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Doggie Bed
My puppy, chomped a gaping hole through her cheap dog bed and after spending an hour carefully hand mending it and adding expensive Velcro (which I usually never spring for- opting for the cheap stuff from Joann) she ate through … Continue reading
Ottobre “Sudoku Skirt”
I just finished the Sudoku skirt for my niece from Ottobre issue 1/09 and is size 110 with a little yoke section added. I had a lot of fun making the skirt although I don’t think I will make it … Continue reading
Tie Dye Party
Last weekend we had a few friends and family over for tie dye and lunch. We all had a good time rolling and rubber banding our bags of white stuff (t-shirts, underwear, camisoles, fabric and more), then we took turns … Continue reading
Ottobre Boxer Briefs
I’ve been making underwear from Ottobre issue 4/04–which is an excellent one. I’m going to review the boys’ boxer brief pattern number #37. I’ve made my son 2 pairs and my husband 1 (he fits into the 170 size with … Continue reading
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Ottobre “bert” bermuda shorts
I love this pattern from Ottobre issue 3/09. This is my third pair. The first pair I made was a failure because I used a stretchy denim and the pockets and back yoke were wavy. I’m not going to try … Continue reading
Snowed in
When it snows 3 inches here in Oregon, school’s out and everything slows down. Which for a sewing enthusiast like me, means one thing: SEWING. The view from my sewing room door: Here are a few things I’ve made this … Continue reading
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Dahlia Handmade- getting started
Welcome to my new blog. Sewing, pattern reviews and parenting are my favorite topics. Please excuse my meager beginnings as I learn the simple things like how to post a picture…
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Dahlia Handmade 