Monthly Archives: October 2012

sit-n-sew and stormasaurus

Posted on October 25, 2012 by puu

look, i’m sorry, but WTF, delaware?  i wasn’t bothering anyone.  it was 10pm on a wednesday night.  and this is how you greet me as i make my way southward for my favorite weekend of the year? it was an … Continue reading →

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style in the wild: mccall 6171, roma edition

Posted on October 23, 2012 by puu

mccall 6171 in action original construction posts previously styled with… so we spent half my sister’s inheritance at the rome location of etro.  seriously, i am pretty sure there has been an economic stoppage in rome this week because we … Continue reading →

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why we sew: a picture story…

Posted on October 12, 2012 by puu

the end.  

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style in the wild: updated peasant look, for fall

Posted on October 11, 2012 by puu

so i sewed last night.  i made a meringue.  in a beautiful, cheer-inducing yellow, with a few drafting modifications for fun.  clearly this style-posting-to-encourage-sewing thing has merit. well, that and my upcoming sit-n-sew session with susan and kenneth.  i have … Continue reading →

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style in the wild: liberty, leather and lace

Posted on October 10, 2012 by puu

i’m hoping a few style posts will help me get back in the mood. pattern:  simplicity 2248 in liberty of london “paper roses” sweater:  black cashmere with ruffle lace at neckline stockings:  wolford “twenties” mom’s pearls it’s time, more than … Continue reading →

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drooling review: course horse and shibori dyeing at the textile arts center

Posted on October 9, 2012 by puu

omg, you guys, i am a little starstruck and still full of energy and excitement. (and also, maybe, watching too many CW re-runs? WHO SAYS OMG?!) last night i snuck out of work early at the invitation of evan and … Continue reading →

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