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We interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Program....

In case you missed our little announcement last week, Becca and I have been selected to compete in the first season of Challenge Create: Adult Edition over at Skirt Fixation.

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Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 5

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 5

We made it! 5 Weeks, 5 Patterns, 5 (+!!) OutfitsOf course, I blew my own $50 budget on rookie mistakes. But when I look back at what I've created this month, I give this project a big ol' W in my book. So what else is left than to conduct my own post-game interview? 

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Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 4

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 4

Well, here we are at week 4. So far everything you've seen is original, 50% off Jo-Ann's RedTag. But with half my plunder spoiled by sewing mishaps, I was left with the choice to A. buy more fabric, or B. pose nude for the last two posts. And while I *AM* that stubborn, I can never turn down a chance to fabric shop!

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Fifty Dollar Fashion: Nicola Wrap Button Modification

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Nicola Wrap Button Modification

So you've got the Victory Pattern's Nicola wrap pattern, but you don't want a tie waist?? Hop on the current Button trend with this easy modification.

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Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 3

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 3

Say what?? We're more than halfway through our series! So much fashion inspiration, so little time! 

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Fifty Dollar Fashion: Woven Maxi Tutorial

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Woven Maxi Tutorial

So you have the Jocole Yoga A-Line, and but you're out of knit? Use woven fabric you have on hand to make asuper simple gathered version. Here's how!

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Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 2

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 2

In week 2 of this 5-week series, Becca shares her experience sewing up the Jamie skinnies by Named Clothing and the Nicola Wrap Top by Victory Patterns

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Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 1

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Week 1

One woman, one month, one demented challenge: Becca embarks on a 5-week mission to build herself a new wardrobe, and for grins she'll assemble it all from 5 patterns and $50 worth of fabric!

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