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9 March, 2012

• 11:53 PM

  marikafuruma ’s status has been updated to:
  another birthday already??

  

12 January, 2012

• 10:09 PM

  marikafuruma ’s status has been updated to:
  new year, new goals

  

• 10:06 PM

  marikafuruma added the project called Optional Cowl-Scarf Blouse

  

  This project was from Butterick B5562 with modifications to sleeve, neckline, and tie. I sewed a French seam since the fabric easily frays. The pattern was intended for knit fabric but since the …

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21 December, 2011

• 08:59 PM

  marikafuruma ’s status has been updated to:
  almost done with my break from sewing and gearing up to go!

  

3 November, 2011

• 03:03 AM

  marikafuruma ’s status has been updated to:
  taking a little break to work on more important things

  

• 02:27 AM

  marikafuruma added the project called Almost a Princess Dress

  

  From Simplicity 2497 pattern (a Cynthia Rowley design). Although I love the cut/design of this pattern, I think I might need to try a smaller size because this particular dress makes me look almos…

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29 October, 2011

• 02:52 PM

  marikafuruma ’s status has been updated to:
  ...now on to something I really love...

  

• 02:48 PM

  marikafuruma commented on the project Pan Am Jacket

  Yes, I believe the pattern is still on sale. It is just Simplicity 2154, one of those retro-insp…

  

• 04:13 AM

  marikafuruma added the project called Pan Am Jacket

  

  3/4 sleeve jacket from Simplicity 2154, same as my last project (stewardess blouse). The cut is a little different from most tops (instead of a seam around the entire arm hole, it has a seam on th…

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21 October, 2011

• 04:33 PM

  marikafuruma ’s status has been updated to:
  Halfway done but only a week to go... :(

  

14 October, 2011

• 01:41 PM

  marikafuruma commented on the project BERNINA Halloween 2011 Ewok

  Love it! And he makes the most adorable ewok too!! :)

  

• 01:36 PM

  marikafuruma added the project called Stewardess Blouse

  

  Blouse B from Simplicity 2154 (1960’s Retro Series) with self-drafted cap sleeves. This is the first part to my Halloween costume as a stewardess.

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12 October, 2011

• 09:51 PM

  marikafuruma ’s status has been updated to:
  Looking at lots of free time ahead... meaning more sewing??

  

• 09:43 PM

  marikafuruma posted a message on oonaballoona’s wall

  Love your work! Just wanted to let you know that you are an inspiration to me!

  

• 09:42 PM

  marikafuruma added oonaballoona as a friend

  

23 September, 2011

• 05:41 PM

  marikafuruma added the project called Lacey Blue

  

  Refashioned blue shirt dress bought at Wet Seal.

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14 September, 2011

• 10:32 PM

  marikafuruma favorited the project Coffee Date Dress

  

13 September, 2011

• 01:58 PM

  marikafuruma favorited the project Autumn colour ruffle dress

  

8 September, 2011

• 01:39 PM

  marikafuruma added the project called Psychadelic Koyo Skirt

  

  Fabric found in my grandma’s stash. Skirt pattern from Simplicity 2413 (a Project Runway pattern).

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30 August, 2011

• 02:26 PM

  marikafuruma added the project called Classic Paper Bag

  

  From a Simplicity Project Runway pattern. For pleat weeks.

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