Monthly Archives: March 2008

Much better this time!

  I finished up Simplicity 5259, attempt number two, and it’s perfect. Well, as perfect as this novice can get it. So good, in fact, that I actually disassembled a  vintage skirt I’ve had hanging in my closet, so I … Continue reading

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self-serving post

I’m tired. I spent too much time at the fabric store tonight, looking for the perfect leopard print swatch with which to finish up my skirt (never found an acceptable version; went with a Japanese floral instead), and also trying … Continue reading

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Simplicity 5259: Results

This Simplicity pattern is not so simple. Not that it was difficult by any means, but… I am THAT stupid. (More after the break)

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