Sew Pomona

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My Closet

  • Fabulous Fifi’s

    I’ve been trying to use up some of my prettier fabric remnants before our big move (2 weeks + counting!!!!) and found the perfect pattern to use up my yardage in Fifi by Tilly and the Buttons.  It’s a simple camisole with gathered cups cut on the bias and cheeky little shorts.  I don’t have many…

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  • Top 5 Misses 2015

    Today I’m sharing my Top 5 Misses of 2015!  All in all, I’m feeling pretty good about this year’s sewing.  I had very few true Misses.  And quite a few of these looks below were remade or will be reused for new projects.  My best year of productive sewing yet!  Check out my Hits from last week…

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  • Known: Slow Fashion October

    It’s the last week of Slow Fashion October and this weeks theme is Known.  Slow fashion to me is about designing and crafting a better life for myself and my family. It’s about creating thoughtfully and carefully. Quality over Quantity. Sourcing has always been the biggest challenge in my home sewing.  How to satisfy my craving to make all the…

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  • Hemp Silk Swing Tank + Slow Fashion October:Worn

    I  just made a beautiful self drafted swing tank out of my dyed and undyed hemp silk remnants. Lots of sewing and knitting going on here! The top uses all my leftover hemp silk remnants sewn together on the bias (I had triangular shaped pieces to work with).  I then drafted this tank with my bodice sloper using this Chris…

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  • Slow Fashion October

    It’s October! We’ve already gotten some slightly cooler breezy weather here!  So many great things are going on this month! My son turns 7 tomorrow, I’m planning all our costume sewing for Halloween (my very favorite holiday!) and it’s the start of Slow Fashion October!  I’m a huge proponent of Slow Fashion so I was psyched to find…

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  • Nautilus Bikini

    I pattern tested this swimsuit design way back in May and have been eagerly awaiting the release to share it with you guys!   This is the Nautilus Swimsuit from Seamstress Erin Designs.  I’ve been following Erin’s blog since I first started sewing and was psyched to test out this new pattern, especially since I’m at the beach or pool…

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  • Floral Carolyn Pajamas

    I’m so happy to finally have some pretty- and matching-pajamas!  These make me feel much more stylish lounging about at home.  Especially since I always change into pj’s as soon as we’re in for the day after school.  I need more!  I’m so glad Heather released this new pattern as it’s just what’s missing in my wardrobe. Plus…

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  • Birthday Dress + My First of Many Watson’s!

    Yesterday was my birthday, 39 years young, and I decided to break out my party dress to celebrate.  I’ve also just sewn up my first two Watson Bra’s and have 5 more cut up and ready to sew! I got a new nose ring, in lovely lapis, a Wedgwood style pitcher from the MET from…

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