Look at this !  A fantastic sew along!  Isn't this fabric gorgeous! And those beautiful pleats! I'm so thrilled that Melody at Adventures in Domesticity has taken time to 'sew-along' with the Take One Dress monthly theme. She was inspired by Natalie's vintage dress revealed here, and  has come up with something adorable; a two-fabric dress with 24 pleats. Stunning. See here for...

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There’s lots going on today! Here’s a quick bulletin…  As-it-Seams goes back in time and 10,000 miles away  I’m in sunny, warm Australia reminiscing about When I was Young!  How I wish I could follow my blogpost to the Southern Hemisphere, it’s been so cold, wet and windy here! I’m guest posting over at Sew Pony, as part of the lovely When We...

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 Did anyone remember that my New Year Resolutions were sew 'practical' and 'less experimental'? No ? Neither did I, when I set about creating this blouse. And when Marte announced her Compagnie M Sewing Contest, the part of me that can't resist a deadline kicked into action. (I'm a journalist - I simply do not function without a deadline.) And I had such...

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The first Monday of the Month - and that means Take One Dress! Take One Dress is the monthly series on As-it-Seams, offering a chain of inspiration to bloggers. (See here for details). And I am so thrilled that Marta from Do Guincho said yes to the challenge. Marta  lives in Portugal and sews for her two daughters. They look like really fun...

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Didn't January seem like the longest month? Especially as I was so excited about February, and the Next Take One Dress Creation,  which will be unveiled by Marta from Do Guincho on Monday.  Take One Dress is the monthly series on As-it-Seams, offering a chain of inspiration to bloggers. (See here for details). I'm so excited to see what Marta comes up with....

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