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  I'm Sam, a college student, engineer, 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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July · 18 · 2010

happy happenings

rainbow plaid pj shorts

I made rainbow plaid pj shorts in less than two hours today… there’s nothing quite like homemade pajama bottoms. They take no time or effort, they fit no matter how they come out, and they always feel so much…

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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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