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Fall Into Sewing Day Four

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Fall Into Sewing Day Four

Welcome back to Day Four and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!! My kids are all hyped off and out the door to school - saying a prayer for all the teachers today, HA! Now first off, I have a treat for all of you - Today's Three Dollar Thursday Pattern is..... The Classic Shell This is the perfect year round staple, perfect for layering under all those blazers and sweaters that are on sale this week ;)  Don't miss out, because like Halloween - this deal lasts for 24 hours ONLY!!! Today, we have two amazing bloggers joining our tour. First up is...

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Outerwear Blog Tour: Day One

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Outerwear Blog Tour: Day One

Welcome to October's monthly blog tour.   This month we are taking a look at outerwear and layering pieces.  I started off my 'real' sewing life in college as a costume designer and shop assistant.  And when you are sewing costumes for a range of theatrical productions, you end up learning a lot about sewing outerwear.  I fell in love with the drama of a velvet cape, the polish of a perfectly fitted doublet, and the the intricacy of fifty hand made buttons for a period driving coat.  Lines that flatter, details that catch the eye, and fabrics that make you...

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