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Ebay + Me + Benin + Treadle machine = new dress!
I bought this pattern off of Ebay and had it mailed all the way to Benin – thankfully patterns are very light.
I graded the pattern up as the size 14 of 1966 doesn’t fit me.
I wrote more about it in my blog: http://cathywu.com/journal/treadling/2012/12/06/1966-simplicity-6628-jiffy-dress/
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Dec 27, 2012, 06.24 PMby ink
Fantastic! You look gorgeous !!! Love your blog and congratulations on your teaching posting. I have many friends who had been in the peace corp here where I live and they have made friendships lasting decades! Your so fortunate to have these experiences ! I have to pass your blog on to friends!
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Dec 28, 2012, 03.57 PMby cathytxtwfr
thank you :)! every now and then i have to stop and pinch myself and wonder if I really am in benin? i’m so lucky to be in a place where i see sewing machines left and right, even if it does get a bit hot here
Dec 9, 2012, 11.44 PMby bethmaryharley
Very pretty! I think you did a great job matching the fabric to the pattern – it really brings it alive! It looks like you had a lot of fun taking the photos on your blog!
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Dec 10, 2012, 12.08 PMby cathytxtwfr
yes, this whole outfit was fun from the fabric buying to the sewing to the lake photos – thank you! :)
Dec 6, 2012, 08.41 PMby tejka
loove the fabric. it suits you very well!
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Dec 7, 2012, 10.26 AMby cathytxtwfr
thank you!
Dec 6, 2012, 10.23 AMby Mary Athey
Looks,fab on you and your photos are lovely xx
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Dec 7, 2012, 10.26 AMby cathytxtwfr
thanks mary :)