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Lifestyle Issues

3 Lessons Learned from The 100 Day Project

Jul 12, 2019

The 100 Day Project finally ended this last week. Did I end my art project with a whimper or a bang? And what did I …

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Pattern Hacks & Tutorials

Hacking the Pattern – McCall’s 6744, Part 2

Jul 5, 2019

A year ago I posted about a McCall’s 6744 hack that in itself was already 8 months old at the time. It was a racerback …

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Pattern Reviews

Chalk & Notch Orchid Midi Dress Pattern Review

Jun 28, 2019

The Chalk & Notch Orchid is a midi dress, which is why its full name is the Orchid Midi. But I didn’t actually make a …

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Pattern Reviews

New Look 6414 Pattern Review

Jun 25, 2019

New Look 6414 was part of my mom’s wish list from 2018. So for her birthday, I sewed up View D in floral quilting cotton. …

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Pattern Hacks & Tutorials

How to Create a Back Slit on the Orchid Midi Skirt

Jun 21, 2019

Today’s hack is on how to create a back slit on the Orchid Midi. Spoiler alert: it’s SUPER easy. If you read Tuesday’s post, you …

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Pattern Hacks & Tutorials

How to Shorten and Narrow a Skirt

Jun 18, 2019

When you shorten or narrow a skirt, you save a bunch of fabric! Or, if you’re short on fabric, either is a good way to …

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Food Recipes

How to Make Legendary Green Salsa

Jun 12, 2019

Today I’m going to share an old family recipe, my dad’s legendary green salsa. This is my dad, Louie. View this post on Instagram …

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Pattern Reviews

New Look 6892 – Pattern Review and Fit Hack

Jun 7, 2019

New Look 6892 was on my mom’s wish list since last spring. Like the terribly distracted daughter I am, I couldn’t make it for her …

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Health

My Dad Could Have Died

Jun 4, 2019

Ed note: Today’s post is going to be a little different than the norm. Because part of the focus of this site is making and …

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Pattern Reviews

90s-Inspired Flannel Shirt Fail – Sedona Shirt Pattern

May 28, 2019

How do you make a flannel shirt fail? It’s been unseasonably cold again in Los Angeles, so making a flannel shirt in early May made …

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Sewing

The ZOZO Suit: Crash & Burn

May 14, 2019

The ZOZO suit crashed and burned very fast. It was a pretty good idea. The Japan-based company developed a digital platform to create bespoke clothing. …

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MISC Food

Tequila Pineapple Upside Down Cake Fail

May 3, 2019

File this under the worst thing I ever made. Tequila pineapple upside down cake is a major FAIL. It looks normal and even beautifully plump. …