Several months ago I started this project and now, about six months later -- IT'S FINISHED! Have you ever had a project that you "worked" on for so long and then when it's finally in the "completed" pile, you are so satisfied with yourself that you can't stop looking at it or admiring it while you're wearing it? Well.... that's me. Also, when I say "worked" on ...
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I don't know about you, but I LOVE a good woven t-shirt. It's even better if it's light-weight but not shear, so that I don't have to wear a tank top underneath. I have wanted to make the Beatrix by Made by Rae for a long time, but I put it off because I was scared of the button placket. Once I tackled a couple of button up shirt projects, ...
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Hey Sewists! I am excited to share my newest dress with you. It is no secret that one of my favorite fabric fibers is rayon. Rayon jersey and rayon challis being my two favorite fabrics at the moment. Today, I have a new rayon challis dress to share. This particular kelly green rayon challis to be exact. Hurry and pick some up quick. It is almost gone. I promise you won't ...
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So, for my last post, I made a trapeze garment for summer. Apparently, I thought I needed one for Fall too haha. I knew when I picked this fabric, I didn't want to default to a boyfriend cardigan (especially since I made a grey one of those earlier this year). What I did want was something cozy, layerable, up-to-date, and a design that would work with the drape I knew the fabric ...
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It's definitely getting cooler here in Canada... as I type this, I'm sitting under a wool blanket and quilt! That means it's time to put away the sundresses and cosy up in layers. This fall, I decided to use my Cali fabrics to add some trendy colours from the Fall Pantone Palette to my fall wardrobe. I haven't worn this dusty pink or soft burgundy for years, but suddenly they feel ...
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