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Shirtzie Top and Dress – Stitch Upon a Time
For the longest time it was a rarity that I would wear a dress. Mainly because I just couldn't find ready to wear dresses that fit me "quite right." Sewing has changed things for me. I'm no able to make dresses…
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Lucy Top – Sonia Estep Designs
Is it just me, or is this heat wave just not ending?! I knew I needed a new top in order to beat the heat and the Lucy Top is just what I was looking for. This is my first foray…
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The Essential Tank – P4P
It's still tank top season! The Essential Tank from Patterns For Pirates (P4P) has been updated to include some new sizes and also be even more essential than before. Want to know what fabric I chose and how the pattern test…
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Ari Top – Cutting Thread Patterns
Ari top pattern test with open back.
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Valley Skater Dress Flared Skirts Add On
Beautiful handmade summer dress with a hi-low flounce. This pattern test was a very quick sew and has many other options to choose from.
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Bahama Bottoms Pattern Test – Sonia Estep Designs
Another pattern test in the books and a lot of firsts with this one! This project was my first time working with Linen fabric, or any woven for that matter, and the first pair of shorts I’ve ever made. The Bahama…
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The Maggie Tank – Sonia Estep Designs
Tank tops are one of those pieces of clothing that you always need on its own or as a layer. It is also one of those things that, at least in my experience, I don’t always remember to get more of…
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Make It Yours – The Label: Cropped Hoodie
I was looking at my fabric collection last week and realized I had a lot of really amazing fabric that has just been sitting there for months…waiting. Even though at the time I didn’t know what I wanted to make, I…
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Hello and Welcome!
Hello there! Welcome to The Lilac Needle! I decided recently that I wanted to add yet another thing to my list of hobbies which also played into my main hobby of sewing! Enter in this blog! This has actually been something…
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