The Sew Weekly Reunion

because we missed it…

Monthly Archives: September, 2013

Challenge Winners!!!

There were SO MANY AMAZING CREATIONS ladies!  You made things tough on us! After some deliberation with Debi, Sarah and Veronica, here are the winners for the Best Use of … Continue reading

September 12, 2013 · 13 Comments

“Mix it All Up!”

Here’s the “Mix it All Up!” group! Most of us are print or color lovers but some of us are taking the plunge with prints for this reunion while others … Continue reading

September 9, 2013 · 3 Comments

The “Hiatus Dress” by Debi Fry

The Facts Fabric: 2 meters of viscose fabric Pantone Challenge colors: Acai Pattern: McCall 3939 Year: 1940 Notions: zipper, 1 button Time to complete: 8 hours First worn: today, for … Continue reading

September 8, 2013 · 12 Comments

Mykonos Blue & Acai

Together Mykonos Blue and Acai were two of the most popular color choice amongst Reunion contributors this year. Here are all the gorgeous projects using these popular colors. Mykonos Blue … Continue reading

September 7, 2013 · 5 Comments

“Cabbages & Roses” Dress by Trish Blair

The Facts Fabric: Cotton Lycra Sateen – bought in New Zealand for $50 Notions: One vintage metal zip $1, one organza petticoat $30, plus extra lining fabric Pantone Challenge colors: Acai … Continue reading

September 7, 2013 · 11 Comments

A “Back to Basics” Outfit by Veronica Darling

The Facts Fabric: Thrifted Cotton, from the stash, probably $3 Pantone Challenge colors: Emerald, Turbulence & Vivacious Pattern: Style 3109, from the Pattern & Notions Swap! Year: 1971 Notions: Vintage … Continue reading

September 6, 2013 · 15 Comments

The Green & Neutral

Green dominated the Pantone fall 2013 color chart with three different shades- Emerald, Deep Lichen Green and Linden Green.  Emerald, color of the year, is the most popular green amongst … Continue reading

September 5, 2013 · 6 Comments

“My Slytherin Bolero” by Cation Designs

As I mentioned in my last post, I was in a bit of a sewing rut because of my long break from my machine, so I was ever so grateful … Continue reading

September 5, 2013 · 4 Comments

The “Second Incarnation of Third Time’s a Charm” dress by Sarah Gabbart

The Facts  Fabric: 2 yards of emerald green silk dupioni, and 1 ¾ yard of chiffon lining (and 4 yards of turbulence-colored cotton bamboo knit and two yards of lichen-colored … Continue reading

September 4, 2013 · 21 Comments

Vivacious, Samba and Koi

Vivacious, Samba and Koi are fabulous on their own and together. Here are the amazing makes in these vibrant hues! Vivacious Vivacious Jeans by Erin from Seamstress Erin Cape by Catja from Gjeometry … Continue reading

September 3, 2013 · 12 Comments

Debi Fry

Adey Lim

Sarah Gabbart

Veronica Darling