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Mar 21, 20212 min read
Dreaming of Vacation
This was a straightforward and satisfying project. I bought the fabric without a plan and the patterns with a very different fabric in...
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Mar 14, 20213 min read
Learning from Failure
After last week's great success, let's talk about failure. I think this fabric may be cursed. It's been intended for a variety of...
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Mar 7, 20213 min read
When is a #patternhack just a new design?
Believe it or not, this dress was made from the same base pattern as the two plaid tunics I shared about a month ago. Inspired by this...
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Feb 28, 20212 min read
Studying Suit Patterns
A hobby that I've picked up during the pandemic is collecting vintage patterns. (I've also started a database of all the patterns I've...
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Feb 21, 20212 min read
A Delightfully Garish Regency Dress
When most people think of the Regency period (1797-1837), they think of diaphanous white gowns. All fashion plates from the collection at...
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Feb 14, 20214 min read
Simple Starry Overalls
A slightly less successful project this week. Back in 2018, I saw this beautiful denim star jacquard on Emma One Sock and I immediately...
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Feb 7, 20214 min read
A Pair of Pattern Hacks
Last week's post was about a historical sewing project, but this week I want to talk about some everyday clothes. Fresh off my success...
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Feb 1, 20214 min read
Truly Extra Edwardian Underthings
Edwardian underthings are the definition of extra. Combinations, petticoats, corset covers - all functional garments that the Edwardians...
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