Making Multiples (of the Hepburn Top)
My adventures in sewing knits continue! The Charm Patterns Hepburn Top is simple top pattern intended for knits with 10-25% stretch with...
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Feb 7, 20223 min read
Wardrobe Execution - Outfit #5
When I originally planned my fall/winter capsule wardrobe, I grouped it into 5 ensembles. The second outfit was completed at the end of...
Dec 25, 20212 min read
Beautiful Birds
This project was not part of my fall capsule wardrobe, but I couldn't resist this cotton lawn from Emma One Sock. This cotton lawn is the...
Nov 29, 20212 min read
Wardrobe Execution - Outfit #2
A quick refresher - outfit #2 is a short-sleeved blouse and pleated trousers. I planned from the beginning to make this blouse from How...
Oct 18, 20213 min read
Wardrobe Planning
Inspired by the Paris tour I went on, the recent #mybodymodel3x3 challenge, Seamwork's Design Your Wardrobe, and the Fashion Sketching...
Aug 30, 20212 min read
Little Black Dress
Otherwise known as the dress that almost went to Paris. I have had this black cotton sateen from Emma One Sock for several years. (Are...
Apr 5, 20212 min read
Sewing for Sunny Days
This project is a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, I love these culottes - they're cute and comfortable. On the other hand, they're a bit...
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 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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