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22 May, 2012

• 04:32 AM

  rifka favorited the project Everyone Loves A Western (Shirt)

  

21 May, 2012

• 05:44 AM

  rifka posted a message on rifka’s wall

  Thank you so very much! Pleased you like it. Rather like the notion of a gamine as well…

  

23 April, 2012

• 06:30 PM

  rifka commented on the project Harwood Steiger Holiday Tote

  Thank you.

  

• 06:30 PM

  rifka commented on the project Harwood Steiger Holiday Tote

  Thanks!

  

• 06:30 PM

  rifka commented on the project Harwood Steiger Holiday Tote

  Thank you.

  

• 06:29 PM

  rifka commented on the project Harwood Steiger Holiday Tote

  I used a petlex stabilizer for the side panels and bottom per the pattern instructions. It’s what…

  

22 April, 2012

• 05:00 AM

  rifka favorited the project All buttoned up!

  

21 April, 2012

• 05:23 PM

  rifka added the project called Harwood Steiger Holiday Tote

  

  Another weekender tote using Amy Bulter’s pattern. The fabric is a vintage Hardwood Steiger silk screen print. I made a couple alterations to the original pattern to include piping to the side pock…

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20 April, 2012

• 02:24 PM

  rifka commented on the project Paper Doll

  Thank you. You are always so kind.

  

• 02:23 PM

  rifka commented on the project Paper Doll

  Yes, I used a washable fabric paint. Washes quite well if set properly.

  

• 03:36 AM

  rifka commented on the project 1940s Advance pattern cropped top

  Goodness that’s cute. Great choice of fabric and color.

  

• 03:32 AM

  rifka added the project called Paper Doll

  

  Simple linen dress from a vintage Vogue (7455) pattern. Opted to not include the collar or belt, but rather fashion my own. Painted collar, button, belt and hem detail.

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14 March, 2012

• 02:03 AM

  rifka commented on the project Stormy Sailing

  I did. Not a very good rendering, but your still able to make out what it’s supposed to be. Pleas…

  

13 March, 2012

• 11:19 PM

  rifka commented on the project Holiday Weekend Tote

  Thanks!

  

• 11:18 PM

  rifka commented on the project Holiday Weekend Tote

  I used some basic piping (smaller than called for), but found some upholstery cording later that …

  

• 03:01 AM

  rifka added the project called Stormy Sailing

  

  This is my 5th variation of this particular pattern. One of my staples. It’s a New Look (6410), view A. Simple flattering A-line if your partial to this shape. This one is done in blue velvet with …

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• 02:25 AM

  rifka added the project called Barely Dotted Swiss

  

  Blouse made from vintage dotted swiss fabric. I used a vintage McCall’s pattern ( 3797) for this, variation B. Easy to follow, especially like the gathered detail just below the shoulder front. Loo…

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• 01:32 AM

  rifka added the project called Holiday Weekend Tote

  

  Tote made using Amy Butler’s Weekender Travel Bag pattern. Easy pattern to work with, but rather expensive to make. Went through approximately 9 needles stitching through all the required layers to…

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12 March, 2012

• 10:49 PM

  rifka commented on the project Summer Mini

  Thanks. Can’t wait to see what you come out with. Really such a fun a versitile pattern to work w…

  

20 January, 2012

• 08:20 PM

  rifka favorited the project Sea Power Skirt

  

8 August, 2011

• 04:44 AM

  rifka commented on the project Moroccan Dream

  Thank you. There is a hula-hoop at the top (where the walls meet the roof),that helps it keep it’…

  

27 July, 2011

• 06:20 PM

  rifka commented on the project Spring Kiki

  Hello – It’s been awhile since I made this dress, but I believe I assembled the top and bottom l…

  

16 July, 2011

• 06:26 PM

  rifka commented on the project Dame Atwell

  Thank you! This is one of my favorites. I’m glad you share my appreciation for it.

  

13 June, 2011

• 04:32 AM

  rifka commented on the project little black intuition

  Lovely dress! The two patterns work very well together and the fit is perfect.