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ThriftyChick
@thriftychick.bsky.social
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I used to be more optimistic
💙 Proud supporter of Democracy 💙
Sewist, making my own clothes since 2020 #garmentsewing 🧵🪡
Gardener - USDA Zone 4b
Dog Mom to Keira
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So nice to be able to cut fabric and finish sewing in just a couple hours! #SinclairPatterns Nova in a cozy leopard print sweater for fall.

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Mauve, big leopard print sweatshirt on a hanger in front of a closet.
August 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Getting in a little #GoodTrouble
July 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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So happy with my Sinclair Byron top and shorts! Top is what was left of a thrifted sheet. Shorts are made from a shabby chic Ralph Lauren shower curtain I got at a church sale. Inside of the pockets match my shirt.

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Woman on a summer day, wearing a handmade flowered top and quilted shabby chic shorts. Pocket bags match the shirt.
July 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Second pair of Sinclair Nori pants. Made from a Thrift store bedsheet. I am living in these pants this summer! (German Shepherd sewing assistants tail !) 🩷 Might have to make another pair!

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navy blue handmade pants and the tail and partial foot of my German shepherd sewing assistant!
June 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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A quick, easy maxi dress today. Super comfy, stretchy ITY material from Amanda’s Bundles. Pattern is Love Notions Tidal dress. Love this pattern for tops and dresses!

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Woman on a summer day, wearing a wild patterned maxi dress.
June 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Long time with no sewing! Herniated a disk in my back. Gradually getting better. Made the Sinclair Nori Peg Pants. Love them so much! Super comfortable. Made from a thrift store cotton sheet.

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Woman wearing flowered pants - front Woman wearing flowered pants - back
June 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Had this project in mind for ages. Finally found a military jacket in great condition for $5.99 that fit me perfectly! Had fun embellishing it with fabric from my stash. Mostly hand sewn.

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Green, brown, tan and black military jacket front has been embellished with coral/pink tropical flowers on the lower pockets and upper chest. Bits of leopard print fabric have been strategically placed on the cuffs, on one lower pocket flap, and on the button placket. Back of the green, brown, tan and black military jacket that has been embellished with groups of coral and pink tropical flowers scattered across the back along with a big leopard print fabric heart.
April 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Needed a new “dressier” looking t-shirt. So, this afternoon I made a Sinclair Bondi out of this fabulous double brushed poly spandex. Such a fun, quick sew!

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Long sleeved, crew neck t shirt hanging on a hanger on a wooden paneled door. Fabric has a black background with a huge variety of large, cream colored, line drawn flowers scattered across it.
March 19, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Here’s my wearable muslin of the new Vikos top from Itch-to-Stitch. Messed up on the sleeve slit—I think it’s supposed to be in the front! Hacked the bottom with matching slits to make more of a tunic. I love this style shirt!

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Picture shows a woman facing the camera wearing a blue woven shirt with longer sleeves and a slit at the neckline Picture shows the bottom panel I added to the shirt and the side slits I hacked to match the ones on the sleeve cuffs. Picture shows a closeup of the sleeve cuff and the cute slit that I think is really supposed to be on the front of the sleeve!
March 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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An oldie, but goodie. A favorite refashioned
Button front, collared 3/4 sleeve linen shirt purchased on E-Bay. Arms were too tight, so sleeves were removed and a linen ruffle from a thrift store skirt was added to follow the hemline.

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A woman stands with her camera focused on a beautiful garden, wearing a pink and white flowered linen shirt with a floaty white ruffle at the bottom.
February 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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I think I did it! The Holy Grail! I made a sportsbra that actually fits and is comfortable! Sinclair Onyx. Oh, and it’s fully reversible too! My antique mannequin, Madeleine, is a little smaller than me. Fit on me is perfect!

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Antique mannequin modeling a sportsbra made from olive green athletic material with orange and black dogs (front view). Antique mannequin modeling a sportsbra made from olive green athletic material with orange and black dogs (back view).
February 4, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Need some practice sewing zippers? Make some small, useful pouches! These are a great beginner project. Mine are based on a great how to video from Sotak Handmade on YouTube: How to shorten a Nylon Zipper + Add fabric Tabs.

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January 29, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Here’s a small cellphone bag I made a while back using a thrifted denim jumper and thrifted zippers! …and Yes, that is an antique Bakelite buckle!

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January 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Today’s make: A cozy, wintery thrift store fleece sewn up into a Sinclair Nova with crossover hood. Did not put hoodie ties in because I find they just get in the way.

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January 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Keira
January 18, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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A previous make of a favorite pattern, Sinclair Juno Jacket. Sport fleece from Amanda’s Bundles.

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January 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Keira the rescue dog testing the jacket I just finished for her! My own pattern and design. Soooo many fittings!!! She was very patient. ♥️ It will be put to the test this weekend. Hopefully it will stay on her!! All thrift store materials, self made binding.
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January 18, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Thrift store linen tablecloth upcycle - pajama pants! Yoga waistband for comfort. Loosely based on Love Notions Allegro pattern, with quite a few hacks. Once you wear linen PJ pants you won’t want to wear anything else! 🥰
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December 27, 2024 at 5:12 AM
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Being able to sew comes in so handy! So many ready to wear women’s jeans have teeny tiny utterly useless pockets. I have extended the front pockets so I can now fit my hand or my phone (imagine that)!
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December 22, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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Made myself a Christmas sweater. Soft sweater knit from Amanda’s Bundles. Pattern is Sinclair Sofia. Love their patterns! I taught myself to sew starting in 2020. There’s no stopping me now!
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December 22, 2024 at 2:15 AM
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My latest sew—a #LoveNotions Oakley quilted vest. Shown inside out to show off the ridiculous amount of work I put myself through to do the Hong Kong finish on all seams. Hood, collar, pockets and a zipper cover. Anyone else Hong Kong your seams?
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December 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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A moment of Zen
November 24, 2024 at 3:46 AM