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Scrap heap project: Completed 2

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I completed 4th and 5th projects from my scrap heap! My 1st through 3rd projects are posted here. I wanted to make something new, but quick until I get up to my speed while I recover from the delivery. These tunics are super easy to make, and you can make them in so many different variations. These tunic and dress are made out of one big rectangle fabric! Can you believe it?

I first made the one on the left as a tunic. While I was sewing the tunic, I realized that it could be a dress by just lengthening the rectangle. I also added a waist sash for the dress version to make it somewhat different.

Is anyone interested in tutorial of how to make these tunic/dress? I can write a simple diagram of how-to if anyone wants to know:)

UPDATE – tutorial is up here! Check it out:)


Weekend recap: Birthday weekend

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April 28th was my birthday! I just turned to 27. This year’s birthday was rather low-key, since the baby kept both me and my husband busy. Also my birthday fell on Thursday, so we celebrated my birthday on Saturday instead. We asked my parents to watch the baby while we went out for some dinner and drinks with close friends. Although we both love our daughter, it was so nice to be out as a couple without the baby and took some break.

Andy also surprised me with a gift of pretty lingerie – I did not own a piece of lingerie before this, since Andy likes “white tank top, sweat pants and white sneakers” on women (so strange, right? totally not my style). I never felt the need to own any sexy lingerie. But I love the color he chose (purple is my favorite color), and it will be great to throw on in the hot summer night.

How was everyone’s weekend?

Free Pattern Month at Grosgrain

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Are you following the free pattern month at Grosgrain? Now we are on day 4, and I already can’t wait to try out their tutorials!

Day 1 featured the Sunny Resort Blouse pattern by the Sew Convert, one of my favorite sewing blogs! 
Day 4 featured knot shorts pattern by Elsie Marley, and although the tutorial is for kid’s shorts, I think it would be great for adult as well for the Summer.

I’m happy to be invited as one of the contributors for the project! I’m sharing a free pattern on May 18th. I’m working on the patterns and tutorial now, and I’m learning a lot through this, from pattern grading to writing up a clear instruction.

Check out other contributors for the free pattern month here🙂