Patterns
At first, I wasn’t really sure of the side pleat dress but for some reason I can’t stop thinking about making it! I think it needs to go on my list of things to make.
27 March, 2015
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Manic Pop favorited the pattern Side Cascade Dress 03/2015
26 November, 2014
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Manic Pop added the project Burda's Retro Jumper Dress
Jumper dress from a Burda pattern using skirt fabric that I designed myself!
See more on my blog, Manic Pop
31 October, 2014
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Manic Pop commented on the pattern Seamed Shift Dress 08/2014
I love this dress, but that weird crooked seam bothers me. I understand that’s where a dart would be, but there are ways of making that a smoother seam line. I’m curious as to how this pattern is g…
28 October, 2014
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Manic Pop commented on the article Ingenue: 6 New Sewing Patterns for Starlets at Heart
That patchwork jacket totally looks like something I would design!
23 October, 2014
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Manic Pop added the project Sewing Machine Dress
Finally got to make a new dress.
This is a sleeveless shirtdress of my own pattern, but based off of a 1969 shirtdress by Simplicity.
The fabric is technically a quilting cotton and it wrin…
24 September, 2014
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Manic Pop favorited the pattern Boxy Jacket with Leather Patches 06/2014
12 September, 2014
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Manic Pop favorited the project [deleted]
16 July, 2014
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Manic Pop added the project Scallop Flutter Yoke Dress
Another scalloped beauty! This print was amazing and I had to have it. I love the way the yoke came out. I integrated sleeves into the yoke by doing a drop-shoulder so they look like tiny cap slee…
11 July, 2014
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Manic Pop favorited the project Miss Fancy Hair Dress
9 June, 2014
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Manic Pop added the project Sheer Tunic Top
This tunic top is a knockoff of one of my favorite tunic tops that I’ve had in my closet for a long time. I had to make the sewing pattern myself.
This was the first time I have ever sewn with …
26 May, 2014
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Manic Pop commented on the pattern Princess Dress 12/2013
To anyone a little nervous about the box pleat ( i was) it’s easy!
23 May, 2014
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Manic Pop commented on the article Two for the Road: 9 Retro Sewing Patterns
I really like these patterns! I love shirtdresses, so I may have to download that pattern!
22 May, 2014
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Manic Pop added the project Floral Princess Dress
I made Burda’s Princess dress in a fun floral quilting cotton. Such a great dress!
The green polyester fabric was actually leftover from when I made the arrow applique on my Tanith arrow dress. …
22 April, 2014
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Manic Pop commented on the project Tanith Dress and Hat
Thanks! This was a fun photo series!
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Manic Pop added the project Tanith Dress and Hat
A very special blog post in collaboration with Tanith of Tanith Rowan Designs !
Tanith made an amazing 60s-inspired helmet hat and I made the dress to go alon…
21 April, 2014
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Manic Pop commented on the project 1969 Simplicity Shirtdress
Thanks so much! I had no idea I was featured! Can I find it on a main page or is it in a gallery?
19 April, 2014
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Manic Pop favorited the pattern High Tea Dress 10/2013
16 April, 2014
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Manic Pop added the project 1969 Simplicity Shirtdress
This dress was based as exactly as I could to the pattern that perhaps once came with the 1969 Simplicity sewing book. Mine didn’t come with any patterns, but it does have a nice diagram of the pat…
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Manic Pop favorited the pattern Knotted Long Sleeve Top 02/2014
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Manic Pop favorited the pattern Keyhole Blouse with Ruffled Collar 02/2014
14 March, 2014
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Manic Pop added the project House Print Skirt
Spring-weight skirt with a fun yellow overlay piece. My own pattern work – this is a sample.
My only qualm with the pattern design on this one is the back piece. In theory, I thought it would …
2 February, 2014
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Manic Pop added the project Prismatic Dress
The Prismatic Dress came about because of the abstract art design pieces that I do. Here, I combined both my art and fashion design into one! I attached my art piece “Sea Creature” for reference. …
25 January, 2014
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Manic Pop commented on the image Painted Pleats
Ooh, I’m so excited to be in this feature! Thank you for including me!
More about Manic Pop
Fashion designer from the Midwest under the brand name of Manic Pop. Vintage, love of the 60s/70s, psychedelia, color blocking, and geometric details are all themes that appear in my design work. I have a BFA in Fashion Design from The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago.
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Member since
- January 26, 2013
- Birthday
- May 09
- Skill Level
- Expert
- Sewing Machine
- Huskystar 224, Brother 1034D serger
- Website
- Manic Pop
