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August 24, 2018August 24, 2018

Sallie Jumpsuit: I caught the jumpsuit bug!!

Sallie Jumpsuit by Closet Case Patterns in rayon jersey from The Fabric Store

Today I’m trying for simple sophistication with the aid of the Sallie Jumpsuit from Closet Case Patterns (who else??). I… Read More

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August 17, 2018August 17, 2018

Vogue 1501: The Weird Half-Tuck Rachel Comey Dress

Vogue 1501 Rachel Comey dress in Atelier Brunette Stardust Double Gauze

I sewed this Vogue 1501 dress because the internet told me too. Really. There is no way in a million… Read More

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August 11, 2018August 15, 2018

A Kabuki Tee or two

Kabuki tee by Paper Theory Patterns in Nani Iro Ripple Linen

When I recently posted about needing more tops in my me-made wardrobe, one of the great suggestions you guys gave… Read More

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August 2, 2018August 2, 2018

Sophie Swimsuit… and a Bombshell!!

Long-line Sophie Swimsuit from Closet Case Patterns with Bombshell bikini bottom by Closet Cast patterns

When the Sophie Swimsuit meets the Bombshell Swimsuit, magical things can happen… Underwire. And boning. And two bikini bottoms. Man,… Read More

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July 27, 2018July 27, 2018

A Jessica Dress (Disaster!!)

Jessica sun dress by Mimi G style in oversized check

The Jessica Dress is a FREE pattern that you receive when you sign up to the Mimi G newsletter mailing… Read More

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July 20, 2018July 20, 2018

Seamwork Audrey: A Summer Classic

Seamwork Audrey white denim jacket

The moment I saw the Seamwork Audrey denim jacket sewing pattern, I couldn’t stop thinking “I need a white denim… Read More

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July 12, 2018July 13, 2018

Vogue 9253: The one with the really deep V

Vogue 9253 in tencel from The Sweet Mercerie

Before this year, I’d never even sewn a single Big 4 pattern. Now look at me. I’m all about the… Read More

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July 6, 2018

Jenny Overalls: Glamazon Beck the Builder

Jenny overalls by Closet Case patterns in mint green cone denim from threadbare fabrics

When Closet Case released the Jenny Overalls, I thought, “phewww, I’ve dodged a bullet”. One less thing that needs to… Read More

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June 28, 2018July 31, 2018

Persephone Pants (with just a little help from Ginger)

Persephone pants by Anna Allen clothing in white cone denim with nani iro inari cropped tee

Pattern mash alert: these babies are about 90% Persephone Pants (from Anna Allen Clothing) with 10% Ginger Jeans (from Closet… Read More

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June 22, 2018

Deer and Doe Myosotis: Not to be forgotten!

Deer and Doe Myosotis Dress in striped linen from The Fabric Store

Watch out, we have a queue jumper! The Deer and Doe Myosotis Dress!!! I think I have at least 5… Read More

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