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Mar 8, 20223 min read
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 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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