Hello friends! I have something a bit different to share with you today! As sewists, I’m sure we’re all inspired by rtw (ready-to-wear) from time to time and happily modify amazing patterns to suit our vision. While I don’t do this too often, I’m certainly no exception. And admittedly, as much as I love drooling over the high-end runway designs, when it comes to actually making something, shops such as J.Crew ...
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Or, as my fiance likes to call it, the "magic eye" coatigan haha You know one of the things I love most about sewing? I've all but completely stopped paying attention to fashion "guidelines" and trends! I've canceled my fashion magazine subscriptions and now, I get most of my inspiration from fabric, pattern releases, other sewists, and the odd fashion blogger. I make and wear only what I really want, regardless ...
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Hello again, friends! Has anyone else been reevaluating their wardrobe lately? Particularly now we've started a new year? I definitely have and I'm rather pleased with this latest addition. For the last year or two, I've focused a lot of my sewing efforts on basic pieces in neutral colors. It's great because I always reach for a handmade item first when dressing. But, that focus has been a stark contrast to ...
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It's getting downright chilly here and I'm ready for it in my two new cozy sweaters. While browsing the Cali site I was loving all the sweater knits in stock. So many choices that I just had to grab a couple. I started dreaming of oversized, snuggly cardigans and settled on two patterns to try. The first is the Carrie Cardigan from Delia Creates. I picked this absolutely amazing Blush ...
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When I first started sewing, I was all about making clothes out of the coolest prints I could find. Now that I'm trying to make a more cohesive wardrobe, I find I'm leaning toward solids. But I still crave that little bit of "cool" since most people (or just me) think solids = boring. That's when texture comes into play! When the Blackwood Cardigan from Helen's Closet came out, I knew I ...
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Well, hello there again! I’ve missed you! You may have noticed (or not, ha!) I’ve been absent for a while. Long story short, I injured my right leg and it is taking far too long to recover, which has kept me out of my sewing room. So frustrating! It’s also meant far too much time stuck on the couch. Well, if you’ve followed along with what I tend to make, ...
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