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Mad Men Challenge: Joan’s Robin Egg Drape Sleeves Dress

Posted on March 23, 2012 by The Sew Convert

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Remember the poll on which Mad Men dress I should sew? Well, 123 of you voted and this Drape Sleeves Dress worn by Ms Joan Holloway was top with 38% of the votes. And here’s my humble knock-off version in … Continue reading →

Posted in Made-Me-Clothes, Sew Weekly, vintage dress pattern Tagged Joan Holloway, Mad Men dress, Mad Men fashion, Simplicity 3445

A Poll: It’s a mad mad mad mad world!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by The Sew Convert

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I must confess I’ve only watched two and a half seasons of Mad Men but the dresses wore by two women in particular on the show and in cast photos continue to wow and inspire me. With all the buzz … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, vintage dress pattern Tagged Joan Holloway, Mad Men fashion, Peggy Olsen, Vintage sewing patterns

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Hi there! My name is Adey, welcome to my blog! I am a former kids' television channel manager turned stay home mum. I am also a sewing convert. I hated sewing since I attended my first home economic class at the age of 14. In 2007, something miraculous happened when God blessed me with a second pregnancy. I discovered that I was expecting a baby girl. That changed everything. First I went crazy shopping for handmade clothes for her on etsy. Then I decided I needed to make something for her on my own. I was a month from my due date when I took an intensive 4 day sewing class from an American lady living in Singapore. In Dec 2008, I made a dress for my princess before she was born and have not stopped sewing since. Now, I'm a busy fabric crazy mum of two! I can be reached at: adeylim@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog and I will get back to you. Cheers!
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