Author Archives: montanachic

A plethora of projects

Posted on February 5, 2013 by montanachic

I have been a suuuuper lazy blogger but not so lazy in the project department.  So here is a quick update of some of the things I have been doing over the last two months. Dining Room Lights- I saw … Continue reading →

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Cordova fabulousness!

Posted on November 27, 2012 by montanachic

Last month I was very lucky to be asked to test a new sewaholic pattern called the Cordova Jacket.  You can read more about it at Sewaholic.net.  To say I like this pattern is a bit of an unerstatement.  I … Continue reading →

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For my girls room

Posted on November 14, 2012 by montanachic

We just did a big room swap so now all my girls are in the basement and my son is upstairs.  This gives everyone a little more privacy.  So of course I HAVE to decorate the room for my two … Continue reading →

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Custom pencil skirts for sale!

Posted on October 22, 2012 by montanachic

Well I finally did it.  I faced my fear of failure and opened an Etsy shop, Montanachicshop.  I decided to start with pencil skirts.  So if you liked this one or this one or if you want something different I have … Continue reading →

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Mother-Daughter sewing, skirts this time.

Posted on October 14, 2012 by montanachic

For my daughters youth group at church they try to set and achieve a lot of different goals.  So one of her goals was to learn to sew some modest skirts.  So we decided to whip up a circle skirt … Continue reading →

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How do you decide what to put on your body?

Posted on October 12, 2012 by montanachic

I have a handful of projects that I am getting to the end of so of course I start thinking about what I am going to make next.  So I thought I would make, hmmmm, brain silence.  I can’t think of … Continue reading →

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mini wardrobe submission

Posted on October 1, 2012 by montanachic

For the mini-wardrobe contest you need to make four pieces that will compliment a previously owned piece, or completer piece.  All together you need to make at least six outfits with your items.  So I made two tops, a dress, … Continue reading →

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Sewing a leather jacket… kind of.

Posted on September 12, 2012 by montanachic

While I was at the thrift store the other day I saw a not-so -lovely navy blue leather trench coat. Isn’t she lovely.  I have never sewn with leather before, but the leather on this coat is so beautiful and … Continue reading →

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Simple top for a middle school girl (and her mom): day 3 and the question of the day

Posted on September 10, 2012 by montanachic

Circle tops are the best!  Super easy, super comfortable and stylish. I didn’t use any tutorial specifically I just searched circle tops, read a few tutorials then went for it. Used knit fabric from my stash that is so old … Continue reading →

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Simple top for a middle school girl: day 2

Posted on September 7, 2012 by montanachic

I again used this square top tutorial from c&c . I made it longer and narrower, then I used elatic rushing at the waist. Made from a semi sheer chiffon type fabric from Joanns. My daughter loves it, and I love being … Continue reading →

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