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The Betty Dress by SewOverIt

May 17, 2019 / BY Jessica
I've been diligently working on a pair of trousers which were too big and had many awkward fits and I've kind of lost my desire for them. But in my head I can't let them go, so they are aside. Then I was inspired when The Betty Dress by SewOverIt landed in my inbox as a FREE download. Um, yes please! Since then...

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Shirt woes.

February 12, 2019 / BY Jessica
For the past two weeks (??), I don't know I've lost track of the days. There were two snow days and my patience is been quite thin this week. I'm also quite a grump when I can't settle a plan of attack in my head to sort things out. Here's where I am with my shirt pattern. I cut the pattern an XL...

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Full Tummy Adjustment

January 25, 2019 / BY Jessica
So I've come across what seems to be the answer to all my pleas - full tummy adjustment! I'm cautiously optimistic- and as with most things I am ready to dive in without caution BUT trying to embrace a more peaceful way to complete my task. I am already very full in my bust - let's not talk about the struggle to find...

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In the midst

January 24, 2019 / BY Jessica
In the midst of desiring a wardrobe, I actually began with quilting and I think I've finally found a quite rhythm for quilting. As much as my completionist self desires to complete all the things, all the time and quickly, I stop myself. I've been working on this quilt for three years [in all my defense I was growing and keeping a difficult...

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Beginner, again

January 23, 2019 / BY Jessica
Beginning Sewing after a long hiatus [having babies!] and hoping to create my own wardrobe. I always have big aspirations and expect perfection from myself. I'm also a completionist and hate to leave a task unfinished but I find that rushing creates so many problems. My motto is: Slow Progress Is Still Progress. I'm hoping that I can bring together some information for...

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