Monthly Archives: December 2015

T-Shirt Perfection

Posted on December 28, 2015 by mrsmole

Like you, if I am going to spend time cutting out and sewing a T-shirt, I want it to fit at least as well as, if not better than RTW. You know after visiting numerous blogs with the proud sewers … Continue reading →

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Simple Dresses for Hawaii

Posted on December 21, 2015 by mrsmole

When you mention simple wedding gown…what comes to mind? How about an unlikely place as the Sundance Catalog? This Sundance ivory dress is so light weight and comes with a silk bias slip and only needs the side seam taken … Continue reading →

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Nancy’s Sheer Jacket Pattern

Posted on December 14, 2015 by mrsmole

Many of you have asked about the sheer jackets that I have made for my client, Nancy. While the pattern is out-of-print, Vogue 2779, you can still make your own, using a basic shirt or jacket pattern you have already. … Continue reading →

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Patio Plans

Posted on December 7, 2015 by mrsmole

For the past 14 years, we have endured a cracked and mossy concrete patio poured by the original contractor over 20 years ago. No matter how many times I pressure washed the surface, it grew moss like crazy and always … Continue reading →

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