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  I'm Sam, a college student, seamstress, crafter, & entrepreneur. Enjoy perusing photos of my sewing and craft-related adventures. I hope my blog can bring some inspiration and happiness to your day!

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December · 22 · 2009

soft

sweatshirts and slippers,
sewing through flannel and fleece;
comfy, cozy day.

Last night I went into “cut stuff out of magazines” mode, the mode I usually go into when I need to do something…

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June · 10 · 2009

invincible

i’ve deftly conquered
the evil sweatshirt of doom;
victory is mine.

plaza de toros … bull ring … madrid.

At least two years ago, I cut out a sweatshirt. It was to be a lined, zippered hoodie. I put together each…

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June · 8 · 2009

whale tees!

urgent news alert:
i am obsessed with grapefruit.
thank you, that is all.

whale screenprint tees, all in a row
victory!

screenprinted whale t-shirtI must say that screenprinting is one of the most stressful arts I choose to dabble in. The entire…

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June · 12 · 2008

sewing in my sleep

fuchsia shirt ideaThe past few nights, as I lie on my back thinking before I fall asleep, all I can think of is sewing. Jo-Ann’s is having a 60% off sale on all of their spring fabrics, so that killed my “no…

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May · 23 · 2008

tale as old as time…

As promised, here is a recap of my delightful costume adventures for my school’s spring musical, Beauty & the Beast. Or, as they say in Spain, “La Bella y la Bestia”.

la bella y la bestia

After last year’s lovely adventures in Spain…

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May · 15 · 2008

sparkling with joy & relief

full-length dress shot Last summer, during my trip to NYC’s garment district, I found some gorgeous turquoise lace. Sheer, with embroidered swirly-leaf sort of designs plus some sparkle. I knew it would be perfect for my prom dress!

Of course, when…

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January · 21 · 2008

winter weather advisory: whale flurries!

fleece polka dot scarves with embroidered whales

Every Christmas, I make something new and (hopefully!) exciting for my friends. The challenge: finding the perfect balance between fun, functional, and easy. I want them to love it, I want to be able to personalize it for each…

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December · 23 · 2007

and a merry christmas to you, too!

pocket scarfthe best of good christmas-y days include:
♥ baking pecan pies with papa while wearing my favorite handmade apron
♥ shutting myself up in the sewing room with music to finish presents for mumsy and andy
♥…

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December · 3 · 2007

forever in neverland

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August · 27 · 2007

sam loves threadless.

yeah, so i’m obsessed with threadless.
oh, and they’re having a $10 sale.
like i needed more t-shirts.
but they’re AMAZING!

We're on the same level - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever

I’m getting it. Don’t mind the creepy photo, just remember that it’s the cutest shirt ever. I’m happy.

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