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A Watercolor Kimono Dress [Vogue 9253]

11/14/2017

Hi friends! I wore this dress ALL summer and when did I take photos of it?  Today!  Sometimes when I’ve failed to photograph something that I’ve made, I just pass on sharing it on my blog, but I love this pattern and this dress so much that I definitely had to share it, although belatedly. […]

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A Rayon Chambray Lenox Shirtdress

06/19/2017

Howdy, friends! I sure hope you’re keeping cool (or warm) where ever you are.  It’s very hot (109 F) and humid (75%) as I write this here and I sure hope it gets better soon as it’s utterly miserable here.  We can take the heat and are used to it here in the Sierra foothills, […]

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The Goldfinger Dress [Cashmerette Turner]

01/27/2017

Howdy, friends! Yeah, I made another Turner! This time in stretch velvet.  This really is my favorite everyday pattern for fall/winter.  It’s easy to wear, quick to make and super comfortable.  I’ve made four Turners already, plus one that was a gift. Velvet is a pretty trendy fabric right now and although I could care […]

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Day & Night Dress Challenge [Cashmerette Turner & Butterick 6415]

01/14/2017

Hello friends! I’m the last stop on the blog tour for the Day and Night Dress Challenge, hosted by Elizabeth of Elizabeth Made This! If you’re unaware of this sewing challenge, here are the details.  There’s still plenty of time for you to join and be in the running for some awesome prizes!  Check out […]

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The Red Raincoat of My Dreams [McCall’s 6517]

12/8/2016

Hello from rainy California!  This day is quite apropos for sharing this raincoat! I used the now OOP McCall’s 6517 raincoat pattern as the basis for this coat.  Don’t be fooled by the pattern’s cover photo (I always look at line drawings) — this is a very good and versatile pattern.  I made another hooded […]

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A Navy Organic Cotton Turner Dress

11/30/2016

Hello friends! I hope you’re all doing well! I’m happy to be sharing my non-tester version of the Cashmerette Turner dress.  I tested this pattern several months ago and made a version in some cheap grey animal print poly jersey that I had in my stash, so I won’t be sharing that.  However, I’m definitely […]

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A Burgundy Verity Dress

11/7/2016

Hello, friends! Wow!  I didn’t intend to ignore my blog for a month, but I’ve been busily sewing things that I can’t wait to share with you.  Today, I’m showing off my Moxie Verity Dress — a dress that fits in well with my fall/winter sewing and one that will get a ton of wear. […]

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A Polynesian Appleton Dress

06/26/2016

Mâlô e lelei, friends!  I’m happy to share my Polynesian print Appleton dress with you! I recently had the opportunity to try out Sprout Patterns (a division of Spoonflower) and sew a custom designed Appleton dress.  I was aware of Sprout Patterns and had vague knowledge of how the process worked, so I figured it was a […]

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A Silk Chiffon Chantilly

06/16/2016

Hello, friends!  This is my final dress from my fifth anniversary trip this past Memorial Day weekend at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.  And these are probably the best photos that my husband took of me. 🙂  He must have not been complaining about taking my photos like he usually does. It’s been […]

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An Embroidered Upton Dress

06/2/2016

Hi, friends! It’s summer (or almost….) here in the northern hemisphere!  It’s the perfect time for making sundresses and my frock making just got a little more awesome with the release of the Cashmerette Upton dress! This is basically the fit and flare dress of my dreams.  It has bodice and skirt options and you […]

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A Breton Stripe Concord Tee + Misty Jeans [+ a GIVEAWAY!]

04/11/2016

Ohmygosh!  I’m wearing something other than a dress or a skirt!! Yes, friends. I do occasionally wear pants, although this was my first try at sewing jeans.  Proper jeans. Well…. almost.  I suppose I should begin with the newly released Cashmerette Concord T-Shirt and work my way down my outfit to my jeans, so more on those […]

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A Liberty Yaletown Dress

03/15/2016

Welcome, friends! I’m so happy to share this dress with you!  Recently I had the opportunity to review a pattern and accompanying fabric from the Craftsy supply store.  To be honest, I was aware that Craftsy had fabrics, but I never spent the time to peruse the site.  Boy, was I missing out!  Craftsy has […]

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A Green Tartan Shirtdress [McCall’s 6696]

03/10/2016

Good morning, friends! I’m super happy to finally share this dress with you!  This is actually my Christmas dress.  Yes, it’s March and I’m just now sharing it with you.  To be honest, it’s been sitting in my sewing room since I wore it (and then laundered it) on Christmas.  My reason for not wearing […]

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A Chambray Bruyere

02/2/2016

Good evening, friends! I’ve been on a mission as of late to finish unfinished projects that have been lingering in my sewing room.  This one I started back in 2014…. and it’s finally completed!  Although it’s not my favorite make, and I’ll soon tell you why. This is the Deer and Doe Bruyere shirt.  It’s […]

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An Embroidered Washington Dress

01/26/2016

Hello, friends! I’m happy to share my first non-tester version of the Cashmerette Washington dress! This is an easy everyday dress with the comfort of a knit bodice and the structure of a woven skirt.  It adds possibilities for color blocking and print and color contrasts, all the while making it a super fast and […]

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A Fuschia Silk Faille Robson Trench Coat [+ Bird Print Appleton Dress]

01/12/2016

Hello, friends! I’m astoundingly happy to finally share my silk trench coat with you!  I started this coat a year ago and finally completed it.  No, I did not work on it for a year — it was a WIP that became a UFO (acronyms!) and then I decided that I needed to finish it […]

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An Emerald Ruffled Rayon Dress [McCall’s 6503]

11/16/2015

Hello, friends! I hope you’re all well wherever you are around the world.  It’s been cold and rainy here in drought-stricken California and that certainly is some good news!  Since I took these photos a couple of weeks ago, there’s now green grass coming up in the pastures! Yay!  Yes…. I did say that I […]

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  • The 1920’s Egyptian Revival Gown
  • The Embroidered Zig Zag Dress
  • The 1929 Pansy Dress
  • The 1930’s Silk Velvet Dress
  • Sailors are My Weakness [The Dorothy Lara Dress]
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  • The 1950’s Robin Hood Dress
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