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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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