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4 May, 2012

• 03:22 AM

  molly-sews commented on the project Lonsdale maxi dress

  Thanks!

  

• 03:21 AM

  molly-sews commented on the project Lonsdale maxi dress

  Yea, but it;s nice to support independent pattern designers. To me it seems better than paying 20…

  

• 02:44 AM

  molly-sews added the project called Lonsdale maxi dress

  

  I made this dress using Sewaholic pattern’s Lonsdale dress, maxi length. I used an awesome piece of gold/white/brown/orange paisley fabric I bought at an estate sale.
  I did a narrow machine hem a…

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17 April, 2012

• 04:21 PM

  molly-sews added the project called 2 Silk Scarves = 1 Awesome blouse!

  

  I am finally back from months of making things that turned out terribly! I am so glad the weather is warming up and I’m feeling like sewing again.

  The silk scarves were large and purchased for …

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10 December, 2011

• 02:54 PM

  molly-sews commented on the project Mardi Gras Madness Maxi Dress

  Haha thanks!

  

7 December, 2011

• 03:07 AM

  molly-sews favorited the project Plaited Rag Rug

  

• 03:03 AM

  molly-sews commented on the project Men's Vogue 8720- Trench coat

  It’s a cotton sateen that I underlined. It was really difficult to find a fabric at Jo-Ann’s w/ t…

  

25 November, 2011

• 04:40 PM

  molly-sews added the project called Mardi Gras Madness Maxi Dress

  

  I made this from Simplicity 6057, a girls pattern from the 70’s. I made it from a vintage polyester I found at an estate sale with a crazy Hawaiian border print. It’s pretty bold, but I plan on wea…

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• 04:31 PM

  molly-sews added the project called Vintage Lace Refashion

  

  I bought this dress several years ago and the lace was falling apart. I pieced it back together using hand sewing and fray-chek and then re-fit the bust. It’s a pretty cool dress, you can see more …

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18 November, 2011

• 07:00 PM

  molly-sews favorited the project Velvet Mermaid Dress

  

• 03:13 AM

  molly-sews added the project called The Dog Coliseum

  

  I made this dog bed for my dog out of two yards of fabric, a 5lb box and a half of fiberfill and the stuffing from one pillow. My boyfriend did the actual stuffing and the dog loves it so far!

  I…

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16 November, 2011

• 10:28 PM

  molly-sews added the project called 1970's double zipper pants

  

  I made these from Butterick 4646, a 70’s pattern. They were easy to make and are perfect for Fall, I think. Theya re constructed from brown corduroy, with brown metal zippers.

  More pictures on …

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6 November, 2011

• 11:03 PM

  molly-sews commented on the project Fall jacket- Minoru, Sewaholic patterns #4

  yeah at sewaholic.net, Tasia sells them

  

• 03:58 PM

  molly-sews added the project called Full skirted silk dress with stripes

  

  I made this 50s/early 60s pattern with a piece of colorful striped silk I got at an estate sale a few months ago. I have made this pattern before, so it was super easy and it fits really well. More…

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• 03:52 PM

  molly-sews added the project called Fall jacket- Minoru, Sewaholic patterns #4

  

  I was a pattern tester for Tasia’s new jacket pattern. I love it! It is the perfect casual jacket, but still looks cute and feminine. I made it out of army green cotton twill, underlined it with fl…

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1 November, 2011

• 07:47 PM

  molly-sews favorited the project smocked peplum blouse

  

• 07:46 PM

  molly-sews favorited the project Nautical & Tweed Handbag. Gathered Cotton Purse or Tote Bag.

  

• 07:42 PM

  molly-sews favorited the project Gather Peter Pan Collar Dress

  

• 07:42 PM

  molly-sews favorited the project Raspberry sorbet dress

  

• 07:40 PM

  molly-sews favorited the project Paisley Halter Jumpsuit

  

• 07:39 PM

  molly-sews favorited the project Peacock Print Bombshell Dress!

  

• 05:11 PM

  molly-sews added the project called Napoleon BONEaparte- Dog Halloween costume

  

  I made this for my dog. I started it last year, but actually finished it this year. It is made of blue velvet and the underside is cotton. It has gold buttons and ribbon trim. The cravat/necktie is…

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• 04:33 PM

  molly-sews added the project called Men's Vogue 8720- Trench coat

  

  I made this for my boyfriend for his birthday. He chose the fabrics, a polished brown cotton for the outside and a green and brown plaid for the underlining. I did all the suggested topstitching an…

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28 September, 2011

• 12:47 AM

  molly-sews added the project called Simplicity 4256- Vintage blouse w/ vintage fabric

  

  I made this vintage pattern with vintage cotton from an estate sale and with vintage red buttons. triple vintage! It was really easy to make and I can see making more blouses like it. Yay! More pic…

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17 September, 2011

• 03:26 PM

  molly-sews commented on the project Another Cup of Lady Grey

  That is a great coat!!

  

16 September, 2011

• 03:16 AM

  molly-sews added the project called McCalls 6203- A 50s/60s wardrobe pattern

  

  I made the blouse and skirt from a sheet. The blouse fits and is a keeper, but the skirt turned out huge. My own fault, as I was experimenting with pleating. My buttons and two zips were vintage fr…

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15 September, 2011

• 12:08 AM

  molly-sews added the project called Vogue 1161- An awesome dress w/ vintage fabric!

  

  I made this dress form V 1161, which is a great pattern! I cut a 6 and it is really slim fitting and sexy. I want to remake it in red silk! I got the fabric for 1 dollar at an estate sale a few wee…

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14 September, 2011

• 08:02 PM

  molly-sews ’s status has been updated to:
  time to sew some pants for Fall!

  

11 September, 2011

• 08:49 PM

  molly-sews added the project called Butterick 6944- 1970s dress

  

  I made this 70s pattern out of corduroy. I’m just not happy with it, the collar and pockets are too big. I do think it’s cool that the pockets also form the belt loops and I did a great job on the …

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4 September, 2011

• 09:02 PM

  molly-sews added the project called Vintage fabric Man-Apron

  

  I bought some great vintage food-themed at an estate sale last weekend for a dollar. After making dining room curtains out of it, I had just enough to make an apron for my boyfriend. I bound all th…

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