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8 October, 2012

• 09:48 PM

  smayo added the project called Pink ribbon Alma

  

  The Sewaholic Alma pattern in a thrifted cotton with a pink prin.

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19 September, 2012

• 02:28 AM

  smayo added the project called Pound the alarm!

  

  This hot little number is New Look 6552 sheath dress with kimono cap sleeves.

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5 March, 2012

• 08:14 PM

  smayo commented on the project Dragon top

  Thanks, I think. The urban dictionary defines angly as a derogoratory term for a person of anglo…

  

• 08:09 PM

  smayo commented on the project Dragon top

  Thank you . I’m glad you like my dragon, and I’m liking microsuede more and more every time I wo…

  

• 08:05 PM

  smayo commented on the project Dragon top

  Thanks! Generally I do do things by halves, but I’m embracing the concept of using simpler proje…

  

• 05:57 AM

  smayo added the project called Dragon top

  

  McCall’s M5388 done in a thrifted blue microsuede with a dragon embroidered on the yolk with red silk and gold metallic thread. A simple pattern but my first time stabilising seams with twill tape…

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27 February, 2012

• 06:33 AM

  smayo commented on the project Gray wrap pants

  Thanks, yeah I think these may be my new favorite pants. And if I loose or gain 5 lbs., just tie…

  

26 February, 2012

• 07:08 PM

  smayo added the project called Gray wrap pants

  

  Wrap pants made using tutorial from Laupre using thrifted cotton chambray and ribbons saved from boxes of chocolates.

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6 February, 2012

• 02:21 AM

  smayo added the project called Plum Skirt

  

  I used New Look 6710 to make a girl’s A-line skirt from thrifted plum microsuede. I underlined it with self fabric.

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30 January, 2012

• 12:39 AM

  smayo added the project called Yellow and navy houndstooth dress

  

  I used Simplicity 3833, a 1960’s retro reprint. I used a yellow and navy houndstooth that ravelled like crazy, with a blue lining. My first time using a pattern twice and my first time adding a l…

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