The Piper Top pattern by Christine Haynes is a super quick make. The shape and collar give it a fun 60's vibe, like something Audrey would have worn with black...
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I made another one! This time I made the Matcha Top (pattern by my dear friend Meg of Sew Liberated) with this beautiful Nani Iro double gauze that I impulse-bought...
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Earlier this spring my friend Meg of Sew Liberated released the Matcha Top pattern and I had that thing in my shopping cart and downloaded before you could say Matcha. I loved...
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I am so honored to have been asked to contribute to Making magazine’s third issue, Dots, which is out this spring. For those of you not familiar with Making, it’s a themed...
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I always get a little overwhelmed in spring with all the new things I want to sew; clothes for kids, clothes for me, all the ideas and designs in my...
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It's not unusual for me to get really excited about sewing something, do most of the work, hit a hurdle of some sort, and then quit the project altogether. That...
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Check out my new spring dress!! It's so cheery and fun. This boho-inspired dress is the second pattern hack I've made with Loominous fabric (the first being my Josephine with tassel...
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How long have you been reading this blog? Long enough to remember how much I love a good bit of pattern improv? Maybe you love it too! The desire to mix...
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Another Cleo Skirt for me! This fabric...GAH...just...love. With a black tee and boots, it's a great outfit for winter (I wear black leggings underneath).Back view:Side view:Fabric: Loominous II by Anna Maria...
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The type of fabric you choose for a sewing project can really transform it. Here's an example: I made this lovely Cleo Skirt with rayon, and it's quite different than the gingham one...
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Every time I make another Cleo skirt I think it's my favorite. This Cleo is my favorite. It doesn't hurt that I splurged and bought some Liberty lawn for this...
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Another Cleo Skirt today! This is View B of the pattern, which features the longer length and inseam pockets, sewn up in a lovely Carolina 1" gingham. This skirt (like...
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The Cleo skirt pattern is nearly ready HERE! This week, we're putting the finishing touches on the layout, getting the yardage charts ready to share, working on the shop listing,...
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Look! I sewed myself a dress for the endless number of fancy holiday soirees/parties I've been invited to!! KIDDING. So much kidding. My holidays are so low-key these days, what with it...
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New knit turtleneck! New glasses! I thought it would be fun to try one of my new Sidewalk knits in a grown up turtleneck. I used another Seamwork pattern, Neenah,...
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