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Closet Case Patterns Ebony Dress

December 2, 2017

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The Fabricker

I'm a sewing educator and certified sewing machine technician in Austin, TX. I've been sewing since I was 4, and I haven't stopped! Here I like to share what I'm working on, what I'm teaching, and other good stuff like that.

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Whipped up this #stasiadress the other day using a stretch velvet from @ssefabrics #sosewenglishfabrics What a score! I snagged a 2 yard precut at Quilt Market, and it was JUST enough to eek this dress out without a random misplaced flower. This is now my third Stasia dress using stretch velvet, and I am totally fine with more. 😂 I skipped the pockets because they add bulk in a weird spot on my hips, and I’d lose that smooth hip line that looks so nice with the slinky velvet. @sewliberated has made such great TNT (tried and true) patterns that I really love sewing over and over💖! Excuse me while I pet my skirt all day...

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First make of 2020, the #gypsumskirt by @sewliberated in this dark green chambray from @austinsewing ! Fun fact about this pattern, it’s all french or flat felled seams. No need to finish raw edges at all. Great for practicing a new skill! Note: I did mess myself up a couple times because there’s no real wrong side to this fabric. Oops 😬. The pattern recommended soft waistband elastic which I’ve only used before when making boxers briefs and *ermagerd* this is the way to go! Especially amazing if you have issues with elastics across your waist due to discomfort 🤚🤚🤚! I do not feel restricted at all, but I still get that fit right at my natural waistline. I see many more of these in my future... Happy New Year! #sewliberatedgypsumskirt #austinsews

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Tonight is the night! I designed this foundation paper pieced block for the @austinmqg block lottery, and tonight is the night I get to see what everyone came up with! I plan on posting this up as a free download after tonight’s meeting with some added sizes and project ideas. This is a great beginner pattern to dip your toe into FPP. See y’all tonight! 💖⚡️💖 #boltedblock #austinmodernquiltguild #blocklottery #fpp #foundationpaperpiecing

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I made a jumpsuit, y’all! I went totally out of my comfort zone here because I live in skirts and dressses, but *spoiler alert* I LOVE IT! As soon as I saw the #zadiejumpsuit by @paper_theory I was obsessed. Once I overcame that stupid self-doubt that this style wouldn’t work for me. Would I feel the way I think I’d feel wearing it? The answer is: Yes, yes, yes! It really helped keep me going that EVERYONE on IG looks amazing in it, also. I made a straight size 12. The only adjustment I made at all is to take out a substantial sway back adjustment (2.5 inches). Otherwise, a really straight forward and easy sew! Highly recommend. Fabric is from @austinsewing and is just a cotton from #artgalleryfabrics Grid by #katarinaroccella 💖💖💖

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New #zinniaskirt and #sewingagnes ! I actually made these a while back and while I was wearing them, I forgot that I never posted anything about them! 🙊 Also, this is my driveway. We. Have. So. Many. Pallets! I’m told that there is a plan, but they keep coming home and the stack just gets bigger!!! What should be made?? Speaking of reusing, the buttons on my skirt are all mismatched brass buttons that I scored from @austincreativereuse !!!! This hemp/linen blend fabric with the brass buttons makes this the skirt of my dreams 🌈💖! Thrown into heavy rotation immediately. The top has cute little foxes all over and makes me so happy. @seamworkmag @tillybuttons

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This cute project right here! Making zipper bags can be so addictive, I swear. This is one of the projects that is part of my new Beginning Sewing series at @austinsewing Follow the link in my bio to find out about all my upcoming classes and clubs! #doppkit

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I FINALLY got to sew up the @chalkandnotch #fringedresspattern and I just want to live in it! This #riflepaperco rayon I picked up last year at @meandewe was the perfect choice! I hear that there’s going to be a pattern update with more cup sizes and I am thrilled!!!! I just wanted a quick sew so I made the size for my full bust, but I was thinking that sizing down and doing a FBA was going to happen the next time around. Now, I’m just giddy that this update will save me the hassle! 💖💖💖 Also, check out my vintage buttons! Heaven for me is probably going to be an old cookie tin filled with old buttons. 😂

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Finished! I spent last weekend at a sewing retreat (it was amazing, highly recommend) and was able to get all my quilting finished on my #iheartyouquilt by @thencamejune and @penandpaperpatterns !! I really love love love how it came out. I accidentally bought the thinnest loft of @quiltersdream , but the result is a great lightweight Texas quilt. It was also much easier to quilt with the reduced bulky ness. I can now check this #iheartyousewalong as completed in my books! 💖💖💖

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Celebrate love!!! 💖 #tbt Throwback Thursday and Valentine’s Day nod to that time I made a gym sock #byhandlondonanna #colettezinnia mashup for the coolest wedding of some of the best people in the world! Made with a #melodymillerfabric for #cottonandsteel covered with classic gym socks! Photos taken in Austin’s iconic @amuricatx photobooth and featuring my two 💖💖s. #valentinesday #throwbackthursday #sewyourheartout @pixiesunshine , these will probably always be my favorite family pictures of us! Thank you! 💖💖💖

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