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- November 16th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
The story of the great knit dress and the cr*appy fabric
So two weeks ago my husband asked me if I thought we should attend his service awards banquet scheduled for Nov. 21. Um, let's see. Free dinner and a fun 60s theme casino night? YES! Of course we shou…
- November 12th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Sew Craft Blog
If you read this blog through Bloglines (or another reader) you may not have noticed the "Sew Craft Blog" button on the left side of the blog. (And if you're in Bloglines you'll want to click through…
- November 11th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Vogue 8534 - a very easy vogue knit top pattern review
Take one hour of time and combine it with a yard and a half of knit fabric and what do you have? Why, a new knit top.Vogue 8534, size 12, rayon/lycra knit from Hancock FabricsVogue 8534 could possibly…
- November 9th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Lots going on in this household, but it doesn't include sewing.
Not much sewing going on in my sewing studio. Way, way, way too busy for that. *sigh*Work continues on the upstairs bathroom remodel. It's only been underway since last May. Hubby has such a hectic…
- November 8th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Free Vintage "Charming Hostess Apron" Pattern
I found the instructions to this "Charming Hostess Apron" on the inside of a vintage package of Wright's Seam Binding. I guess it pays to actually open those packages up and use the trims!I' participa…
- November 7th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Flashback Friday - 1983 and the red dress
No photos from 1983.Just the red dress.But oh! what a dress it was.This red dress spent many Saturday evenings out on the dance floor.And many Saturday evenings enjoying dinner and drinks before the d…
- November 6th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Dogs on Thursday - Posing Paws event
Sophia and Brandi - Posing Paws 2005For the past eight years or so we have participated in the annual Minnesota Valley Humane Society's Posing Paws . After the first year, we knew better than to try…
- November 4th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
I voted!
Most important thing to do today: Vote. Hubby and I lined up at our polling place at 6:15 a.m. and were done voting by 7:15 a.m.How long was your wait?
- November 3rd, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
McCall's 5752 - it is indeed "The Perfect Knit Dress"
Two thumbs up for this dress. It passed the "is it comfortable enough to wear all day at the office" test with flying colors.As I mentioned in my previous post, I experienced some frustrations while s…
- November 2nd, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
McCall's 5752 - Done!
McCall's 5752Palmer/Pletsch patternThe perfect knit dressThe dress is done! I'm so glad I didn't attempt to complete this in time to wear to the wedding last weekend as it would have been a major frus…
- November 1st, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Have you visited Pattern Rescue lately?
Looking for larger size vintage and retro sewing patterns? Check out the recycled section over at Pattern Rescue. The Nov. 1 patterns have been posted and there are quite a few in medium to larger si…
- October 31st, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Flashback Friday - Halloween 1983
Since Halloween landed on a Friday this year, how could I not make my Flashback Friday post a Halloween post?This is from a time in my life when I thought looking scary was fun, oh probably around 198…
- October 30th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Dogs on Thursday - Halloween Style
I bet you're thinking "Wait a minute! This doesn't look like Abby and Sophia! Well, maybe Sophia, but Abby is definitely not in this photo!"You're right.Let me introduce to you Riley (left) and Trubb…
- October 27th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Apple Crisp recipe
Sewing must cease once in a while so I can bake one of my husband's favorite autumn treats - apple crisp.This time I used a recipe from one of my vintage 1960 cookbooks that I found at either a librar…
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She's a winner! or why you should be on Twitter
This is just starting out to be a fantastic week! Well, except for the snow yesterday. Yea, you read that right. S-N-O-W! On Oct. 25. And there was enough of it falling that the air was thick with whi…
- October 26th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Dress sewing interrrupted for an important project...
See the return name and address on that shipping label? That's right baby. Two projects I had submitted were accepted to be included in the upcoming book. How fun is that?And no, I am NOT telling you…
- October 25th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Satruday sewing or can I whip up a dress today to wear tonight
How can it be that the wedding we were invited to way back when is tonight? And I still don't know what to wear...I hit a few stores on my way home from work last night thinking I could pick up a dre…
- October 24th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Flashback Friday - 1972 and the fab four cousins
The fab four cousins circa 1972. These four were practically inseparable at family gatherings. Makes sense since they're all about the same age. Here they're around age five. I love the little sev…
- October 23rd, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Dogs on Thursday - BFFs
See little white dog.See big black dog.See big black dog put little white dog's head in her mouth.Don't worry. The little white dog got away.The big black dog loves the little white dog.See how they h…
- October 22nd, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Tweet, tweet or do sewers Twitter?
Over the course of the past year, every communications and marketing conference I've attended has had some breakout session on social media and specifically Twitter.They (the presenters) keep saying t…
- October 21st, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Vintage Vogue 2401 - the pattern review
I'm certain you're all eager to sew your own version now that you've seen the dress in action, so let me tell you what to expect when you undertake this project. First of all the pattern, Vogue 2401…
- October 20th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
The film festival photos or Vogue 2401 on a real person
The photos:Three tall blonds and one short brunetteThree sisters on stage sitting on fabulous blue retro chairsThree sisters behind the retro bar on stage.Don't you just love all the pink vintage acce…
- October 19th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Vogue 2401 - the 50s era vintage dress pattern is done
Vintage Vogue 2401 in RedOriginally uploaded by Sharon SewsDone!I switched tracks and decided to finish the red dress I had began a few years ago. It's Vogue 2401, c. 2001, a 1952 vintage pattern rei…
- October 18th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
50's era smock top and sewing under pressure
4064S-50sPatternOriginally uploaded by Sharon SewsI received an email the other day from the events coordinator at the Minnesota History Center. See, she had seen my post about the fabulous time my gi…
- October 17th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Flashback Friday - 1977: what the fashionable babies were wearing
sharon and rob 1977Originally uploaded by Sharon SewsMy son celebrates a birthday tomorrow. They (my son and his girlfriend) decided to have a housewarming/birthday party tomorrow and invite all of t…
- October 16th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Dogs on Thursday - pure sweetness
Sophia (front) and Abby (back) like to play in my sewing studio while I sew. That's what they were doing the other day when I managed to get both of them to cease playing and look at me long enough fo…
- October 14th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
I heart bloggy friends - don't you?
A few weeks ago - okay, fine, it was almost a month ago - I was admiring one of Gaylen's fabric purchases. She offered to purchase and ship some identical fabric to me and just a few days later I ha…
- October 12th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Vogue 1060, Sandra Betzina coat pattern review
Vogue 1060, Sandra Betzina design, unlined coat with shawl collar and dolman sleeves. I've already added a full review of the pattern on PatternReview. You can read it here. The coat is rated Easy.…
- October 10th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Flashback Friday - Halloween Parade 1983
R & R 1983Originally uploaded by Sharon SewsAren't these two little pumpkins just the cutest! RM is seven years old and a princess. What girl doesn't want to be a princess when they're seven? Shoo…
- October 7th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Just in time for Halloween - Super Sharon!!!
So whaddya think? I always wanted to be a super hero. Well, actually who doesn't?Thanks to Kodak I'm not only a super hero but I have my own super hero theme song with great lyrics touting my prowes…
- October 3rd, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Flashback Friday will be back next week...
I've been a bit under the weather this week, (don't you hate those colds that are bad enough to make you feel rotten, but not so bad that you don't need to take time off of work?) so the past few days…
- September 30th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
What would you do if your paycheck was cut 50%
Yesterday the news was abuzz with an announcement that Sun Country employees face a temporary 50% paycut. A few of the local news story links - here, here and here. It's a local company so I don't kn…
- September 29th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Fabric Sale Alert - Treadle Yard Goods Fall Sale is underway
If you're in the Twin Cities area, Treadle Yard Goods' annual fall sale is underway. All fabrics are 10 to 50% off until Sunday, Oct. 5.I stopped in over the weekend to pick up wool for a pencil skirt…
- September 28th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Vogue 2925 pattern review - the skirt
The other night found me finishing the second piece from Vogue 2925 - the skirt.The top you read about a few weeks ago when I blogged about it. Now it's time to tell you about the skirt.It's a simple…
- September 27th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
I LOVE being the queen...
Of course who doesn't? Just look at who's photo is on the front page of PatternReview today :-)Ah, it's good to be sewing queen for a day!
- September 26th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Flashback Friday - Prairie Girl costume circa 2002
Caitlin_2002Originally uploaded by Sharon SewsThe year 2002 found Kait wanting to become more adventurous in her sewing.So that year, for sleepover/sewing weekend, she decided she wanted to sew hersel…
- September 24th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Happy National Punctuation Day!
In celebration of National Punctuation Day, take a few minutes during your lunch break to giggle over the postings on the Apostrophe Abuse site. Enjoy!
- September 22nd, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Good news, bad news, and weird news
BenInviteOriginally uploaded by Sharon SewsGood news, bad news kinda day.Good news - received the coolest wedding invite in the mail. Second eldest son of my BFF is marrying his best friend next month…
- September 21st, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Rudy Gets a Transplant Book goes to Amy
Hey Amy! You had super great odds on this one :-) Would you email me your mailing address at sewingbysharon AT gmail DOT com? I'll get this wonderful book on its way to you.When you read it, keep i…
- September 19th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Flashback Friday - 1974 - School, a best friend and a dog
Alice1974DogOriginally uploaded by Sharon SewsThe school was junior high school. The best friend was my dear friend Alice. The dog was a cute little stuffed dog. I've posted about Alice before, mostly…
- September 18th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Dogs on Thursday - Rudy (the cute poodle) gets a transplant Book
09 18 Rudys book frontOriginally uploaded by Sharon SewsRudy Gets a Transplant is the new children's book by my friend Stacy Raye Waibel.Stacy is a talented writer with a gift for telling stories from…
- September 17th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Vogue 8379 wrap dress pattern review
It's about time!Am I the last person in sewing blogland to sew this dress?What dress you ask? Why the oh-so-popular Vogue 8379 wrap dress pattern. The wrap dress that now has 31 reviews over at Patte…
- September 16th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
The Amy Butler Madison Bag Clutch in Action
JulieClutchOriginally uploaded by Sharon SewsSome of you may have noticed there are now three contributors to the Adventures in the Sewing Studio blog. You've met Kait previously - she's one of my lov…
- September 14th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Vogue 8518 skirt - in progress pattern review
If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you shouldn't be too surprised to learn that I have sewn yet another skirt.What can I say? I like the versatility of skirts - I can wear them w…
- September 9th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Vogue 2925 cap sleeve knit top
After completing the purple knit dress, I pulled out the oh-so-popular Vogue wrap dress pattern - number 8379. My plan was to sew the Vogue dress and then compare the two in an attempt to decide whic…
- September 8th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Butterick 5206 faux wrap dress - the model version
Butterick 5206 Originally uploaded by Sharon SewsThis one's for you Gaylen and Kasey. See how easily I can be persuaded to post a photo of the garment being worn?Truth be told, when I photographed the…
- September 7th, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Butterick 5206 Chetta B Knit Dress Pattern Review
Butterick 5206 Chetta B Knit DressOriginally uploaded by Sharon SewsDone! This pattern is rated average but I would call it "quick and easy". The most time consuming part was cutting and sewing the b…
- September 3rd, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
So what's on my sewing table?
It was fun to read about your current sewing projects in the comments you left. It seems that everyone's sewing machines are getting quite the workout.Well, except for me and Angela of RiAnge Creation…
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Vintage pattern giveaway winner is Sew Wilde
Congrats! Y'all had great odds since only eight of you were interested in these patterns. Number five was the lucky number and that was Sew Wilde ... so please contact me (sewingbysharon at gmail dot…
- September 1st, 2008
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soabriro has posted a new entry on: Adventures from the sewing studio (Sharon Sews)
Vintage pattern giveaway - 1967 dress and 1964 skirt
Vintage patterns 1960s Originally uploaded by Sharon SewsSo, is anyone interested in these two vintage patterns from 1960s? Just leave me a comment - but not just any comment - tell me what you're s…
