31 March, 2011
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01:27 PM
mrelia commented on the article Comment To Win: ReSew
I have a stack of Hawaiian shirts that I’m plotting to cut and quilt. But I can’t decided, sundress with mixed panels of prints, quilted winter jacket or warm ‘n’ toasty blanket? Decisions, decisi…
28 March, 2011
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03:53 PM
mrelia commented on the article Comment to Win a Brother Project Runway Limited Edition Innov-ís 40 Sewing Machine
What would I do with a Innov-is 40? Well, for starters, I’d probably make use of the free-motion capabilities to create quilted panels for woolen winter coats. I’d also make use of the decorative s…
24 March, 2011
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05:50 PM
mrelia commented on the article How to Buy a Vintage Sewing Machine
An excellent primer! The only thing I was going to mention was that sellers sometimes label home machines as “industrial”, but you covered that. :)
Here are some handy links for cleaning and ad…
10 March, 2011
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04:34 PM
mrelia favorited the project holy 50's bathing suit batman
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04:33 PM
mrelia commented on the project holy 50's bathing suit batman
Resisting the urge to go to the fabric store RIGHT NOW…..
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04:31 PM
mrelia commented on the project Swim Dress
Love the dots!
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04:31 PM
mrelia favorited the project Swim Dress
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04:27 PM
mrelia commented on the project Tailored Coat
It’s amazing how proper tailoring can take a garment from, “Nice.” to “OMG! I want one!” :) Well done!
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04:24 PM
mrelia commented on the project {leaves headband}
That is so cute! I can see that worn with a vintage dress or suit and spiffed up with an enameled flower pin. :)
16 February, 2011
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09:56 PM
mrelia favorited the technique How to sew a gusset (for sleeves)
14 February, 2011
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06:10 PM
mrelia added the project Shirt for Shawn
I finished this a couple months ago, but I’m still pretty proud of this project. I decided to make an all-linen camp shirt for my husband as he likes the style, but has a hard time finding shirts …
8 February, 2011
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07:42 PM
mrelia commented on the project Berry Blouse
How adorable!
25 January, 2011
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07:48 PM
mrelia commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: Make Your Own Reversible Purse
When I was about 10, I found instructions for making draw-string bags in an old Girl Scout manual. I made many, many, many drawstring bags from scrap fabric that summer. Then I realized that I d…
17 January, 2011
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07:17 PM
mrelia commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: Make the Perfect Summer Dress With Heather Ross
One of my favorite weekend projects practicing new patterns and techniques in small-scale clothes for a 50’s “bride” doll who lost her clothes before she came to me. I can try interesting pattern c…
10 January, 2011
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09:15 PM
mrelia commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: A Great New Way to Upcycle Your T-Shirts!
I cut T-shirts into large squares (as large as possible) and quilt a “sandwich” of 8-10 together to make blanket/pads for my pet carriers and beds. They’re very absorbent and totally washable. They…
28 December, 2010
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07:51 PM
mrelia commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 28 Win a Prize Pack from Plaid!
Oh what fun could be had with such a bag of goodies!
21 December, 2010
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08:10 PM
mrelia commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 21 Win the Rowenta Pressure Iron and Steamer!
I like how nicely compact this iron is.