Author archives: Gingerthread Girl
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Ok, so I asked myself 'Jen, do you think a full dress of rose gold sequins is a bit much?'. We all know the answer to this question... hell no! Also, you know, Christmas and that.
This was my very first venture into the world of sewing sequins. And man, it is a scary place. I diligently start [...]
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This has been a fun little quick-sew make - much needed after just finishing my Cocktail Hour dress!
The idea for this make was born last weekend at SewBrum (my very first SewBrum!). There I was hanging with the gorgeous Sarah from Like Sew Amazing, talking about our birthdays (she is my birt [...]
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Finally! The cat is out of this metaphorical handmade bag. I reveal my contribution to McCall's 'The Cocktail Hour' - Vogue Patterns 1484. And isn't she just darling.
This dress has been a seriously long time in the making. It was way back in darkest February (I was still pregnant at the [...]
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I've been up to my old naptime tricks again... and somehow managed to rush a quick-sew project to wear to The GBSB Live on Saturday! As is my way, I left it so late to make this. And ended up rushing it off of the sewing machine at 11pm the night before I needed it. Classic Jen activity.
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I wouldn't normally say this... but maaaan am I proud of myself for this make. Reasons being twofold; 1 - It's beaut, 2 - THIS IS MY FIRST MAKE SINCE HAVING THE BABY!
Yep, that's right. I have a 6 month old AND a whole Tilly and the Buttons Rosa dress. Go me! Sewn entirely in baby nap times. [...]
