Thanks, nettynoonoo! The Oolong dress comes together quickly and isn’t difficult to sew in my opi…
Thanks, cris orange! I’m definitely proud I get to wear it. :)
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Thank you, lentretemps! I’d say it was more time-consuming than anything else, but there were def…
Live from Lincoln Center! This is a modified version of McCall’s 5717 (view C) single-breasted coat pattern. I nixed the ruffle hem and elongated and widened the skirt to achieve a below-the-knee l…
Thank you so much! I was excited about the photo location too, it’s just a bummer that the fog ha…
Pattern: Simplicity 5454 Wrap Skirt (1982)
Size: 12
Fabric: Cotton/Linen Canvas by Echino (2.5 yards from Sew L.A.)
Notions: 4 gold flower buttons (from the Pasadena Flea Market)
I chose Simp…
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This is the Renfrew top from Sewaholic Patterns. I used a knit with thin black stripes, which kind of reminds me of sheet music! I’ve made the scoop-neck version with long sleeves (view A), my seco…
Thank you so much for your comments! I weathered the storm just fine, but others were not as luck…
This is Vogue 8379, a knit wrap dress pattern. I really love this pattern and I wore it right away. I wish I could’ve taken the photos outside, but a hurricane is fast approaching, oh my! I figured…
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Thanks, everyone! I’m especially fond of the color. :)
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Thank you, thank you! I can’t wait for the warm weather to return so I can wear it again. :)
Here I’ve made Vogue 8380, a fun summer sundress pattern! I made view B and used a cute cotton lawn print that I picked up during a trip to Washington, D.C. The dress is lined with cotton voile. Th…
First off, I feel like I should explain the photos! They were contributed to the Sew Weekly for the “literary inspiration” week, and my inspiration was the book, "The Wonderful …
This is a free skirt pattern from Anna Maria Horner, and it’s very easy to put together! It features an elastic waistband (actually 3 rows of elastic). I made it with a floral cotton broadcloth and…
This is my take on the Cambie Dress from Sewaholic Patterns. It’s made of blue/brown chambray with Bemberg rayon for the lining. It’s hard to see the brown, but blue and brown threads are woven tog…
Thanks, everyone! Sorry I didn’t see these comments until just now.
This is my version of the Lonsdale Dress from Sewaholic Patterns in a thrifted black and beige poly silk. Si…
I have the perfect zebra print knit for this pattern! I need to make it one of these days, love y…
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